Hate Speeches

I sent Anu out of the house for a few minutes yesterday after she incensed me with her lies. I hit her badly along the way too. It's the first of its kind for her but I'm not used to dealing with a lying child either; Rishi has been a good kid that way. She was refusing to tell me the truth I already knew and I guess what hurt more was breaking the myth that she was in my control, as everyone claims in my family. Anyway today somehow the topic came up and she said she hated me for making her stand outside. She said it in such a matter-of-fact way while cuddling me that I just nodded.

It's time to change the kids' menu I guess.

Me   : Anu, I'm giving you puliyogare for lunch today.
Anu : I hate it!
P :    : Ani, hate is a very strong word.
Anu : I know, that's why I used it!