Today is one of those days where I actually have a sore throat from yelling. I know I'm not the only one who has experienced this, but I have to say when you're in the moment it sure feels like it. I'm not saying my kids are horrible, but just tiring.
My biggest headache of the day is my almost 6 year old expressing his independence. Cade seems to think that since he's 'big' he can do way more than a 6 year old should. In the last couple of weeks he has tried my patience with his wandering to get ahead of the pack. Today was no different when he told me he wanted to go check out a tunnel that runs under the street at Old Orchard Park. I told him no, because DUH he can't go walking into a tunnel by a street unsupervised and the other boys were busy so I couldn't go with him. He of course did not listen and I had to leave the three younger boys to go after him. A part of me would like to leave him and show him what I mean, but if something were to happen I would never forgive myself. After screaming at him about what 'monsters' can do to him and how irresponsible it is to run away and have mommy run after him and leave the little boys unsupervised we went back to the park. Now I am stuck with a quandary...how do I let my little independent boy have his independence with out risking his life or his siblings? I try not to be a "helicopter mom", constantly hovering, but I don't want to be neglectful either letting him have too much freedom. Needless to say today was a long day. Thank goodness Cade can be helpful and actually helped Kellen get dressed after his bath tonight. Sometimes my frustrations feel so large and other times the ease and happiness I find with my boys is the best reward.
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