The Battle of the Wills

I asked Riva if she wanted to watch a show or read books before bed. She said how about a show and one book. I told her ok, but then she will go to bed.

After the show, she got in bed and said how 2 books? I said no since we made a deal for 1 book and a show. She asked if she could read a book. I said no. She said maybe mommy will read a book. I said I'll check and then came back and said Mommy said no.

She wailed and screamed for a while. We closed the door to our room. She said don't close it and opened it and continue to wail and scream. I closed it again. She ran in and said I want to talk to Mommy and I said Mommy does not want to talk to you. I finally closed it and lock the door.

She screamed and cried more saying I'm scared and I'm super scared and something serious will happen. Finally Jana opened the door after 10 minutes and she was there with a note saying

"Mommy Daddy. Pless HELP Me. Love Riva"

She finally quiet down and Jana put her to bed. We later found the kids dictionary opened in the office to the word "help".