Aiva is the most independent, strong-willed, stubborn child you've ever encountered. This quote could have been written about her.
Suffice it to say, I AM SORRY to everyone that happened to be at church yesterday. It was my fault because I helped her put her shoes on out in the parking lot, and I am NOT supposed to help her with anything. I appologize for her screaming out for Mike multiple times in sacrament meeting. Apparantly he's the nice one, and would save her from my evil attempts at helping her.
Anyone care to know what works for time-out during sacrament meeting? I took her outside and strapped her in her carseat and stood outside the door, and let her scream and cry all she wanted. When she was calm, and agreed to be good, I let her out and there were no more problems for the rest of the meeting.
Ooooh, I get lots of mean-mom points.
Thanks to the sweet laurel in my ward that helped with Emma while I was being a mean mom to Aiva, and for entertaining Aiva while I took Emma out to nurse.
Remind me . . . how long does a calling in the bishopric last??? 5 years??? So I'm on my own for 2 1/2 more years . . .
I think I'll be racking up a LOT more mean-mom points.
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Oh my. I am so sorry! Our first Sunday in the ward (3 years ago) William had the most ridiculous series of meltdowns. I about died when, three days later, I was introduced to someone from the ward who said, "So, what was wrong with your son on Sunday?" Ugh!
If it makes you feel any better, I didn't hear her at all. It is always so much louder when it is your own child.
You are a brave and strong woman. Seriously, if you want to sit by us we would be more than happy to help with either child. (Of course, Marie and Aiva might cause more commotion than it is worth.)
That's so hard! You want them to be able to do things for themselves but it's so hard at the same time! I'm good at getting mean-mom points, don't feel bad. Hang in there!
Genius time out! I take the kids to the class room across the lobby from the mother's room where there are four chairs and white walls and nothing else. I like your idea much better.
I'm with Bethany, I didn't hear her at all. I was too busy dealing with my crazy kids and I think that's true for almost everyone else in the ward.
I look and you and remember Stacie Hill and think of both of you sitting there by yourselves with two little, little kids and wonder how in the world you do it. I don't know, but you are amazing to do it.
Your hair looked darling on Sunday, by the way. I love it!
oh boy, EVERYONE goes through this, and until you do, you think people with those kids "should be able to control them!!!" oh nooooo, Bentley had a bad case of fit throwing every 2o seconds and Jace is picking up where he left off. Love your servant post! hahahaha
Okay, first of all...they don't stop screaming even if the hubby is sitting on that bench with you. My Cannon has a new 'trick'...he likes to scream at the top of his lungs (during sacrament) "I NEED TO POOP!". That's fun.
I can totally relate.
And I feel for ya. I remember wondering somedays why I was even there...but then I learned to quit caring so much and decided to roll with it...let my kids be kids. And guess what, we survived every single one of those Sundays...probably thanks to a few of my own laurels.
Hang in there.
It gets better...okay, not really...I already told you that :)
You're girls are adorable!
You poor thing. Try not to be too hard on yourself. It helps me knowing that every Mom in the World has gone through something similar. You are not alone!!! You're so amazing and you're such an amazing Mom. I love you to death!!!
Well it sounds like Carlee and Aiva are one in the same. I describe Carlee pretty much the same way; incredibly independent and beyond belief stubborn. She has spent many a sacrament meeting in her carseat, in the car, screaming. But if you follow my trend, the second child is opposite. Lily acts like a 3 year old a lot of the time, but it is never like Carlee was/is.
I'm sorry that you have to sit alone at church. That would be so hard. I hope they don't make him Bishop next :)
I too barely heard anything above my own crazy crew. But I confess that anytime I do hear someone elses kids screaming, I have to refrain a bit from laughing right out loud because I just know that in a few moments it will be one of my own.
I have found that I have spent many wasted moments worrying what others are thinking. You can't change it, or prevent it, so I guess we have to roll with it. What I want to know is when did these little.. uh.. "angels" realize they were their own little people with opinions and feelings?
Psst.. I think you are a wonderful mom. Hang in there and don't be afraid to ask for help.
Oh Elise!! I have to admit that this totally made me laugh. That is a great idea to take her out to the car to let her scream! I'm so glad that you got a little bit of help at church. It is hard to do it on your own and I'm not sure it gets any easier. Hang in there sister!
I LOVE your new fonts!! And I loved seeing you and your darling girls yesterday.
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