tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980495855912644102.post964396114444091512..comments2011-07-24T16:11:11.080-07:00Comments on The Chronicles of my Life: WednesdayRobynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10681224364455897977noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980495855912644102.post-45281029233646661302008-12-14T18:41:00.000-08:002008-12-14T18:41:00.000-08:00I don't have any girls to speak of, but after 11 y...I don't have any girls to speak of, but after 11 years of teaching at many ages, I've seen enough. I just want to remind you of how you were as a girl- remember how awful we were to our mothers? I know you think your child will never act as you did, but they are human just as you were. So, try to keep that in mind. It's a phase, and someday she will be struggling with this exact same problem with her own daughter. : )Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00355796489206931180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980495855912644102.post-41987520483449714392008-12-06T17:01:00.000-08:002008-12-06T17:01:00.000-08:00Robyn,I am the worst with rotine and getting my ch...Robyn,<BR/>I am the worst with rotine and getting my children to bed. My in-laws often comment on how my kids are night owls. We often have family fight night...not FHE. I think it is just keep going and keep trying. That is what I have to tell myself daily. I have my bad days a lot and react poorly too. I think we are in a family so we can learn and grow together and repent and forgive together. Lots of love. Jennie P.S. I think you are amazing.Photo Crazy!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15232581438364515622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980495855912644102.post-54273676115319275332008-12-05T12:26:00.000-08:002008-12-05T12:26:00.000-08:00{{{{{{{{{{{{Robyn}}}}}}}}}}}}We all worry about ou...{{{{{{{{{{{{Robyn}}}}}}}}}}}}<BR/><BR/>We all worry about our kids and they will all go through stages that are more difficuly or easy for us to identify with them, and to understand how to help them, and keep ourselves from going crazy! :)<BR/><BR/>It is difficult when you feel like one child "ruins" the fun of the whole family at times. Rich has been a great example to me lately of not getting frustrated with the kids. When he see's that I'm at my breaking point- he'll tell the kids to stop the offending behavior or he'll tickle them so much they pee their pants! lol! That's a real threat for most of my kids, so they calm down and the subject usually turns to giggles... <BR/>Talking back- I know I'm a lot laid back than you are, but I've found if I ignore it, and tell them that they can't talk to me like that- they may not immediately stop, but they learn the rule and they know that they hurt my feelings when they do that, and they aren't going to get anything they are pleading for when they act like that.<BR/><BR/>You are a good mom and I am soooooo glad that you are my friend! Don't compare yourself to other moms... we all have our own parenting styles and as each child needs different parenting techniques- each parent has to develop their own way of dealing with their kids. :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09963196380759250864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980495855912644102.post-87957546223140421182008-12-05T06:10:00.000-08:002008-12-05T06:10:00.000-08:00I think we all worry about our kids, whether they ...I think we all worry about our kids, whether they are too shy or too outgoing, too independent and stubborn or too easily controlled and push-overs. As far as talking back, Brenna is doing that, I have tried a variety of things. Right now, I am completely ignoring her if she is acting like that. If she wants something or wants to talk to me, I will pay attention when she is being respectful and not throwing a fit. So far, it is working ok. Of course she throws a bigger fit, then finally calms down and acts like a normal child! Who knows. You always have to try new thingsokbushmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905349504583004812noreply@blogger.com