I already knew at 9:00 this morning that today was going to be one of "those" days. I had initially planned to take the boys to the park early before it got hot and before lunch and Drew's school....but that all changed when they were little monsters right from the get go! Honestly, by 9:00 I was SO done being mom for the day. No park for them. I did not want to deal with dirty children and loading and unloading.
Punishment for them for being naughty (even though they never knew that was the initial plan) but also punishment for mommy! What was I going to do with the unfavorable little attitudes until lunch, school, and nap!
Effort Theory.
The more effort you put in the happier the child. Starts as a newborn. Notice they are happy when you are standing, bouncing, swaying and putting forth maximum effort. You sit down and still bounce, rock, etc....but oooh no they know you are sitting and you must stand up and put for maxiumum effort.
Such was my morning. I did not have it in me to do the park so we just went out back. We played and then came in and had drinks and read books. Before I knew it, it was time for lunch. The boys were happy. Both ate well. Drew went to school. Carter took a nap. I know feel like I can face the rest of the day. And heck - maybe we will make Easter cookies like I had planned initially!
_________As of tonight____________
The night did not go as well as I had hoped. I failed on my end of the effort theory. No cookies were made. We muddled through the evening and made it until daddy got home and bed time. Tomorrow is a new day and I am going to be ready with a whole lot of EFFORT!
2 comments:
That's a cool theory. You're a great mom.
You have such a good attitude with your boys! I should try your effort theory!
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