When Benjamin James Edds, Senior gets an idea in his head, it is difficult to dissuade him. On this day he got the bright idea to wear boots to the bath tub. Following our usual routine, we discussed why this was a bad idea, and then asked him politely to remove his boots. Following his absolute refusal, we attempted to first gently, then more forcibly remove the boots. These acts were met with blood curdling screams of loss, flailing arms and legs in protest and the obligatory big waterfall of tears. These tactics are highly effective when facing babysitters and grandparents. They often fold like cheap luggage, but we are parents, and parents must be strong even when faced by this barrage of protest. Parents must also learn to pick their battles, so he kept the boots on.
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