This morning after children were all dropped off, Bo is headed back to GA, Chelsea and Sarah at work.... I had a few minutes alone with Scott. He is headed out of town for the rest of the week and we were working on Christmas Cards and talking. It really is true (although I hate to admit it) that my "good" kids are a bit out of control (well, the control I like). Over the past year we have had serious issues with Sam, Zack and Carlton, each taking huge chunks of our time. Now, with those three not in house we see where we let things slide. I am very thankful that my children do not live in fear of me or Scott ...the down side to that is that fact that they do not apparently have any qualms about talking back. As we talked about it this morning I told Scott I fully intended to rectify that issue by New Years. I am so sick of disrespect. Scott's words? "Just try not to break any of them before I get home." I laughed and asked, "Seriously, have you met our kids?" lol...Breaking would be realllllly hard. Reigning in? That is my desire.
I love outrageous of my kids at times. I have not laughed quiet so hard at any of my children as I did at silly Tasha last night waiting for the parade to begin. Funny Funny girl! But, the boundaries of "time and place" need to be revisited. Last night? Tasha was well within appropriate boundaries....other times? hum.
So what do I want for Christmas? Ownership, repect and love in the heart of my children. Can't be that hard can it?
hahaha - "can't be that hard, can it" yikes, I hope you get your wish. I am really having a hard time with the talking back right now. I have a few kids who do not even acknowledge that they're doing it, even when I point it out over and over. It's getting old, real quick. My oldest four (bio - of course) NEVER talked back and I think I was spoiled. My younger group, with all of their issues, seem to think they are my peers - a fact I continually remind them is untrue.
ReplyDeleteIt is so true though that when you're in the midst of some serious behavior issues (like with your trio) that the other things don't look quite as bad - then things calm down and they seem HUGE and the downward slide is very quick. Good luck!