Jul
Cracking the Whip
Our summer has been filled with lots of fun and excitement, and a plethora of meltdowns to boot. Being pregnant and according to Will, quite crabby has only added fuel to the fire. I confess I feel the crab snapping at my children. I’m not sure who started what – if it was my crabbiness instigating the meltdowns or vise-versa, but we are stuck in a spiral and I am sooooo done with it all. The solution for me was more structure and scheduling. I enjoy being low-key, letting my kids play and chose the things they want to do, but that me has been suspended for the sake of the household until the end of the summer, in which time the situation will be reevaluated. I don’t enjoy being the Nazi mom cracking the whip, but sometimes it needs to happen. Most of the next little while gets to be scheduled. Yes, we have it down to the minute with piano practice, math, reading, spelling, snack time, chores, games, etc. So far it has worked like a dream and we have had no fighting. I can feel the teacher in me sneaking to the surface. I have repressed her for so long. Let’s see if it lasts…
20Jul
Can I hire you to crack my whip? I’m too tired to do it myself.
20Jul
I don’t think its the pregnancy because the same thing is happening at my house. I’ll have to give your idea a try
20Jul
Seriously, what is it about summer and too much free time, it just isn’t good! It always makes me feel better to know that I am not the only getting mad at my kids all the time! Don’t wear yourself out too much!