I'd like to think I am a nice person. I have friends, after 12 years of being together, my husband still likes me and I generally don't make people angry. However, I am beginning to think that maybe I am not so nice after all. I mean, some of the hateful things that my mouth utters to my children shocks even me, at times.After two months of being a stay-at-home-mom, I am still not used to the relentless bombardment of questions about EVERYTHING and the constant noise. In an effort to achieve moments of peace, tranquility and silence, I have found myself saying things to my girls that are embarrassing to admit. It's a lot easier to admit when typing, however. So here it goes.
I have been asking my 4 year-old to stop asking so many questions. I have asked her to stop talking to me for 5 minutes. I have promised her treats for being quiet. I have given my 2 year-old her binky to keep her quiet. I have told her to zip it. I have told my children to leave the room so I can think. I have asked my children if their story is really that interesting before telling it to me. I have told my daughter she won't have any friends if she doesn't learn how to be nicer. And I know there are more, but I just can't think of them all at the moment.
Whew....I feel better now that I have admitted to my horrible mothering tendencies. I never did say I would win mother-of-the-year award. My fate was sealed when I put the dog's ear drops in my son's eye thinking it was his eye drops. But that is a whole other story....
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Oh, please, it's completely normal! But what used to get me and they NEVER outgrow it is....talking to me while I'm on the phone!
ReplyDeleteI've told them since they were tots, DO NOT TALK TO ME WHILE I'M ON THE PHONE UNLESS YOU OR YOUR BROTHER ARE DYING!
Last week I'm on the phone with a CSR or receptionist....the 17 year old has to announce that he is leaving. And expects an answer...and keeps yelling for me. He knows I'm on the phone...it never ends. Pay Back will be sweet....................