Izzie took a long while to nap yesterday. Same as Friday night. It hit my limit and I shouted at her “you are taking too long to sleep!” She tapped on my leg lightly and said softly “I love you” a few times till I acknowledge. When she still refused to sleep and did funny things (and I gave her a last warning), I caned her hard on her thigh. She cried softly, scratched the wounds and said “I love you”. I told her firmly why I caned her and she seemed to understand. Then I cuddled her and she fell asleep in my arms. My eyes got all blurred and I realized God’s love for us. When He “seemed hard”, He loves us a lot and it pains His heart too to discipline us, yet it is necessary. Izzie is special and precious. I love her more now. 😊 She is my very patient teacher 😭 #diaryofamommy