There are a lot of things that my kids are currently doing that I wish they wouldn't. Maybe you all could help me....here are some of the biggest ones. If you could tell what to do that would be great!
1. Nathan is going through a stage where he argues all the time. Or, maybe it is just his personality, and he will always be that way. This has been a rather long stage (basically he has argued constantly since he started really talking). It doesn't matter what it is about. You can say, "the sky is blue." and he will say, "no, it's green!" It doesn't matter who he is with either, he can start an argument with pretty much anybody. In fact, during the last hour of our trip to Oregon I sat in the back seat with him because I was so sick of listening to him and Seth argue and fight. Before long, he even managed to start an argument with me! He will not stop arguing, and frankly it is driving me a little nuts. I put him in time out, or I will ignore him, and he will argue with himself in his room, or carry on the argument without anyone talking back. AAAARGHHH!
2. Lawren has this REALLY annoying habit of crying all night long. I have never had this problem. I don't know what to do! She cries and cries and cries. I have night lights, I have a night time routine, and I have ignored her and let her cry, etc. etc. etc. and she just won't stop. I have developed a theory that she is crying because her covers aren't straight. I put them on her, and she kicks them of and starts crying an hour later. I am so tired. What to do?
3. Seth will not sing in primary. He WILL NOT. I told him that if he would stand up and sing during the primary program, which is in two weeks, I would buy him a new toy, and he burst into tears. What the? What is that about? I though he would be thrilled.
4. Lyndi cries every time we talk to her about anything that she might be doing wrong. Especially if it is Jared. We are really nice to her and tell her all the time that she is great. I guess that it is the age........or maybe not!
OK...I admit it. I don't know what the heck I am doing. I think I have it figured out sometimes (it lasts only a split second) and then BAM! I realize that I don't know anything.
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okay, I have to preface this by saying I have absolutely no idea. However, I do have a suggestion about Seth. Don't make him sing! Read the front of the nursery manual and it talks about not forcing the kids to sing. They will get it whether they sing or not. Good read, I highly reccommend it. Also, I found some incredible solace and peace from reading teaching no greater call again last night. Needless to say my nursery issues have caused me tons of stress and I needed help. And our girls have been wacked out lately too. So instead of going to all the "traditional" parenting books I headed to where I knew the info was inspired. Hope it will help you too. Oh, and if you figure out the arguing thing let me know how to do it :)
Welcome to Motherhood. Now, Monica, look at each child and focus on one thing that you love about them and blog that next time. :-)
I'm glad I'm past that stage and can give advice.
Love you,
Mom
Your mother is wise Monica!
Just know there are those of us who can relate... especially with 4 girls. I thought the emotional stuff started at 8 but Libby proved my theory wrong :)
I say it's all Jared's fault! That guy needs to get his act together!
-Randal
Does that mean I can say it is all Randal's fault? :)
you probably won't read this because it's an old blog, but I think your kids are great, Monica. And you're great, too.
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