I look at this angelic wee face and think, awww, ain't he precious....and normally he is for the most part. But lately we've been going through a stage which may be giving me a glimpse into my future life with a teenager.
I am determined, however, to TRY and remain positive, to keep my cool as best I can, and encourage Jack to refrain from battering his wee brother. So far I haven't been a model mummy at all. I've lost my temper, been grumpy and frustrated, and so, I realise that I need to make some personal changes too in order to be a better parent and example to my wee ones.
Thankfully, fights, wrestling, and chasing (with the intent to hit when caught) aside, they are still best friends. They adore each other and I try to savour those wee moments.
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I am in the same exact boat! I've have GOT to get my act together so the girls can learn too. I really lose my cool sometimes and I hate that. No wonder why Abby acts frustrated and irritated over certain things. Just wanted to let you know you're not alone! AND for you to know I'm thinking of you and have been for like weeks! Rodney finally took his test so I'm going to try and get him to figure out this skype thing for me this week. It isn't working for us. LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU AND THE FAM!
Hang in there Leigh!! I know just what you are going through! If your boys are like mine, they will just keep having ups and down where they are buddies and where they fight over dumb things ("He's touching my chair!") and you just want to pull your hair out. Just reading about your resolve to be mre patient motivates me. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the hooligans. Reading this reminds me once again of the saying from my librarian - the harder the toddler the easier the teenager. It better be true!!!
Love the pictures of the shoes! And you're a great mom, don't sell yourself short. It comes through with how wonderful those boys are. :)
Peyton just started a new stage where he argues with me about everything...all day long! And he refuses to listen. Some days I think to myself "all I've done is yell at him today" and then I'll put him to bed and he'll tell me he loves me and that I'm his "honey bunny" and I vow to do better tomorrow. That's all we can do...step by step. On the hardest days I just try to give him extra hugs and kisses so that after all the "time-outs" he'll still know I love him. You are doing GREAT Leigh....hang in there!
Those shoes are on backwards. No wonder he's so aggressive.
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