Is your family's motto "I want that" ? The lists of I wants can go on & on. For my kids, it's "I want that scooter, I want that game", etc. For us, it's "I want that car, I want that bigger house." It seems that no matter what we have, there's always more. I always try to teach my older child the old "being content with what you have" lesson. It's true, most of us already have what we need ... it's just a matter of controlling what we want & WHY.
But now that Xmas is around the corner, talk about extra pressure. We still haven't even gotten our kids' presents yet; however, we have shopped for everyone else. I don't even know what to get the man of the house! He actually wanted a Wii, but yes they are indeed sold out . I promised him I'd get it for his bday in August.
On another note, I am so tired of my kids bickering. It seems that's all they do lately. It takes alot of my energy. I try to make sure the rules are clear along w/consequences. I even include a rule on keeping their hands to themselves, but I've learned that rules & consequences are worthless if we arent consistent & quick in responding to their constant bickering. So I stop what I'm doing to find out who broke the rules & then I apply the discipline. I heard that once kids see that rules are & will be enforced, the problem with bickering should @ least get better. But this is an every day thing in my case. My husband's family says it's normal & just let them be.
Dont get me wrong, my kids luv each other dearly! They have their happy times & their "crappy" times. I just wish they were hardly ever fighting over nothing! But, I also heard that this is good 4 them b/c once they're bigger, it means they will be closer as brother & sister. I'll let it go.... Instead, I will focus on enjoying my family & friends in the spirit of the season!!
But now that Xmas is around the corner, talk about extra pressure. We still haven't even gotten our kids' presents yet; however, we have shopped for everyone else. I don't even know what to get the man of the house! He actually wanted a Wii, but yes they are indeed sold out . I promised him I'd get it for his bday in August.
On another note, I am so tired of my kids bickering. It seems that's all they do lately. It takes alot of my energy. I try to make sure the rules are clear along w/consequences. I even include a rule on keeping their hands to themselves, but I've learned that rules & consequences are worthless if we arent consistent & quick in responding to their constant bickering. So I stop what I'm doing to find out who broke the rules & then I apply the discipline. I heard that once kids see that rules are & will be enforced, the problem with bickering should @ least get better. But this is an every day thing in my case. My husband's family says it's normal & just let them be.
Dont get me wrong, my kids luv each other dearly! They have their happy times & their "crappy" times. I just wish they were hardly ever fighting over nothing! But, I also heard that this is good 4 them b/c once they're bigger, it means they will be closer as brother & sister. I'll let it go.... Instead, I will focus on enjoying my family & friends in the spirit of the season!!
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Hey Prima! Glad you see you're online now too so I can keep up with how you family has grown! I hate to say it, but Stephanie and I still bicker at 26 and 21 years of age. It gets better I think, but it sticks around for awhile.
Happy Holidays!
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