Comments on: The Day the Babies Ruled the World

By: Goofball

Goofball — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:48:53 +0000

Setting boundaries and demanding to respect them does not make you a bad mother! On the contrary, not doing so is not beneficial to your children in the long run Goofballs last blog post..Hawaiian pictures

By: Dianna

Dianna — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:07:35 +0000

Haley, you are not a bad parent by any means. All choldren need a limit and from what you write, she far exceeds hers. It’s good for her to know where she stands AND if she learns that now, it will be an example for the Rascal to know what he can get away with. I’m really glad for you that you gave her a time out so that she can realize she can’t upset you that much anymore. Hope the country is treating you well!

By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:24:48 +0000

It is better to let them get some of their emotions out on their own sometimes rather than try to reason with them. At our house, at least, it always seems to end with a fit and me loosing my temper. I hope you are all able to relax and enjoy each other over the weekend. Cyndis last blog post..

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:53:37 +0000

Lord help me I've been snapping at my boys far to often lately. Ugh. SERENITY NOW! Have a great and relaxing weekend! Kathryns last blog post..PSF- Healing Waters

By: sam {temptingmama}

sam {temptingmama} — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:15:19 +0000

It seems a bunch of us have children in the same age group and we’re all facing the shit storm together!

Tyrant is the best word for their attitudes!!!

By: Junction Mama

Junction Mama — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:41:53 +0000

wow, haley, it might hurt to set boundaries, but like everyone else said, you need to do it every once in a while, it’s an inescapable reality when you’re a parent, especially a mommy.

have a great time at the cottage!

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By: Catty Gramma Teri

Catty Gramma Teri — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:02:02 +0000

During the years of child rearing, I came across some great bits of advice. Short little bits. I’m going to give you one now that was given to me.

When your children want something, they come to you, you don’t go to them.

This is an easy trap to fall into, since when they are babies, clearly we must go to them when they have a need. But once they become mobile and verbal, they need to be trained that yelling for mommy or demanding that mommy come here is not going to be the standard. You come here and tell mommy what you need. Also, that way if they do wind up screaming bloody murder, you can more easily assess whether it’s an emergency or not, as opposed to them just really really really really wanting mommy NOW!

I remember one time, my kids were playing outside, and my daughter came to the door and was just screaming at the top of her lungs. When I got to the door, I said, “Someone had better be bleeding!”

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By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:36:17 +0000

I’m afraid I will end up dancing tonight. The comedy club we are going to is on the second floor of a dance club. I may just have to shake it with the young ‘uns.

By: LAVENDULA

LAVENDULA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:45:10 +0000

Haley enjoy your week? at the cottage.and you know monkey will be fine.sometimes they need to know that they can’t just behave in certain way without having consequences.so don’t feel bad monkey has probably already forgotten about it.and the next time she will think before acting,well as much as a 3 year old can.xo

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:15:38 +0000

The endless days and the work your putting in now will pay off down the road. When we are up close and personal it isan’t as easy to see the “big” picture. These are the days full of teachable moments and it is exhausting…believe me it is well worth it and pay day is coming!

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