Cooped up in a hotel room with limited entertainment options (once it’s dark at the beach), we had little to do besides watch Super Nanny as a family. Tonight’s episode, like many, included three spoiled children and two permissive and submissive parents.

What was the most entertaining for Super Dad and me was watching LuLu’s reaction to the whole show. LuLu was cheering Jo on with all the advice she was giving. She was especially for the idea that parents should be able to tell their children “no”. I quickly turned around and told her “no”.

She laughed and laughed. “You’re only joking, Mom!” she squealed. And when Super Dad suggested that one of the girls was particularly spoiled, LuLu was quick to interject “Dad, she really needs help,” sounding just like a therapist.

“I wish Super Nanny would come to our house,” LuLu declared. So we explored just exactly what LuLu thought Super Nanny could teach us and how she might help. “I don’t know if she could help us,” LuLu conceded. “We already do all this and I might be a bit more challenging than these kids.” I was surprised at her completely accurate self-reflection. “I can be a bit difficult and aggressive,” she reflected. “We’re already doing chores, and you and Dad tell us no all the time!”

Super Dad and I had to stifle our giggles, as LuLu was being 100% serious. And she was very happy that within 60 minutes, Super Nanny could solve the family’s problems, and they were doing so much better.

We also had to stifle giggles when LuLu announced that she wanted to be Super Nanny when she grew up. She is sure that she could help parents know how to handle their “out-of-control” children. And, you know what...I’m thinking she probably does, too.

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