The last couple of days I seem to be less patient with my 4 year old daughter Sierra. I'm not sure if its me or her or the both of us.
As an example, the ritual every night is come home, eat dinner, take shower, hangout, stories, bedtime. Last night she seemed to be complaining about everything. So I retraced a bit and these are some things that I came up with.
1. My wife brought home Pizza for dinner but it had to be cooked so that threw dinner off about 45 minutes and Sierra was whining about the delay.
2. Sierra was very stubborn in general. Just not listening to anything.
3. Rebecca had worked really late last night and missed Idol. She wanted to hang out with Sierra and they were watching Tivo until Sierra started complaining about how long the show was. She usually does watch some TV before her bedtime stories but it was earlier than that.
This really upset me because Ro has been working her a$$ off lately and just wanted some chill time and the kid is killing it with her complaining.
So I wondered if the break in routine threw her off and thats why the issues.
I read another blog debating the importance of routine in little kids and that's what sparked this whole thread I think. Sierra is a little older and knows the rules and can express herself so my current theory is that routime is not as important. I may be changing that theory if things continue.
I'm also bummed out with some situations at work so maybe I'm short as well.
I probably wouldnt think about it but normally everything is cool and we have good times during the evening.
I'm just making a mental note to be aware of the situation and analyze it a little more as it unfolds.
I love the wife and the kid more than I can type so its my job to be the best I can be.
Ahh the joys of parenthood. Maybe we should all go back to Disney World.
L8R!
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How about you deviate the routine a little --This may take an initial explanation ,more than once even- Imay not be the one to say this ,but there it is--Included in allthis is that Dad may need a short break when he gets home--That also needs to be explained--All things have to be considered. you fadda
As a parent having raised 3 kids, I can tell you that being a parent is the hardest, most stressful and also by far the most rewarding experience you will ever have. The key word here is "parenting." First let me say that you and Rebecca are doing a wonderful job as parents. That became even more evident to me after spending Saturday with some relatives with small children that were absolutely the most unruly kids I have spent time with. Even Russell, who usually doesnt let kids bother him, was about to lose his mind. In the car on the way home, he said that it wasnt the fault of the kids, but the lack of parenting. He was absolutely right. Badly behaved children are undisciplined. And discipline and teaching kids takes a lot of energy and caring that your kids will grow up to be responsible adults. I wished Sierra could have been there, so they could have seen what a good kid is. She didnt get there by herself. She got there because of good parenting. I am always proud to be in public with my grandaughter, and even prouder to be with her parents. A lot of love and some discipline go a long way. Some days are harder and more stressful than others, but keep up the good work. It doesnt go without notice.
Your patience will pay off. Your reward will be in the kind of person she will grow up to be, and I can already see your success. Hang in there. You guys are doing it right! Love you lots, Grammi
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