Today, was another one of those days where being a stay at home mom was not all that glamorous. Not sure why I got to have 2 of these days in a row when I am 8 months pregnant and feeling kinda tired, but lets just hope they are getting it out of the way before the baby comes....
It started with Logan at the bookstore. He did great at the story time. He was very chatty telling everyone, "I be Elmo for Halloween" and "My Daddy be a big wolf, his costume scary". He seriously said both these lines about 10 times. It was so cute to see him interacting with everyone. Unfortunately, I then made the bad decision to stop at Starbucks for a hot chocolate on the way out of the store. Logan insisted he wanted a cookie, but knowing we had brownies and a TON of Halloween candy at home I said no. Well, Logan through a huge temper tantrum. He was literally on the floor crying that he wanted a cookie. I can only remember 2 big public tantrums in the last 8 years as a parent between my 3 boys (though I am sure there may have been 1 or 2 more). Mostly, they reserve those moments for me at home, which is much easier to deal with. Being pregnant I couldn't lift him up and carry him out, with him kicking and yelling, so I had to wait it out. Definitely an embarrassing moment as a parent, but the hug and apologies I got once we got home almost made it OK. I treasure my snuggle time when I can get it.
The rest of the day was uneventful until Evan and Colin got home. I caught Evan hiding in the dining room between the wall and the china cabinet with a huge pile of candy bars and he was chomping away. If I wasn't so mad at his sneakiness, I would have laughed. He did a couple other sneaky things too, liking playing x-box on mute after I told him he couldn't play and finding Dennis' iPad under his sheets. I hope he isn't picking up too much from his big brother, because Evan has always been very honest. I know he was very sorry and I know he is a good kid at heart, but I hope this phase passes quickly.
After homework was done, I had 7 boys in my basement at one point because a bunch of neighbors were over. Because boys are so loud I was literally thanking God that we have a basement. Growing up in a house full of women, I don't think I will ever be used to the noise and activity level that a bunch of boys can create. We used to spend our days playing school or house, making up dances, or playing barbies. There wasn't much fighting or yelling going on. I try hard to maintain a quiet noise level in our home and keep everyone calm. I know I don't always succeed, but I don't think it hurts either. I feel like if I yell at them, then they will yell at each other and it just becomes a crazy cycle.
Anyway, by bath and bed time I was worn out. I am forever thankful my kids go to bed easily without a fight. When I said prayers with the boys tonight, I was sure to end with a prayer that they all have good days tomorrow and hopefully God and the boys were listening to me...
Just a quick note as I look back over this...Friday was much much better. Evan came home with his progress report (the Kindergarten version of a report card) and it was excellent. He knows almost everything he is supposed to know by the end of Kindergarten and he scored excellent marks for sharing in class, working well with others and working well Independently. We are so proud of him!
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