Altogether, I smacked Amie’s bottom eight times, leaving it pink and sore. I lifted her into a standing position and pulled her clothes back up. Her hands went back to her bottom and she cried hard.
I then bent down to speak to her. “Next time you behave in that way, I will smack your bottom with my slipper – do I make myself clear?” She nodded vigorously, one hand wiping her eyes and the other her little bum.
I lifted my daughter up and strapped her into the seat. She was very contrite for the rest of the day, which was a great relief as I really didn’t like to smack unless for very bad behaviour.
Afterwards, I sat with a coffee and wondered how long it would be before I had to give Alfie his second spanking