Next time you pass us on a gravel road and you see Farmer Boy and the Princess walking, no need to slow down. I have 2 rules in the car: wear your seatbelt and NO shouting -- absolutely! Well, I had had enough of the fighting, pummeling, pinching, scratching and kicking. So I did what I have threatened to do: I stopped the vehicle (actually slammed on the brakes) and made them get out and walk.
Don't get all worked up. We were on a flat road and I made sure there were no cars nearby. Two cars did approach on opposite roads. They stared a little, but I think they could figure out the kids were in trouble.
Maybe that deduction had something to do with the tears flowing from their eyes. Or the stuff running out of their noses.
Meanwhile, I could not keep a straight face. I was so glad we were on a road that was conducive to making them walk. I had stopped before, but we were on our hilly gravel road. I'm all about responsible parenting, so I didn't think it would have been appropriate to make them get out and walk. This time, I was more than eager to stop. And guess what, the fighting stopped too. At least for that evening.
Now today, that's a different story.
Hey kids, wanna go for a car ride???
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