Time out?

Time out? Is a time out a punishment for me or for Kevin?

He is getting the hang of it, as we have had to utilize this tactic more & more lately. It was suggested to us to be consistent with the "time out" location and to make it a spot in the house where there are no toys (where's that??) We thought the dining room was the most boring, least kid focused place. An imaginative toddler can even turn a punishment into a game; normally a time out for Kevin ends with us pulling him out from behind the dining room chair for a big hug. Is this really a punishment? He seems to think it's really fun to hide behind my red velvet chair or play hide & seek behind the curtains.

(Note to self: get dry cleaning bags to cover your most favorite red velvet chairs!)