Friday, February 27, 2009

The Nose-to-Nose Stare-Down


A nose-to-nose 5 minute stare-down - the new punishment for bickering or bullying.

Unfortunately, Andy and I can't keep from laughing those 5 minutes. They are cute kids... :)

7 comments:

Alan & Tina said...

So...how well does it work?? (Can you tell we've been challenged lately over here???)

P. Smith said...

Let me just admit that Andy and I also laughed hard when we had to stare each other in the eyes! No joke... I still see Andy's eyes and tears and the laugh in my mind's eye! Too funny. I don't remember it changing our actions. I just remember the punishment.

Jessica said...

The real desire is to see them change their hearts towards one another. And if them laughing together at their own punishment brings joy - then so be it! In that respect, the nose-to-nose stare down worked! What can I say Tina??? It's worth a try! But beware, you and Alan will definitely get a kick out of it - even if they don't!

Anonymous said...

I remember doing something similar with Alex and Tony - and they laughed each time. I had also tried having them hug - but that turned into a tackle-fest. :)

Christine looks so serious!!

Alan & Tina said...

Ok...I just might try it. I can honestly say that it is hard to imagine my girls sitting STILL for ONE minute, let alone FIVE!

Jen Zig said...

Jess - I was laughing outloud just looking at the photo. we had to sit on the sofa and hold hands.

Unknown said...

I am definitely going to try this! Mindy