Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Who Is The Spiciest Of Them All?

Wow!  Today was absolutely one of those days.  My sweet and spicy girl was a little lot heavy on the spice.  Her mouth and attitude have definitely been a challenge lately, and today was especially challenging.  For whatever reason, she thought she could have a sassy mouth and be disobedient for much of the day, without any consequences.  She thought wrong.  Petunia is smart enough to know that I mean what I say.  She's apparently just too stubborn to admit it.  Unfortunately for her, she found herself in this position a total of five...yep, that's right...five times today. 

This is a new thing for her.  Oh, she's had to sit in time-out many times before, but most of the time she was fine with it.  Facing away from everything is a true punishment in her mind, though.  She does not like having her nose in the corner.  It'll be interesting to see how many times she'll have to visit there before she decides it's just better and easier to behave.  Is five enough?  I doubt it, but a girl can dream.

I take no pleasure in disciplining Petunia, but it's my responsibility to try to help her become a wonderful woman who respects others.  She was full of sass and attitude from the day I first met her, so I know nature gave her those traits.  She also lives with me, so nurture is a part of the equation, as well.  (I can admit that.)  I simply want to teach her the importance of self-control and respect for others.  

Geez, Louise!  Now I'm going to bed and praying that tomorrow is a better day for Petunia and me.