Bookstore Battle—Mommy Wins

This morning, Luke woke wondering what we were going to do today. We usually have a playdate with the neighbor and her son on Thursdays. He wanted to to the bookstore to play trains—evil trains. So I asked Luke if he would rather play with his friend here or go to the Bookstore. His answer: Go to the bookstore with his friend to play trains. So I called my neighbor and she was up for the trip. Off we would go, but NOT with out taking the advice from my peeps who left comments on my last post. I brought the stroller, we talked about the behavior Luke exhibited the last time and his punishment for such behavior and I planned to use the promise of going home to watch Thomas when it was time to leave. He seemed intent on watching TV at some point that day and avoid being punished again.

S-U-C-C-E-S-S— That's the way we spell success! While Luke still put up a stink when it was time to go, I didn't have to chase 2 children as Gavin was already secure in the stroller. I was able to get to Luke and talk to him about his behavior and the consequence he was going to endure if he didn't get himself straightened out. Worked like a charm—at least this time.
Thanks again for all the advice. I really appreciate it—and I will be looking into that book Michele!