Sometimes I joke that it’s a good thing my kids are cute or else I might kill them. I’m joking people. Don’t get your panties bunched up. My point is that although I love my kids dearly they can drive me absolutely batty.
I recently boo-hooed in this post about not liking my oldest daughter at times. By the way the support was overwhelming and I’m very thankful that so many of you “get” me. My darling Madeline redeemed herself this weekend. The child who had been the brattiest of brats last week was a dream child over the weekend. Not only was she behaving well but she did some very nice things. Her cousin came over to play and Madeline took it upon herself to give her cousin her Bratz doll case and all it’s contents because she knows how much this cousin loves to play with Bratz dolls. Then later she asked permission to give her Wekinz member name and password to a couple of little girls that she knows are too poor to have their own Webkinz. Madeline has always been thoughtful and giving like that and I felt really proud of her. I went to bed last night basking in her warm fuzziness. At that moment I really liked her. Until this morning when she threw a tantrum because her uniform didn’t feel “right”. I better get used to this parenting roller coaster because I’m in for a long ride!
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Burg
March 26th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
Aww, that’s so sweet.. I so love the sweet times.. My oldest has been hell on wheels the past two days. I think I may be getting a bald spot because of it!
Cece
March 26th, 2007 at 11:08 pm
It bugs the crap out of me how they can be so sweet, loving, cute AND big PITA at the flip of a switch!!! I’ve been SO fed up w/my Drama Queen’s shit that I put together a “contract” that she & I read,agreed & signed. It resides on the door of our fridge. So far, its done wonders for the ‘tude & tantrums. All I have to do is give her the agreed upon one warning & *snap* the ‘tude is gone!
I love the new look, BTW!
Denguy
March 26th, 2007 at 11:52 pm
I mentioned last week to my wife that I hated our daughter (which, of course, I don’t), but she didn’t seem to get what I was saying.
The "Mind"
March 27th, 2007 at 5:29 am
Oh, I totally understand what you are saying…I have a teenage boy in the house. Well, two of them, but my oldest is the worst. We either get along, or I can’t stand the fact that he’s breathing. There is no happy medium. And now that there are girlfriend’s milling about…psssshhh!
Is it bad to say I like my kids better when they are asleep? LOL!
elasticwaistbandlady
March 27th, 2007 at 6:04 am
Remember when I commented that “Mama said there’d be days like this, there’d be days like this, my mama said?” Well, when it comes to parenting my many mini-Infidels ranging from pouty pre-teen girls down to tantrum prone toddlers, I’ve adapted a more John Lennon theme song to describe how it feels. “Nobody told me there’d be days like this. Nobody told me there’d be days like this. Strange days indeed. Most peculiar, mama.”
Janet a.k.a. "Wonder Mom"
March 27th, 2007 at 6:31 am
Our daughter’s must be some sort of spirited ‘dopplegangers’ because I seem to be going through the exact same cycle of niceness vs. intolerable lately.
DeeJay
March 27th, 2007 at 6:42 am
Awww But she’s so cute. hehe
Maggie
March 27th, 2007 at 8:46 am
Great Picture of your daughter!
I know exactly how you feel. Having a twelve year old girl… she was easy as a kid but watch out when the hormones kicked in.
Mrs. Schmitty
March 27th, 2007 at 8:51 am
I SO feel your pain! I love my kiddies too…but at times I want to throw them in a box on the front lawn with a sign that reads “Free to a good home”.
Jenn
March 27th, 2007 at 8:55 am
It’s the good times/behavior that keep us from handing them over to the next band of gypsies that wanders through.
I thought being a teenager was a rollercoaster ride from hell…I now know it was NOTHING compared to being a parent.
Mamma
March 27th, 2007 at 10:12 am
They never want us to get too confident in our skillz!
PS–I tagged you for the seven songs meme.
Can’t wait to see your list.
Jennifer
March 27th, 2007 at 12:20 pm
This parenting roller coaster never ends, does it?! Sometimes I just want to get off for a little while, like when my son’s acting like a piss ant. I’m gladly along for the ride when he’s being sweet!
Sierra
March 27th, 2007 at 12:38 pm
Kids are fun and I totally get the concept of cuteness as a built-in protection mechanism for misbehaving kids. It is fun when kids are in tune with how others are feeling and make an effort to help out or cheer up.
I think that nutrition might have something to do with the roller coaster gig, but with girls it might just be drama. Enjoy the ride and keep up the good work.
Elle
March 27th, 2007 at 1:30 pm
Yup the sweet definately outweighs the bitter!!!! It’s hard to stay mad at little people that are so cute!
Momish
March 27th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
What a great photo! And kudos for her for being so sweet!
MotoMom
March 27th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
Personally, I find the “bad” times a bit harder to handle when I know how well the kids can behave. Thanks for your honesty in this issue. It is good to know that you are not the only one who feels like this.
scribbit
March 27th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Glad to hear you’ll keep her around a little longer. I know what you mean, they all go through phases, some worse than others, where you wonder how you’ll make it through. I have an 8 year-old who’s slowly driving me insane. If only I can hold out–
Tabba
March 27th, 2007 at 8:04 pm
See?? And just when you were going to sell her to the gypsies, she goes and pulls her shit together.
Just for you.
Smart girl
Jenster
March 28th, 2007 at 7:27 am
She’s precious! And sounds very sweet.
Get used to the whole Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde thing. :o)
Sparky Duck
March 28th, 2007 at 8:18 am
I could say wait until the teenage years, but why scare you?
Mert
March 28th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
Yup, she is a cutie! Kids, the stories I read on the web… at least people are coming out and being real. i am so glad that some people choose to lay it all out there… that makes others (like moi) feel like we aren’t nuts.
Last night my daughter said she wanted to snuggle. I was honest and said that my pit wasn’t where she wanted to be right then, i was a little funky. She said, “That’s OK mom, it’s worth it!”
I got all gooey on the inside and said “OK!” and moved to let her snuggle.
” I was just kidding, ” she said wryly.
Yeah, and mine JUST turned 6. Whoopdeddoo.
Kristin
March 28th, 2007 at 9:26 pm
It’s true… it’s part of their genius - just when you fear you are going to have drop them off in the middle of nowhere, they turn nice…and suck you back in!;-)
Lisa
March 28th, 2007 at 11:04 pm
I love that photo of her. SHe’s such a pretty girl. From what I hear of so many moms with three or more, there’s always that one kid who gets under their skin.
I can’t remember how old she is, but maybe all that puberty stuff is starting?
Queen of the Mayhem
March 29th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
It’s always the same….they push us to the absolute limit….then when we are contemplating jumping off a bridge, they suck us back in with a few kind acts! KIDS!
Sounds like she does have a good heart! Being kind is something that is very difficult to learn….at least it comes naturally to her!
You know what they say about hard heads………..they make for a soft behind!
Damselfly
March 30th, 2007 at 8:58 am
I actually was thinking of that post yesterday when my baby refused to nap!