Let me first say "discipline" currently involves a stern voice and removal from the situation as my son is only 1. And it's not that I don't want too, but are unable to properly follow through as my child thinks almost everything is funny.

Taking object from him =funny.

Removing him from object = funny

Stern voice = funny

Straight, disappointed face = funny.

This is a problem, because his cheeky smile and grin are infectious to which my husband and I cannot keep a straight face.

There are the occasional STOP or NO that do work, but this results in a dropped lip and full tears.

Its not out of control and currently he is learning his bounderies and surrounding so it's not an intentional disregard for the rules.

Does anyone have any suggested middle ground for a toddler.