Unplugged

I performed my first real act of disipline with Dallas this week. He forgot to check in with me and then didn't answer or return my phone calls, so I decided some sort of disipline was in order.

I haven't had to disipline in a long, long time. Hmmm...I couldn't figure out the appropriate thing to do. Then it hit me. This kid is plugged in 24/7. It drives me crazy. His phone is ringing or beeping with a text message constantly so I took his phone away from him. You would have thought I shot his dog. (his dad's favorite saying) He had no idea what to do with himself at first without that damn phone. I found myself feeling sorry for him and guilty. (see previous post) Guess what? He actually played outside, rode his bike and went golfing. Imagine that! He did all of those things without a phone! Miracle!

And, the biggest miracle of all? He's still talking to me!