Note to Self:

Don't threaten your kids with taking away a privilege that you want too. Because, when they don't listen, you either have to go back on your word (and they know they can always get away with not listening), or you have to keep your word (which means you are getting the privilege taken away too.)

*sigh* No one warned me about the throat throttling three's! (well, my own throat that is...plus it sounded more rhythmic - like the terrible twos.)