Adjusting to a new schedule, with Ladybug (4 years old) home every day instead of at morning preschool, has been tough. It's an adjustment for her, because she gets to spend all day with ME instead of her fun, amusing friends.
It's also an adjustment for me. I didn't have a lot of time to get work done with her at preschool for three hours a day (and two of those days, I had church commitments that took that time). But I was spoiled with solo grocery shopping, time to write and blog in peace, and sometimes the occasional coffee or walking date with a fellow mom.
This has been hard. Please hear this. I love my daughter and love that I get to spend more time with her. But last week was tough.
There were too many times last week that I raised my voice. There were too many times that I got frustrated because she didn't listen and respond on my first request. There were a few times when I had to give myself a time-out so that I wouldn't totally blow my top.
I don't know that there is any one solution to helping us have fewer blow ups. But my goal (along with Hubby), is to be firmer with boundaries. To give a warning then follow through on punishment. But also to give more attention. To get on the floor and play more. To laugh more. To enjoy our time together more.
I feel ya. My son is also home for the summer and it's tough. We got lucky that we went on vacation immediately after school was out, but then we got home and it was a BUMMER.It's also 8000 degrees, so none of us want to be outside much. Hang in there! Hope it gets better for you.
ReplyDeleteOy, I can relate! I have four boys, two of which aren't even in preschool yet, so I don't feel like I ever get a spare second to myself. It can be pretty exhausting. My mom has been watching the Supernanny and she really enjoys pointing out to me the areas where I can improve in setting boundaries and following through... I still love her though ;)
ReplyDeleteI found you through Running Rachel and I linked up this week as well. I've been doing 'Fess Up Friday for a long time now and it's almost therapeutic. Laughing at life really helps me not to go nuts. Have a great day!