It is alarming how easily he can push my buttons and get me so frustrated and mad... but also amazing how quickly he can also fill my heart with wonder and awe. I realize that while he definitely is difficult to deal with at times, at least a decent chunk of the problem is me not being patient and flexible enough. Each day, each moment, is a new chance to do better. I cross my fingers hoping I'm doing a good enough job, and rejoice in knowing that kids are so damn resilient that even with all the mistakes I have/will make he'll probably still turn out pretty ok.
I think you are crazy because every picture you post of him he is so cute and happy and sweet looking. I find it hard to believe he is EVER whiney! Ha ha...you will totally get through it Marcy. We all have moments where we want to pull our hair out. When I talk with more experienced parents they all say the same thing, consistency and follow through are the most important. I really try to follow that advice, it's not always easy though. Seriosuly though, D looks like a little angel in all his pics.
ReplyDeleteLemme tell ya, I blazed a trail a mile wide down the impatient mom path. Poor R. should be traumatized by all the times I've lost my temper. I do better and she does better, but there were times when I flat out didn't like her. Loved her always, but boy could she push every button.
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ReplyDeleteMaybe you could get a Cabbage Patch Kid that kind of looks like D, and when you're really, really frustrated you could defenestrate the doll instead of the actual kid. Would that help?
Awww, I totally understand. I'm sure you're a great mom! I have gone through many times when I just beat myself up for being a bad parent because A was behaving a certain way (and everyone would tell me what I was doing wrong, which was often contradictory advice).
ReplyDeleteYou'll both figure it out. There's a steep learning curve, but he certainly looks happy!
Out of curiosity, what is that all over the floor that he is playing with?
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