Lately, I have heard Eli say the following:
"Mama, that is a NITWIT!"
"Those shoes are too small Dada. FRICKEN!"
He uses a couple of more 'swears', and only one of them is he using correctly, and it really makes me upset. He screamed "Stupid baby" to Dora when she took his playdough.
I also realize that he YELLS a lot. He must be getting that from me!
Does anyone have anymore suggestions on how to keep from "swearing" around Kids, and not yelling? Keep in mind I am already maxed out on excedrin and motrin.
i love your posts...they are so real and pretty much describe my everyday life!! The only tip i have is try to whisper to the kiddos when they get in trouble, or really whenever you feel like screaming at them! i found that if instead of yelling I whisper to Cambree when she is in big trouble she listens WAY BETTER! i know it is easier said then done, but if you remember to whisper they tend to listen better and not scream themselves. just a thought!
ReplyDeleteI just pray. A lot.
ReplyDeleteI should pray more after today.
I don't know if it would work for you, but when the kids were growing up, we had a can in which you deposited money if you yelled or said mean things. The kids just put pennies in which made a difference to them. If you imposed it on yourself, you'd need to make it more substantial to get your attention. Bridget would then get the money to shop with. :)
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