Reprimand

My personality is animated, dramatic, and sometimes loud. I have seen mothers speak ever so softly with their children, even in matters of discipline. I envy those mothers that can calmly correct their child's behavior. Often, I try not to let the behavior bother me. Then, when I cannot tolerate the behavior any longer, I say loudly, "NOAH DAYNE GROENDYKE!!!" Noah knows he is in trouble when all three of his names are used.

Noah loves his dog, Da Vinci. He enjoys playing with his dog that weighs more than Noah. Once in a while Da Vinci will do something to upset Noah. This was the case the other day. I am not sure what Da Vinci had done because I was in the other room, but Noah was mad. Noah said sternly and rather loudly, "DA VINCI DAYNE GROENDYKE, YOU STOP THAT RIGHT NOW!!!"I couldn't help but laugh at what he had picked up from me. Gee whiz, I better be careful about how I use Noah's name so that he does not become a curse word.

What I learned from Noah:  He not only hears and repeats the words of his parents, but is a master at mimicking the tone and the volume. I need to be a better example.