I swear they have a unique timing sensor implanted somewhere on their bodies. This sensor scans for the most inappropriate time and then signals the short people to begin their antics. If I could, I would isolate this mechanism and have it surgically removed.
Summer seems to increase their propensity to argue. It begins with the simplest of things and escalates with the speed of a rocket. I have the patience of a saint when managing the behaviours of other people's children. My voice stays calm as I encourage distraught children to a compromise and restore harmony once again. I can stop bad attitudes and smart mouth responses with a single steely glance, but with my own children, I'm sunk!
I'm beginning to think part of me is so wounded that my OWN children would behave in such ways. It leaves my defenses quaking as I work through my arsenal of behaviour management techniques. Maybe I need some new tricks, maybe they're just building an immunity to my methods? Whatever the reason, or combination of reasons, I'm not ready to admit defeat! I will rise like a phoenix from the ashes and triumph (even if it kills me.) I can't let them win....it's only the middle of July! Wish me luck.
Thank goodness I'm not the only one! I think the heat is causing that sensor you mentioned to go haywire. :) They can be the best of friends and then all of a sudden it is World War 3, and over something as simple as who is sitting where, and who is looking at someone. And it seems that an entire house is not enough room for them. They are off to camp today so someone else can act as their referee today! Hopefully there will be be no bloodshed... who am I kidding? They leave their worst moments for mom alone!
ReplyDeleteWow, Kaarina it is nice to hear that I'm in the same boat. You are an experienced and exceptional mother so now I don't feel so alone. I'm thinking of investing in black and white stripe referee shirts and wearing a whistle. Are you with me?
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