I was just thinking to myself this morning that I wish I didn't sound so mean all the time with my kids.
I feel like all I do is tell them what not to do, what's going to happen if they do it or following through with the latter.
So, with this still in the back of my mind I hopped on a fellow blogger's site today, who also has four very young children, and all of the sudden it all made sense.
here is why, in her words, I sound so mean all the time:
"each of the 4 only have to act up once per hour for me to be administering consequences every 15 minutes"
and if I could add my own logic:
if they act up twice and hour (which is more realistic here) I am administering consequences every 7.5 minutes.
NO WONDER!!!????????
The Mommy and Daddy
(aka Holly and Jake, but only sometimes)
Our Lydia
Our Samantha
Our Lenora
Our Sophie
4 comments:
And if you don't clarify that what you just told child "A" goes for child "B", "C"...etc....child "B" repeats what child "A" just did...so then I discipline that child...and while doing so, child "C" does it too....so there you go...three disciplines in a row for the exact same thing in less than 5 minutes!. You'd think I'd learn, but I don't.
This is precisely why I have enjoyed reading your blog so much. We have a lot in common! Some things are similar to all moms, and some only a mom of many (especially several close in age) can really understand. And, in fact, I was just on my hands and knees wiping my wood floors today : ) If you're ever back in CO, we should get together and chat!
Hang in there. It is only for a season. My time in the bathroom (where we administer the "wisdom wacker") has diminished and the oldest is only 5. And your girls will be so blessed by your faithful discipline (Hebrews 12:11). I know you know all that but wanted to encourage you to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
LOL!!!! Never thought about it like that...now it's all so clear!
Loved reading about you obeying the call to help your neighbor...that is inspirational...and the total heart of the gospel...love your neighbor as you love yourself...Beautiful.
~Rose
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