tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431688839928883379.post1190782807505408438..comments2023-11-02T04:33:51.742-07:00Comments on Simper Moments: Moody MomStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11399402295565608958noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431688839928883379.post-16622329126610852982009-03-05T12:03:00.000-08:002009-03-05T12:03:00.000-08:00Hey, Steph! It is so fun to see your blog. So Fu...Hey, Steph! It is so fun to see your blog. So Fun to read about your adorable girls!!! First clue that you are a wonderful mother, the fact that you admit that you don't have all the answers. Personally, I spend a lot of time on my knees. Just when I think I have got something figured out, it is on to the next child and the next challenge, and then back to the things I thought I solved. So here is what keeps me going: prayer works, this too shall pass-it really may be a stage, and remember there are two people in this relationship. You can't take all the responsibility for the difficulties in the relationship. Kids come with their own personalities for sure. My mother in law raised 12 children and she always tells me that whatever makes you craziest with your toddler will be the strength that makes you the proudest when they are grown. Keep up the good work, your girls are adorable!<BR/>if you want an invite to my blog, let me know and I will send an invitation.tonandboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05917030529347132510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431688839928883379.post-44631074331295170932009-02-17T18:31:00.000-08:002009-02-17T18:31:00.000-08:00I'm so sorry! I know exactly what you're talking a...I'm so sorry! I know exactly what you're talking about. I have taken those moments with my kids to talk frankly with them about why I'm in a bad mood, apologize for screaming, and make it a teaching moment, asking them to apologize for not listening, or whatever. Talk about how all of you can make a better day tomorrow. (by her listening, you not screaming so much, etc). Relationships are a 2 way thing. And even the most patient among us will snap after dealing with day after day of frustrating non-listeners. good luck.John and Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237207810959661060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431688839928883379.post-2578896214241880552009-02-17T12:07:00.000-08:002009-02-17T12:07:00.000-08:00Steph, it DOES get easier. I was the screamingest...Steph, it DOES get easier. I was the screamingest mom around. It made David (and me, and the kids) insane. I'm so much better almost all of the time, now. (Well, except for this weekend. Yikes.)<BR/><BR/>It took a lot of prayer, a lot of biting my tongue, and learning that if I go on a run most mornings, I'm a much nicer, calmer mother. <BR/><BR/>But it took a lot of years to get here. Luckily, three year olds don't remember us yelling. Ten year olds do. You've got a while... And you are a great and wonderful mother. None of us live up to the ideal, I've discovered. Most of us are just doing the best we can.Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576698293179840264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431688839928883379.post-58769848256346198182009-02-17T08:49:00.000-08:002009-02-17T08:49:00.000-08:00Well when you figure this out, you let me know! B...Well when you figure this out, you let me know! Boo has gotten so mouthy lately, she driving me crazy! I just thought it was because we have a baby on the way, but I guess not. That kind of makes me feel better that it might just be a phase. It's a good thing they are cute, every once in a while, or I might just get rid of her! ☺Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16580235966973355923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431688839928883379.post-60229236979073584732009-02-17T08:14:00.000-08:002009-02-17T08:14:00.000-08:00I am still waiting for those words of wisdom. I a...I am still waiting for those words of wisdom. I am screaming, kicking, yelling, trying to keep my nose above to water. Some days are great, some days are not. I just keep chugging along cuz the good days are really good. The few bits of gold from the wise ones let me hold one and see rays of sunshine. But they tell me, it just gets worse, they say, the younger years are the easiest. So enjoy them now. Which I know is no consolation. Pray, which is the first thing that always comes out of my mothers mouth. Have a one on one relationship with HF. Because having a 6 yr old, soon to be 7 4 yr old soon to be 5, and a 1 yr old. I tell ya, I am still in the sreaming to be heard, mean mommy stage. Good luck.amnixerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507911392590962502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6431688839928883379.post-72955755523591592762009-02-17T00:08:00.000-08:002009-02-17T00:08:00.000-08:00I'm sorry you are having tough days. I wish I cou...I'm sorry you are having tough days. I wish I could help! Hope you have a better day tomorrow...Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159964839263041252noreply@blogger.com