It is 12:51 am. I just got Kalyn and Keali to sleep. Heath went to bed a couple hours ago, but he needs his rest. The girls are so difficult to get to bed sometimes. I'll explain why in a few days maybe. I know I should be off to bed too, but I need a few moments to wind down after that ordeal!
I am so grateful to have my beautiful daughters. They make me smile when I am unhappy and remind me of everything that I have to be joyful about. Sometimes when I am down Kalyn will stand in front of me and ask me why I am not smiling. That is her gentle way of telling me that she wants me to be happy because when I am happy, she is happy. Isn't that sweet?! It really is true that Mom's mood effects the whole household. I am blessed to have two wonderful children that want me in a good mood and magically know how to get me in one...beautiful smiles and maybe a giggle or two!
Earlier today I was stroking Keali's arm trying to get her to take a nap. She got irritated by it and jerked her arm away. Then she said, (as clear as crystal) "Don't touch me!" Now, this didn't really hurt my feelings, but it shocked me. She is learning words at an incredible rate now and putting them into sentences. Anyone out there with multiple children...did you notice if your subsequent children developed vocabulary faster than the first born? I am definitely seeing that. Keali wants to do and be everything that Kalyn does/is. And since Kalyn "The Mouth" is a great speaker, Keali "I Scream Like A Banshee" wants to talk too. A LOT! Keali just interjects a lot of squeaks and screeches into her speeches. So much fun to watch them grow.
Any thoughts on how to get my three year old to stop back-talking me? Seriously, I am ready for any suggestions that don't include violence.
4 years ago
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Oh wow! It is 2am and I was having a night like yours. I found Elena after two hours of putting her in bed with he lights on, playing with her dolls and all her clothes that I had just folded! and making so much noise. I can't believe Victoria didn't wake up.
I am so tired and have to keep reminding myself how much I wanted to have them and how unhappy I would be if they weren't here with me. I love them I really do.
Tips: David talks to Elena and sends her to time out when she misbehaves with me.
When I'm home with them I ignore her talking back to me or I tell her that what she's is doing it's extremely inappropriate and she goes on time out.
Dave has taught me to be more consistent so they know I mean it.
I get tired of disciplining all the time though,s o I'm not the best at it.
WoW! this got way too long. You don't have to post it. I better get to bed.
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