when the bean was this age, we did a lot of the stuff mentioned above, but the thing that has really stuck (she's now 5) is sticking to the rule, "you must comply in the moment, but you're welcome to voice your concern afterward or add your grievance to the family Round Table agenda."

and good luck! it's such a hard time...


Every Sunday it brooded and lay on the floor. Inconveniently close to the drawing-room door.