....getting attention...
everyone likes to be acknowledged. if you're feeling neglected and in need of attention, you have a few very basic options (which may require some acting on your part):
*pretend to fall (this is always embraced by the general public, especially if followed by a cute, "uh-oh!")
*use an object for something other than it's intended purpose
*stand on something that could possibly inflict injury or fear in the heart of a mother.
*if for some unforeseen reason these options are unsuccessful in garnering you the attention you crave (and deserve), you may have to take matters into your own hands.....and do something a little more.....drastic
....staying out of trouble....
*we all make mistakes and while some of them merit discipline of some sort, there are certain times when you feel the punishment is unwarranted (and just plain unwanted!) when you find yourself in this situation - you have one choice and one choice only:
"the puppy face" (it works every time)
....marking your territory....
*parents are always encouraging you to share your things with others. This is obviously the right thing to do. But, sometimes you have those few things that are so valuable to you that you do not want to risk them being ruined by someone else. What do you do in this situation?
lick it.
*need i say more!?
....looking innocent....
*FYI - a blank stare works like a charm :)
....requesting a bath....
*start out small with something semi-messy (anything with artificial cheese is a good idea...)
*if that doesn't work, break out the big guns - yep, you guessed it: spaghetti!
....stealing your parent's hearts....
*just be yourself - you've had them wrapped around your finger from Day One ;0)
