I just came from telling Lainey night-night. We usually talk for a little while before bed--sharing our highs and lows or just chatting about life.
I left the room tonight after we had an "argument." It is the same argument that we have been having for about a year or so. She is adamant that Rhody's birthday is in February. I think today she said February 2nd. I politely tell her "no, Rhody was born on January 31st." She then immediately starts in with the whiny, fussy voice that tells me I am wrong!
I am wrong? Me? The one who actually birthed that 7 lb 15 oz (or 14 oz--I get Bo and Rhody confused). The one who had no idea that I was actually in labor and had to have an "emergency" C-section four weeks early? Anyway, I do know when he was born. He was due in late February. He came in January. Big difference.
However, my 5 year old daughter seems to think she knows best. I hate it when the topic even comes up. It always turns ugly. I just can't seem to blow that one off and let her think she is right. I mean--she isn't right. It is a matter of principle or something.
That little exchange with Lainey is just a snapshot of life with her right now.
She has been difficult lately. We have been trying to be more consistent. We have tried to spend more quality time with her. I was feeling like we spent a lot of time training or disciplining her but not just having fun together.
However, even when we would spend time together, it would always have times with her whining, complaining and displaying a bad attitude. So not fun.
It is a hard thing to say that she is just not very enjoyable these days. It's true but I wish it wasn't. I love her dearly. I can still see all the wonderful things about her even in the midst of this. I do hope that this will pass but I know that is not promised.
I think I am supposed to be in the "honeymoon" phase of parenting. Some Mom told me that once. It is after the newborn and toddler phase and before the preteen age. They are self-sufficient and yet still crazy about their parents. This doesn't exactly feel like a trip to Hawaii.
One thing I know for sure is that I need some divine inspiration and guidance. I will be praying for a new perspective with my daughter and new insight into that precious girl. She is uniquely and wonderfully made. I just want to be the Mother that God desires for me to be for her.
I will update life with the boys on another post. It involves a lot boogers, snotty ears, football and a lot of hugs and tackles.
I left the room tonight after we had an "argument." It is the same argument that we have been having for about a year or so. She is adamant that Rhody's birthday is in February. I think today she said February 2nd. I politely tell her "no, Rhody was born on January 31st." She then immediately starts in with the whiny, fussy voice that tells me I am wrong!
I am wrong? Me? The one who actually birthed that 7 lb 15 oz (or 14 oz--I get Bo and Rhody confused). The one who had no idea that I was actually in labor and had to have an "emergency" C-section four weeks early? Anyway, I do know when he was born. He was due in late February. He came in January. Big difference.
However, my 5 year old daughter seems to think she knows best. I hate it when the topic even comes up. It always turns ugly. I just can't seem to blow that one off and let her think she is right. I mean--she isn't right. It is a matter of principle or something.
That little exchange with Lainey is just a snapshot of life with her right now.
She has been difficult lately. We have been trying to be more consistent. We have tried to spend more quality time with her. I was feeling like we spent a lot of time training or disciplining her but not just having fun together.
However, even when we would spend time together, it would always have times with her whining, complaining and displaying a bad attitude. So not fun.
It is a hard thing to say that she is just not very enjoyable these days. It's true but I wish it wasn't. I love her dearly. I can still see all the wonderful things about her even in the midst of this. I do hope that this will pass but I know that is not promised.
I think I am supposed to be in the "honeymoon" phase of parenting. Some Mom told me that once. It is after the newborn and toddler phase and before the preteen age. They are self-sufficient and yet still crazy about their parents. This doesn't exactly feel like a trip to Hawaii.
One thing I know for sure is that I need some divine inspiration and guidance. I will be praying for a new perspective with my daughter and new insight into that precious girl. She is uniquely and wonderfully made. I just want to be the Mother that God desires for me to be for her.
I will update life with the boys on another post. It involves a lot boogers, snotty ears, football and a lot of hugs and tackles.
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