the ladies of discipline

So, before Lil talked to her mum on Tues. night, she asked me what I would do about her 'judgement' if I were her mum. Thanking the Lord that this is not the case, I said I'd probably give her a chance to show some responsibility; but that, like my own dear mother, I try to refrain from giving advice on childrearing to my own kids, as I believe it's their responsibility to decide on such matters.
When Lee talked to her kid, she said she'd give her one day of probation and check with us grandparents on Wednesday evening before making a final decision on the afterschool activity today.
Let me tell ya, that girl knows her stuff. She did two loads of wash and put them away; straightened up her room and took pictures with her camera phone and sent them to mum as proof; went to bed on time. On Wednesday she promised to be home at 5 Pm, but showed up a quarter-hour early; took us 'round to the cute street nearby for tea at mum's favorite local cafe; brought us home and sat us down in the parlor while she prepared a gourmet three-course dinner for the three of us and served it herself in the dining room; and gawd knows what else.
So when Leenie checked in with us last night, we had to give very high marks on all counts -- save one point off because she bought fresh basil to add to one of her gourmet recipes and forgot to use it!
Of course she is going to her friend Phoebe's after school, for high tea; and is to be home at 6:30 PM, latest, this eve.
And friends, let me tell ya, I'm so grateful to be watching this from the cheap seats, and not being part of the cast!