Just got home from a disaster. While some kids get cuddly, cranky, or whiney when they get tired, my son does not. In fact, as he gets tired, he usually moves it up to hyperdrive, and as he gets more exhausted, he moves faster. I'm serious. He gets more naughty. And this only winds up his sister, who is usually also tired.
Sunday has become especially difficult since we have church 1-4pm. That last hour, during sacrament, both of my children cannot keep quiet... I think it is physically impossible for them to just sit and be quiet. Or just sit. Or be quiet.
While church ended badly, it was the family dinner afterwards that left me in tears. Both of my kids were bouncing everywhere... exhaustedly over-stimulated. It seems that my lot in life is to watch other children quietly cuddle on their parents lap while mine are running and jumping in circles. AAAAHHHH!!!
I just want to stand up and announce, "Yes, I discipline my children. I teach them good manners. The fact that they are running around like wild is not because I don't try to have some control or am too easy going. Yes, they have been to time out (one has already spent 15 minutes there in the past hour. We even spanked one (something we rarely do because it is rarely effective. And it wasn't tonight, either). So please do not judge me. Do not judge them. They are wonderful children. They really are.
Tonight I am thankful for a family who smiles instead of smirks. Who don't pass judgement. Thank you. Thank you. We will try to be better next time... but if we aren't, please just keep loving us like you do so well!
7 comments:
I'm sure you are doing awesome. Little kids are not made for 3 hours of sitting still and listening, especially if they are missing a nap. And sacrament meeting 3rd hour?! Horrors! I would just ask them to sit until Mommy gets the sacrament, and then head to the halls and relax.
Don't worry! Do your thing! the other kids are all probably quiet because, like you said, they slow down when they are exhausted. hope next week goes better. (:
There went your relaxing Sunday eh? :o( I'm sorry it was so bad....I'd love to say there is always next time but sometimes it's better not to ask! LOL HUGS!
I love you Chris. You're a great mom. I love Bekah and Kyle. I can't wait to see all of the awesome things they do with all of that energy and enthusiasm as they grow up.
Your kids were complete ANGELS when you came over to our house for dinner! John and I were so amazed and took notes at your parenting. :) Our sacrament meeting is 3rd too - I keep thinking it is some sort of divine test and it will change once I figure out parenting... :)
I'm right there with ya! Our little one is really trying my patience lately and nothing seems to be working. You are a great mom!!!! And you just send any judgers (fun word, right?) my way!
My only quiet time for reading blogs is often about 2-3 AM (like tonight) while nursing not-quite-2-month-old baby Joshua. I’m afraid this severely limits my ability to type any kind of meaningful response, so I don’t do much. I’ve finally decided to write this generic response that I can cut and paste in one-handed. So if you are getting it, I’m trying to say, --“This is a great blog post: I’ve read it and I appreciate it!”
and
--“I love you! Keep it coming!”
Shalissa
mothering is definitely not for the weak....but i have to say chris - you're doing a great job. your kids are happy, eager to do and learn, imaginative and a lot of fun. enjoy it all...i know i sound old when i say this, but it's true...they grow up way too fast. you sure did. mom
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