http://stopdropandblog.com/2009/07/14/are-my-children-getting-the-best-of-me/ The Family Side of Fire Life Thu, 24 May 2012 20:57:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://stopdropandblog.com/2009/07/14/are-my-children-getting-the-best-of-me/comment-page-1/#comment-7363 Katie in MA Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:18:27 +0000 http://stopdropandblog.com/?p=1358#comment-7363 I hear you. I am having a "screamy mommy" day myself. I remember when my own mom had those kinds of days, she would warn us that she was "Helga" (her alter-ego's name). That way we knew it wasn't personal; *we* weren't at fault for her behavior. I do the same thing with my kids, and I think it helps them understand that even mommies can be grouchy. And (I reason with myself) if they are forced to live through "grouchy mommy" days sometimes, they just might appreciate the good days even more! (NOT that I would ever give less of me on purpose!) .-= Katie in MA´s last blog ..<a href="http://cantgetthere.wordpress.com/2009/07/14/review-harry-potter-and-the-half-blood-prince-spoiler-alert/" rel="nofollow">Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Spoiler Alert!)</a> =-. I hear you. I am having a “screamy mommy” day myself. I remember when my own mom had those kinds of days, she would warn us that she was “Helga” (her alter-ego’s name). That way we knew it wasn’t personal; *we* weren’t at fault for her behavior. I do the same thing with my kids, and I think it helps them understand that even mommies can be grouchy. And (I reason with myself) if they are forced to live through “grouchy mommy” days sometimes, they just might appreciate the good days even more! (NOT that I would ever give less of me on purpose!)
.-= Katie in MA´s last blog ..Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Spoiler Alert!) =-.

]]> http://stopdropandblog.com/2009/07/14/are-my-children-getting-the-best-of-me/comment-page-1/#comment-7362 FireMom Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:30:50 +0000 http://stopdropandblog.com/?p=1358#comment-7362 GOOD! That said, I have some FOOD "crafts" planned for the week after craft. I mean, if you can eat it, it's good. Right? GOOD! That said, I have some FOOD “crafts” planned for the week after craft. I mean, if you can eat it, it’s good. Right?

]]> http://stopdropandblog.com/2009/07/14/are-my-children-getting-the-best-of-me/comment-page-1/#comment-7361 Mandy Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:26:50 +0000 http://stopdropandblog.com/?p=1358#comment-7361 No crafts needed. I checked. We did a craft Sunday afternoon, so I'm good for a long time:) No crafts needed. I checked. We did a craft Sunday afternoon, so I’m good for a long time:)

]]> http://stopdropandblog.com/2009/07/14/are-my-children-getting-the-best-of-me/comment-page-1/#comment-7359 Upstatemomof3 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:59:42 +0000 http://stopdropandblog.com/?p=1358#comment-7359 I know exactly how you feel. After almost ten years of running a daycare in my house I quit my job in May. I am now solely a SAHM. I have thrown myself into that with much gusto. But my household has suffered. I am so busy taking them out and doing things I am not cleaning and cooking the way I want to be I am trying to fix that - but then I end up getting edgy when my very demanding daughter (she's ten months) wants my attention. I have yet to find the balance. I know exactly how you feel. After almost ten years of running a daycare in my house I quit my job in May. I am now solely a SAHM. I have thrown myself into that with much gusto. But my household has suffered. I am so busy taking them out and doing things I am not cleaning and cooking the way I want to be I am trying to fix that – but then I end up getting edgy when my very demanding daughter (she’s ten months) wants my attention. I have yet to find the balance.

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