Well, today we went to Commerce with GeGe to get the kids some new summer clothes. It was very fun picking out cute little clothes for both kids and made me ready for the summer! I'm tired of the cold weather and the constant ups and downs! Just give me a consistent weather pattern, please! The kids acted remarkably well and were real troopers, so we ended up at Chick-fil-a and let them play on the playground. We had a great time!
Tonight wasn't as easy putting Rachel to bed. She decided to come to her door again and again and again. Nick's approach is a little different...he's sweet at first and then gets frustrated and she kinda picks up on that. I've decided that the best thing is to try not to be emotional...happy, sad or mad. So, the next time, I went to the door and she needed several things, which I did not indulge. She cried and begged me to come in her room, rock her and sing her a song. I told her that she could do it by herself and she didn't need me. She begged and begged and cried and cried. She told me she couldn't walk. When I told her to hop, skip, jump, dance or run herself back to her bed, she started laughing. So, I knew she wasn't too serious. I think she just wanted to see if she could get some more mommy lovin' and I wouldn't do it. I still felt a little sad about it, but not as bad as the other night. I know she's precious and I LOVE spending time with her. I love hugging her, singing to her, reading to her and every other wonderful thing. But, I feel strongly that at bedtime, I just have to cut it off when it's clear that she doesn't really NEED anything. Otherwise, Nick and I won't get our time together without the kids and we don't get a break! So, I guess we'll have to continue being tough parents! It's not one of the perks of parenting! :)
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