So Patrick is hitting. Mostly me. Sometimes for entertainment, occasionally when he's frustrated.

When I sent him down and said firmly, "No Hitting," he giggled.

I don't think my strategy is working.

I had to remind myself that he's not being a "brat." That the reaction is part of the fun and he can't differentiate between positive and negative reactions with this.

Therefore, my plan is to catch him before he does it, remind him of "gentle touch," and reward positive behavior. When he does hit, I calmly say "No hit" set him down and walk away. Minimal response but taking away what he wants, my attention.

God, it sounds so fucking easy reading it on the screen.