Of course not!

Maddie has a habit lately of undoing the top part of her carseat while we're riding in the car. The bottom part is almost impossible for her to undo (heck, even I have trouble with it) but the top is a simple snap that she's learned to maneuver. Today I caught her doing it as we were pulling out of the driveway.

I told her she needed to wear her seatbelt. That it's very important for she and Mommy and everyone to wear their seatbelts. That it keeps us safe. That the police might come and arrest you if you don't wear it.

{Yes, it's wrong, but I was forced to the point of intimidation. I wanted to make sure this was something she realized was very serious.}

I assured her that I would be very, very sad if she went to jail. I would miss her so much.

{Okay, I know it's wrong. Shut up.}

Then a sweet little voice came from the backseat:

"Mommy, if I go to jail will you get a new little girl?"

I might as well bare my chest and hand her the knife.