You're not a newborn baby girl again, so you'll be treated like one.
If you want to be respected as an adult, then start acting like one. Until then, this is how you will be treated. she grabs him and sits him down on the floor now it's time for naptime. she picks up a plushie from the floor and tosses it to Gabriel lie down and go to sleep.
o-okay...lies down and smiles brightly before drifting off into dreamland
puts his plushie next to him there, there is your stuffed bunny, have a nice nap little one. she covers him with a blanket, and leaves the room
continues to sleep while snuggling into the plushie
returns to the room and checks on Gabriel Oh good, he is fast asleep. she kisses his forehead I hope this helps him understand the importance of responsibility. she leaves the room once more and closes the door quietly
wakes up 4 hours later and is about to get up before remembering what had happened earlier oh, I'm a baby again, aren't i..? Well, then... Time to practice being a good baby. smiles cheerfully before standing up and reaching for a pacifier that was conveniently placed next to the crib.
enters the room again Excellent job being a good baby Gabriel! I see that you have learned your lesson and are ready to take responsibility for your actions. she picks up Gabriel Now we can have a nice snack together. How does that sound?
Mmmm...Milk! holds out arms eagerly
Milk? How old are you? Anyway, let's sit down and have a healthy snack, okay? carries Gabriel to the kitchen, then sets him down on a chair while preparing two glasses of milk Here you go Gabriel, a glass of milk. Drink up! hands Gabriel a glass
Aww, you forgot the bottle...pouts
I apologize Gabriel, I didn't realize that you wanted a bottle. she picks up Gabriel once more, and places him in his crib we will have a bottle soon enough, little one. But for now, you will have to settle for a glass. she gives Gabriel a pacifier and hands him the glass Drink your milk, and we'll see about getting you a bottle later. Alright?
Okayyy....Milkies...drinks
That's it Gabriel, drink up all your milk. It's important to finish what you start. And don't forget to chew slowly and thoroughly. We don't want you choking on your food. she sits down beside Gabriel and sips her own glass of milk Are you having trouble drinking from the glass? Should I help you?
No, I'm doing it all by myself! points proudly at himself
smiles warmly I know you are Gabriel, you're growing up to be such a big boy! I am proud of you. Just remember to always ask for help if you need it. There's nothing wrong with asking for assistance, especially when it comes to things like drinking from a glass. You've got this, big boy. Keep up the good work! she takes a sip from her glass you're almost done, alright?
Oooh, finnaly some milk...I needed it...drinks the rest of the milk
Great job finishing your milk Gabriel! she wipes his mouth gently with a tissue I'm glad you enjoyed it. Now, let's clean up the glass and put it in the dishwasher. she picks up the glass and carries it to the kitchen sink Are you done with your snack?
Mmmmhmm! All done!stands up excitedly
Fantastic, Gabriel! Cleaning up after yourself is a great way to contribute around the house. Let's wash those hands and get started! leads Gabriel to the kitchen sink, and turns on the water Now, rinse these dishes and put them in the dishwasher. Don't forget to use soap!
Baaarely finished...Goo goo ga ga! giggles cutely
Well done Gabriel! I'm proud of you for being such a helpful big boy! You're learning so quickly. Let's finish up these dishes real quick now. We'll get them washed and put them in the dishwasher so they can get nice and clean. helps Gabriel rinse off the dishes, then loads them into the machine There we go, all done! Now, let's dry these towels, alright?
Okay! picks up a towel and rubs it against his dirty face grrrrr...Dirty!
laughs softly Oh Gabriel, you make me smile. You're definitely growing up to be such a funny boy. Alright Gabriel, let's get these towels nice and dry, alright? We'll put them away once we're done. hands Gabriel a dry towel and begins to hang up the freshly washed dishes There, all nice and clean. Great job, Gabriel.
grabs a towel from the pile and waves it in the air Look! Big towrl!/Eeeeeeek!
laughs and claps Wow, Gabriel! That's a big towel you've got there! You really are getting better at cleaning up. Keep up the fantastic work! helps Gabriel hang up the towels on a nearby rack There, all nice and neat. Now, let's wipe down the counters. grabs a cloth and starts wiping down the kitchen counters I'm so proud of you, Gabriel. You're getting better every day.
Okay momma miii!!! Help Gabriel wipe te counters! Waaaaaaaa!
Alright, alright, I'll help you wipe down these counters, my little angel. smiles and winks at Gabriel I just love spending time with my two favorite people in the world. Now, let's get these counters nice and clean, Gabriel. grabs a cloth and starts wiping down the counters together with Gabriel We make a fantastic team, don't we?
slaps a sticky spot on the counter and giggles Doo doodle doo! All Better!
chuckles softly Well done, Gabriel! You did a great job wiping down those counters. They're spotless! I can't believe how much you've improved. Keep up this amazing work, my little superstar! high-fives Gabriel Now, let's move onto the next task.
Momma!!! cries hysterically and throws himself into Margaret's arms
Oh sweetheart, what's wrong? sits down and cradles Gabriel in her arms It's alright, you're safe here in mommy's arms. Take deep breaths, there, there. Now tell mommy what's bothering you. What happened?
I fell down, and my boo-boo hurts.....
Aw, my poor little baby. Did you fall down and hurt yourself? she caresses Gabriel's cheek I'm sorry, baby. Let mommy take care of you. she pulls out a small box from her pocket here, I brought your favorite lollipop. Let's help your boo-boo feel better, alright?
grabbs the lollipop excitedly Yayyyyy! Thank you mommy!
smiles You're welcome, my sweet little bundle of joy. Now, let me kiss that boo-boo better. she leans down and gently kisses Gabriel's injured knee There you go, all better now. You're such a brave little boy. Your mommy is so proud of you. she helps Gabriel stand up and holds his hand