"In our day to day actions, it is often the small and simple things that will have a long-lasting impact. What we say, how we act, and how we choose to react will influence not only ourselves but also those around us. We can build up, or we can tear down." -Per G. Malm

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

My first time

I know there will be many more of these conversations throughout my parenting career, however, today was my first of "I don't love you." and "I don't care about you anymore." I believe I also heard a "dangit" muttered while going up the stairs and a "shut your mouth" through the closed bedroom door. What caused all of these harsh words and hurt feelings? It would be the simple, "No Emily, you may not have a bottle to play with in the living room" I would hate to see what happens when it is something big. What or who is it that posses my sweet little angel and turns her into this little demon and how do I get rid of it?

3 comments:

emily said...

I'm sorry that I laugh when I read this post. Yes, it's the first of many times I'm sure. It was such a shock to me that all this "drama" happened so young. No one prepared me for that. Young moms should know--it's not just the teenage years! Hang in there. Your sweet girl will reappear before you know it!

Deb said...

I agree with Emily. However, when you find out the cure let me know. Kenny has been doing that the past week or so. it is becoming very trying on the nerves.

Shanna said...

Yeah let me know the cure too. Katie and I have been struggling and I am afraid she wont break out of it till shes moved out. But I am trying HARD to mend us and get back what we used to have. (makes me want the rest to be boys...)