"Whether you're home full-time or working full-time, teaching your child to listen to you and behave appropriately is an ongoing and time-consuming process. But unlike working parents, full-time parents must deal with temper tantrums, whining, and all the other naughtiness the kids can think of, on a much more frequent basis." - Christina Baglivi Tinglof (The Stay-at-Home Parent Survival Guide)
Every morning when I wake up, I always try to remind myself that I will try not to get angry and shout so much. I am afraid that it might have a negative effect on baby Sam. But as soon as I finished saying this to myself, Paul will start doing things that really, really piss me off...(excuse me for the term) like playing with his milk, throwing his toys all over the room, playing with insects outside, and a whole lot more. And so goodbye to good mood and hello to stressful day (ma-hihigh blood nanaman ako!!!). Our neighbor will have to suffer and hear me shout and call Paul's name the entire day!
I don't know, but for me, kids nowadays are so much different with kids during my time and especially during my mom's and grandparent's time. I remember when I was growing up, whenever I hear my mom shout or see her stare at me with those scary big eyes, I would stop whatever "kalokohan" I was doing. When my mom calls my name, my knees would start to shake and my whole body would get so weak from fear. But I am wondering, why does my son isn't acting that way with me? When I start to call his name and stare at him...there's no effect! He'll even do it again so as to really make me mad, as if he enjoys it!
I also remember when my younger brother, Sean, when he was just two or three years old, he's so behave and quiet. He can play on his own without destroying his toys. He can sit still and be happy and content. But, not with Paul...he can't keep still for even a minute. He's very hyper active, loves to run and jump, throws his toys and destroys his cars, books and even my stuff. Argghh!!!!
I am not sure what's the culprit for this kind of behavior? I think its the milk and the vitamins he's taking, or the foods (especially junk foods) he's eating, the shows he's watching on t.v., or the games he's playing...I really, really do not know!!! Hay!!! Disciplining a child is very hard, and the outcome of it reflects on me...I mean, if Paul grows up to be a "bad boy" it will reflect on what kind of mother am I...or is it just my high expectations not on Paul but on me as a mother? (Ha, I'll have to discuss that on a different topic)
I guess I should be thankful! I am blessed with a very healthy and witty child. I should always look on the bright side, and not stress on the things that a normal child does. I guess, my son is just exploring his world and absorbing all the new things he's learning everyday. And I should cherish all this experiences and memories, because when he becomes a teenager and starts his college, we will have less time together.
All I want is for him to grow up and be a very good person, one who's like his dad...a person with a golden heart...
Every morning when I wake up, I always try to remind myself that I will try not to get angry and shout so much. I am afraid that it might have a negative effect on baby Sam. But as soon as I finished saying this to myself, Paul will start doing things that really, really piss me off...(excuse me for the term) like playing with his milk, throwing his toys all over the room, playing with insects outside, and a whole lot more. And so goodbye to good mood and hello to stressful day (ma-hihigh blood nanaman ako!!!). Our neighbor will have to suffer and hear me shout and call Paul's name the entire day!
I don't know, but for me, kids nowadays are so much different with kids during my time and especially during my mom's and grandparent's time. I remember when I was growing up, whenever I hear my mom shout or see her stare at me with those scary big eyes, I would stop whatever "kalokohan" I was doing. When my mom calls my name, my knees would start to shake and my whole body would get so weak from fear. But I am wondering, why does my son isn't acting that way with me? When I start to call his name and stare at him...there's no effect! He'll even do it again so as to really make me mad, as if he enjoys it!
I also remember when my younger brother, Sean, when he was just two or three years old, he's so behave and quiet. He can play on his own without destroying his toys. He can sit still and be happy and content. But, not with Paul...he can't keep still for even a minute. He's very hyper active, loves to run and jump, throws his toys and destroys his cars, books and even my stuff. Argghh!!!!
I am not sure what's the culprit for this kind of behavior? I think its the milk and the vitamins he's taking, or the foods (especially junk foods) he's eating, the shows he's watching on t.v., or the games he's playing...I really, really do not know!!! Hay!!! Disciplining a child is very hard, and the outcome of it reflects on me...I mean, if Paul grows up to be a "bad boy" it will reflect on what kind of mother am I...or is it just my high expectations not on Paul but on me as a mother? (Ha, I'll have to discuss that on a different topic)
I guess I should be thankful! I am blessed with a very healthy and witty child. I should always look on the bright side, and not stress on the things that a normal child does. I guess, my son is just exploring his world and absorbing all the new things he's learning everyday. And I should cherish all this experiences and memories, because when he becomes a teenager and starts his college, we will have less time together.
All I want is for him to grow up and be a very good person, one who's like his dad...a person with a golden heart...
1 comment:
easy lang sis... malalagpasan din ni Paul yang phase na yan and then you will just laugh about it someday.
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