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It doesn't happen often, but, there are times when Lil Sippy Cup is able to parent himself.

Lil Sippy Cup (shouting from the room): "Dad, don't come in here!"

Me: "Right. Ok. Why not?"

Lil Sippy Cup: "Because I made a big mess!"

a few seconds of silence

Lil Sippy Cup: "Do I have timeout now?"

a few more seconds of silence

Lil Sippy Cup (sighing): "Ok, I have timeout now."