You know that thing that you’re always supposed to say when your kids are acting up? (And by “acting up,” I mean behaving inappropriately, driving you crazy, whining and crying and not listening and pouting defiantly…)

You’re supposed to say: “I love you, but I don’t like this behavior.”

To see whether I succeed in loving my children while not liking their behavior, click here to continue reading over at On The Willows.