Let me set the scene for you.
It is 5:32pm and dinner is just about ready.
The babies have been screaming off and on for about the last 20 minutes.
I am trying to get dinner on the table and cooled to that every one can eat.
I have put out the fruit and the vegetable.
Hayden climbs up onto his chair and we have this conversation (I should say, he has this conversation).
“I don’t WANT THIS!!! I AM NOT HAPPY!!!!”
“DON’T TALK TO ME AGAIN! I AM GOING UPSTAIRS TO MY ROOM!” (stomps off up the stairs) “QUINN, GET OUT OF MY WAY! JAKE, LEAVE ME ALONE!”
The door slams shut, not once but twice.
I stand there a little confused as to what has just happened and I am a little baffled because the yelling and commotion that Hayden has just caused has silenced the crying.
I continue with making dinner and getting things ready.
About five minutes later, Hayden comes down.
“Mom, I am ready to be a good boy now. Can we eat dinner? I am sooo hungry and you do such a good job making dinner.”
Some how I have managed to discipline, get an apology and talk about the situation without having to say one word. A job well done for me. Mom wins, I think.
Can you teach me how to do that? The Wee One starts to freak out at the mere mention of something green and vegetable-y.
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Wow is all I can say. Just WOW. Oh yeah, and I’m jealous.
Didn’t you know that all three year olds are bipolar? You’re so right in your thinking…isn’t this just a taste of what life will be like living with a teenager? God help us…
You go girl! Teach me that please.
You can’t see me, but I’m bowing down to you. You’ve officially mastered the art of motherly mind control. I stand in awe.
Holy smokes. What have you done to that child? And whatever you have done, can you do it to mine?! What maturity! He knew he needed a time out, self-enforced it and then came back out with a great attitude and an apology. Well done!! Forget Supernanny and Helllooo Jen Buried with Children mommy!!! You go girl!
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