The other day while cutting fabric and thread, Camia discovered the scissors and what they could do. Since her using my sewing scissors to cut paper can make them dull, I pulled out the kid scissors I had purchased from Value Village a while back. I am sure she sat on the floor for almost an hour cutting up paper while I cut fabric and sewed.
Total bliss! She was quiet. She was playing. 
And so I played too. When I went downstairs to make dinner, however, I learned a valuable lesson in 'Children with Scissors 101'. It was quiet. I could make dinner without having Camia at my feet and in my hair. The lesson? Don't leave children with scissors unattended. Ever. This is what happens if you do. At least it was one of her books and not mine. 
For this situation, I felt it unnecessary to discipline as I hold myself completely responsible. After all, if I had not left her alone with the scissors, this books pages would still be whole. I simply stated that this was not to be done and that she was to cut up paper that only mommy and daddy gave her. Seeing that (I am proud to say) she is usually such a fabulous listener and generally has to be told only once (not always, but she is pretty good in this area), we'll see how long this will last before the next book falls prey to her exploring fingers.
1 comment:
I agree with your "disciplining" situation......it sucks, but at least you know not to leave her alone with scissors. I'm always afraid the girls will cut each others hair.
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