Punished with a dollar fine!

Didi and meimei got it from me the other evening, for not going to bed till I came back from meeting at about 10+. I get worked up when the kids go to bed late, as I believe they really ought to sleep, they need those 8 hours minimum amount of sleep everyday. It's the basic to living healthy, absorbing what they learn in school and being happy. That's my principle.

The next day, I was worked up again when they were, still, eating their dinner after an hour or more.

By then, I was so fed up with all these admonishments, threats, warnings and blackmailings. I gave them the ultimatum - 30 mins after dinner served, no matter what time they starts to eat, and they yet to finish their meal, they would get it from me!

By that time, didi was worried sick when he couldn't eat the piece of chicken cleanly. He said to me, "ok la, you cane me lak, don't fine me, ok?"

I said no, I rather fine you (from his monthly pocket money), I felt more pain when I use the cane on you. He was puzzled. Why, he asked. I told him of course mah, his flesh comes from me, his blood running from mine, sure I felt painful when I cane la.

And then he tried his luck. You also feel painful wudd.. when I have pocket money slashed like that. I defended myself saying how would I, when the money would still remain in my bag? *wink*

And he had no choice. I was surprised he rather ask for that punishment rather than being 1 buck poorer. Bulls eye! I hit where it hurts him most!