tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947320675744665230.post5060106033310016104..comments2023-08-16T09:57:37.493-04:00Comments on Open, new ideas for brilliant, restless moms: A near perfect day and a request for help.Sherrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08600904912151877914noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947320675744665230.post-84759745065933641832010-06-16T23:29:48.198-04:002010-06-16T23:29:48.198-04:00I need a plate to put my popsicle on... that crack...I need a plate to put my popsicle on... that cracks me up, but... it is so true, isn't it? What have we been reduced to? :-)Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600904912151877914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947320675744665230.post-80420800812041910392010-06-16T09:30:57.240-04:002010-06-16T09:30:57.240-04:00Oh my god, this is my life. "I need a blanket...Oh my god, this is my life. "I need a blanket. I want juice. I need a plate to set my popsicle on. My feet are cold...."<br /><br />You just made me realize.<br /><br />Putting this on top priority this summer as well.TKWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409505008377005185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947320675744665230.post-72652027110924345652010-06-15T15:48:12.670-04:002010-06-15T15:48:12.670-04:00Sue - Need to follow up with you on something.... ...Sue - Need to follow up with you on something.... I have interested parties... will email....Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600904912151877914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947320675744665230.post-24648067532466335492010-06-15T08:54:21.119-04:002010-06-15T08:54:21.119-04:00I know what you mean about getting sucked into the...I know what you mean about getting sucked into the cycle of servitude...I think it's about wanting to be there for your kids and making sure their needs get met.But they can get their own stuff from upstairs, right?!?<br />Try to change just ONE thing. As Kim said, it's really about breaking habits. I have a friend who makes one dinner, and if you don't like it/eat it you have to get yourself a banana.<br />Good Luck! It's so hard - I know!<br />P.S. Little kids can do little chores. "Dusting" tops the list.Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947320675744665230.post-6225556902117393102010-06-15T08:50:36.311-04:002010-06-15T08:50:36.311-04:00With Olivia, we do the chores. With the boys, howe...With Olivia, we do the chores. With the boys, however, it becomes more of a _"did you make that mess? Then clean it up!" type thing which does not invite consistency. I will try the chore list (I do have my handy dandy dry erase board ready to go in the kitchen). I do find myself doing the - "separate!" all day long. I like the idea of quiet time.... may try that too. And... right... there's that too - do you break up the disagreement OR do you let them work it out / duke it out? Both have benefits and drawbacks. Live and learn, I guess...Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600904912151877914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947320675744665230.post-5758186935665521162010-06-15T08:20:54.024-04:002010-06-15T08:20:54.024-04:00Oh, as far as the sibling rivalry, I am stumped mo...Oh, as far as the sibling rivalry, I am stumped most days. I usually find myself announcing, "Separate!"<br /><br />Sometimes I handle it calmly and we work toward peace...other days, I want to just let them duke it out!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03884188099501110472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1947320675744665230.post-56867354919387794392010-06-14T21:09:47.928-04:002010-06-14T21:09:47.928-04:00Hey, I am back on here again. Such a blog slacker...Hey, I am back on here again. Such a blog slacker! Don't mean to be...really enjoy reading your's and seeing how others' lives are. I am all for self-sufficiency! Oh how I can understand the "mom, serve me" attitude. They start out as these helpless babies, so we do everything for them...then, it seems like overnight, we look at this school age child, feet up, making requests! I have been working on reprogramming my youngest all year. What is it again? That rule about how many times it takes to form a new habit? I think with kids it is double. It is a wonderful thing, though, when they get into a routine of doing things for themselves and they feel pretty good about themselves, too. We did chore charts to get it started (in fact, I may do it again for this summer). My kids are really motivated by these and when they request Wii or computer time, the question is always, "Are your chores done?" Another great thing is "quiet time" where everyone has to go in separate rooms and have time to read, pray, sleep, whatever...the rule is, they can't disrupt anyone else's q.t., especially Mom's! Hope these help. They probably aren't anything you haven't heard, but thought I would pass tips on that have helped me. Enjoy your week!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03884188099501110472noreply@blogger.com