My new best friend- the swing! I bought this swing at a yard sale for $10 this summer. Worth every penny.
Any time a piece of yarn is involved Rachel thinks she is being really crafty. This kept Adam quiet for at least a half hour tonight. But then they ran out of Cheerios and wanted Honeycomb to finish the project. I told him we didn't have any Honeycomb. You would think I told him I was going to cut off his arm he was so devastated.
Yes, they're at it again. I know when they are of age to actually do a good job of washing dishes they will be nowhere to be found.
Biggest and smallest!
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Anna is just adorable! (of course, all the kids are).
But since you are welcoming suggestions: I would HIGHLY recommend EVERY parent read "Shepherding a Child's Heart." I know Immanuel went thru that book in small group, but it's sooo worth it to read it again and again. Don't let Adam get to you - give him a consequence right away before you get upset. Then you're in control and you're training him to obey. I know you're hands are full. I admire you for all you do.
I love love love the third picture down. So cute!
I lose my cool all the time and just trust that God will let them turn out okay in spite of me. I imagine my kids on Oprah one day saying, "My mom screamed at me all the time."
Every morning I pray that I will love my little ones with His love because my love is not good enough.
I'm glad a mom who has gone before me in ages and numbers admits to losing control, too. Thanks for being honest.
Kelly, yes that book is around here somewhere! I'm going to go find it right now, thank you for the suggestion.
Melissa, I feel like I'm the most horrible mother on the planet sometimes. I really do struggle with the boys. I need to be praying and reading my bible a lot more than I do. Thank you for commenting!
Kara, you are a GREAT mother! When I watch your kids, I feel like I'm always getting after the boys too, and then I feel bad. They are a handful, but we all love them! :)
I love Anna in orange, so adorable.
As our good friend and old Pastor Aaron would say, "Just give them a little Nyquil"
Kara that little Anna is so CUTE!! She is growing so fast. Are you going to be around the Sunday after Thanksgiving? I would love to get my hands on her :)
We are reading in my Mothers of Young Children group (like MOPS for grade school moms) a book called "One tough Mother". It's hilarious and VERY insightful with creative ways to show your kids they need to obey. I know I'll be using the suggestions with Evan. He's a stinker sometimes! as ALL kids are. If you want, when I'm done I'll pass it along. I think Steph went to hear the author at the MOPS convention. She is so funny!
Thank GOD I'm not the only one who feels like all I do is yell. The oddest things too...don't lick the windows..Get that shoe out of your mouth...Where are your pants?...get off your brother's head!
I too hope and pray they will turn out Godly, well adjusted and mannerly. I guess we just do the best we can and let God handle the rest.
Betsy
Pam, yes we'll be around then- see you soon! That book does sound funny that you mentioned!
Jenny, there were so many helpful things that we learned from Pastor Aaron, sure do miss them.
Besty, you're killing me! I've seen your boys in rare form, so I know exactly what you're talking about.
Laurie, get after the boys all you want. It takes a village to raise a child I think the saying goes.
Sounds like you need an ace in the hole!
Try hiding his favorite book until its bath time and let him look at it while you bath the others. Or hide it until he does what you want him too and then reward him. Rewards work so much better than punishment. I have learned that the hard way.
Recognizing the good "boy you were really good in the store you did just what I ask!" helps brake the cycle of yelling.
Where's jackie when we need her?Her "love and logic" book was an okay book. I did glean a lot of helpful things. I had to take a hard look at what was stressing me most and what I could do to help reduce the conflict. (Andrew is going to school 3 days a week and staying all day b/c I pay for the "daycare" portion of the day and you know I reversed the lock on his room so I could make him take a time out by locking him in) Thats why we have gates and latches and I am getting rid of toys.
It does take a village it also takes asking friends and stepping back (its hard to see the trees when your in the forest).
As somebody who has a least one adam/tommy in their house and a bunch of other kids I think you do have your hands full too!
I was just thinking that about andrew, what betsy said. That made me laugh out loud!
Hang in there!!!
When you're done with Pam's book Kara, I'll read it too.
Betsy's post made me laugh. :)
The thing I say to Adam the most is 'what were you thinking'.
I'm feeling this with my 3 year old right now, thanks for posting. I enjoyed reading the comments. Thank goodness for grace!!!
no advice here, I'm working on this with Aaron and he is only 2. Sheesh. It definitely would be easier if we could teach our kids something and they'd get it the first time, wouldn't it? ;-) Very cute photos!
Kara, hi this is Steph's sister. I enjoy reading your blog when I get the chance. I have to tell you ever since I had the temper issues with my step-daughter I started watching the "Nanny 911" or "Super Nanny". It really helps on controling your attitude. I was becoming the mom that I never wanted to be with her "very trying" times and didn't want to carry that to Parker. Although knock on wood he is a really good boy. I know you don't have alot of down time but try and watch a few episoldes. I have used the timeouts with Parker and talking to him. I never have raised my voice at him because of watching it. He's not even 2 yet and he knows when I'm not happy with him because his ears are broken he needs to sit in time out. But remember no matter how mad you are at them make then apoligize and both say "I love you". Parker automatically says Love you mommy and sorry when he gets up now. Just a suggestion that has worked with me. Kayla gets the nose on the wall for her time out because of her age we have to use something a little more than sitting down. They both work. Good luck!
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