Nic is a pretty good eater most of the time on the foods he like to eat.  Lately, he is starting to become a picky eater.  He always needs to be reminded to focus on eating because otherwise, he would just keep talking, or singing, or watching TV.  We generally do not let him get off his seat during a meal until he is done eating.  But it is not working anymore.

So this night, I was home by myself with Nic and Lexi.  Ricky had an engagement session in LA.  Nic just won't touch his veggies.  So I explained to him the veggies will help with his poopoo, so he doesn't need to push hard.  Then, he said I don't want to poopoo.  and when I poopoo I want to push very hard.  TIME OUT!  He should know better that he is asking for trouble when he talks back to mama.  I took him to time out immediately.  I also gave him his plate and told him that he cannot come out until he finishes his veggies. 

This is him, finishing his veg in the timeout corner with his plate.