I don't want to post a "pity party" post, but I need to vent.
Well, yesterday was one of those days. Not one of my proudest! But, I got through it.
I pulled the Mean Mommy Card and did not allow Max to go to a friend's birthday party!
Yep...it was that bad.
He woke up whining and nothing seemed to go "his way". For the last few days, we have asked him to clean their playroom. I am sick and tired of cleaning it myself and letting them think that I would do it for them anytime that they didn't want to. So, I put my foot down and said that if he didn't clean it, he couldn't go to the party.
I guess I have been lax in my threats lately, because that didn't even work...nothing was getting done. To top it off, the whining was continuous. Every little thing was setting him off for one reason or another.
Later in the morning, Matt needed to take Gretel to the vet for a possible ear infection. He said that Max could go if he would get himself dressed while he switched the carseats. Low and behold, as he came upstairs, Max hadn't even taken off his pjs...he was just reading a book. Matt had to leave to make the appointment time, so Max lost that privelege, too!!!! That set him off even more.
We stuck to our guns, and after the vet, Matt came home to get Cate and take her to the party. Max was a bear for about an hour and finally calmed down and decided to color. He drew me a picture to "make me happy again". I thanked him for the picture and said I was sorry for the yelling, but he needed to learn a lesson.
The evening went better, but I was exhausted, mentally and physically. I didn't sleep well, but Matt let me sleep in this morning and I feel refreshed finally.
You better believe that prayers of thanksgiving will be pouring out to God today at church. His grace got me through yesterday...well, that and a Lexapro.
Again, I apologize for the ranting, but I had to get it out and I have learned that I am not the only one out there that goes through these kinds of days.
February 8, 2009
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9 comments:
You are both excellent parents-stick to your guns- it will pay off in the long run Love you, Mom
You are not alone. Consequenses work. Keep at it! He will give you strength!
we all have those days (and weeks) We are throwing down the gauntlet this week at our house...I have been a bit lazy lately.
Rant away! I think it's important that we stick to our guns when using discipline. I'm sure he will think twice nexttime!
You're definitely not alone. I know it was hard for the both of you, probably more so for you. In the grand scheme of things, a party only lasts a couple of hours. The lesson learned hopefully lasts a lot longer than that. At least, we hope.
Sounds like ya'll did the right thing & didn't cave in. Sorry it was a bad day...hope tomorrow is better!
Oh Honey! I feel your pain. I just finished a tirade against my two girls...and just before bedtime. How awful is that? Its so hard to be consistent with kids isn't it...especially when they wear you down.
Thanks for stopping by my blog last week on my special SITS day!
Oh how I hate days like that. They really don't understand how much it hurts us to discipline them. I don't like having to take a hard line. :(
Here's hoping for a better week to come!
Far from alone in fact.
Hope that your week gets off to a better start!
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