Monday, August 13, 2012

Wits End: Population 1

Oh my goodness, I am so frustrated I'm not even sure where to start this except to say that my kids are driving me CRAZY! I have a permanent scowl on right now and I'm not sure how to rid myself of it. My son, age 7, and my daughter, age 5, have taken it upon themselves to ensure my insanity. And it all comes down to them not listening to me, threats to take them to the bathroom, more misbehavior, and me tearing my hair out. People pass by in the store as I'm scolding them and just smile while shaking their heads. Why oh why can't the little boogers just listen to me? It would avoid so much of this frustration.

They listen to Hubby of course. He doesn't let them disrespect me or ignore me while in his presence. I'm really the only one they do this to. And it always ends up the same. I start by asking, then pleading, then yelling through gritted teeth and threatening to take away their birthdays. My son argues with me constantly, no matter what it's about. I tell him to stop but he just keeps at it. He's stubborn that way. My daughter is the most strong-willed little demon spawn I've ever met. She is constantly doing things behind my back and then lying about it. She says things that are mean and uncaring just to see if she can get a rise out of me. She laughs at time outs, doesn't care if I take things away. And she's bossy to boot! Sweet on the outside, devil on the inside. Is it just me, or are kids (not just mine) getting more and more out of hand? I would've never been that mouthy to my parents!

I know... I'm not very consistent with them. I'm wait to enforce consequences until I can't take any more. And with the girl, it's difficult to understand what's even going to work. Also, I would never ever get anything done. They choose times when we are out in public to misbehave the worst. Today, I had to get some school shopping done because they start school next week. They were the most obnoxious kids ever. They hit each other, annoyed one another, tattled, and got louder and louder. They wouldn't stay seated in the stupid cart. They wouldn't quit grabbing things. And then they whined incessantly that they wanted something new to play with because they have nothing. For the record, I didn't get them anything new. They have plenty of crap. They don't need anything else. And I do not give in to whining, crying, or fit throwing ever. 

So Hubby is home. Kids are settled down. I'm in my room stewing. Hubby apologized that I had a rotten time with them. He's keeping them out of my hair so I can write this post. I have laundry to get done, but I really don't want to have to look at those little darlings of mine. Just so you know, they get plenty of cuddle time and attention from me. There is no reason whatsoever for them to be acting out.

I need help. What do you do when you get in a mood?

7 comments:

  1. Oh geesh I hear you. Mine are also two years apart. I try to find something alone away from everyone that will calm me down. Play an online game. Lose time on facebook. Call a friend. :)

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    1. Hubby made the kids leave me alone for a couple hours so I could write. He's nice that way...

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  2. Isn't it so irritating that they listen to hubby but not you. I wish I had answers for you, but I'm not very good at dealing with it. Usually I'll call,text or e-mail John then tell them I did so. Now they know they're in trouble and they usually stay out of site after that. We've started treating disobediance to me as a seperate offense. Say they are getting mouthy to me and I try to send them to the corner andd they laugh at me. When John gets home they are punished for not listening then after that they have to finish the original consequence. Not sure how it works yet we just started.

    You're not alone.

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    1. Thank you Suzie. You'll have to let me know how that's working out. Sometimes I threaten to call or text Daddy. That upsets my son a lot. Not that Hubby is going to do anything...lol.

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  3. You need a visit from Supernanny.She's sort them out in no time.

    Hugs,
    Hermione

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    1. Lol Hermione! I need her to straighten me out!

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  4. It's the dog days of summer and that doesn't help one tiny bit. You'll re-find your consistent, obey the first time self soon enough.

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