I have been seeing a side of myself that I do not like the past few months. My patience level has been really low and my oldest has been having listening issues. The combo does not lead to good things. I have been catching myself doing a lot of yelling and I haven't liked the way I have been sounding. The part that bothers me the most is the past couple weeks I have heard the kids talking to each other that way and it's not okay. i wasn't sure what to do to change my behavior and my temper has not been getting any better. So at Mass on Sunday I prayed about it and today I had a calm come over me. I have not yelled once this morning. Things went smoothly, everyone listened, we got out the door and to school without one incident. Today is a good day!
updated later in the day***
So this afternoon I had a test of my patience, Kennedy hit Mr. B in the face with her pencil. I was very proud of myself, I did not yell. Mr. B is okay and Ms. K is in timeout. Did you keep a mental list of things you thought you would never say. My friend and I do and we like to compare notes. Things like "don't sit on your brother's head" So, today I added to the list. "What made you think it was a good idea to stab your brother in the face with a pencil?" I think that one might take over the top spot on the list!
All right, off to get dinner and ready for soccer practice!
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Oh Lu, don't be so hard on yourself. You have had many life changing events happen the last couple of months. Hormones and sleep deprivation are to blame for your lack of patience. No, yelling is not a good thing but at least you have recognized it and are willing to make an effort to change.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Take a deep breath and know it will get better.
Charsie
When Scott and I were kids I stabbed him in the back with a pencil and he stabbed me with a fork. That whole story sounds so familiar LOL
--Kerry
That's so funny Kerry! When I was talking to her about "the stabbing" I told her that story!
Hmmm, a family of stabbers. Should we be concerned? LOL
Charsie
I Agree with Charsie.....for goodness sake, you have 3 little ones to care for now, and life has been a bit challenging the last couple months....something I use before going off the deep end "stop, challenge and choose" Stop the thoughts, challenge myself to do the right thing, and choose it" It stops me from giving a tongue lashing!!! You are a great mom, Linds........and don't forget, the kids have gone through a lot. love you, MIMI
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