Happy times are here at the Ellison home. It is almost spring and I love it. Really the nice weather seems to help my spirit and helps me look more on the positive side instead of the negative. My last post was about me about to lose my sanity but things have gotten better. We are trying this discipline thing and it seems to be working and I think he is finally understanding the word no and what it means. I ignore him when he screams and that has seemed to help him not scream so much. Things are looking better. Maybe someday I can handle another kid.
Mack helping me vacuum with his little vacuum. Mack is quite the helper. He loves to help me sweep the floor, mop and vacuum. Hope this last well into his many years living at home. Well until he is 18 and out on his own!
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Ignoring the fits is really difficult but does work. I have to remind myself at that because I hate to tell ya but the fits just get worse! Different. But worse! At least they have with M. And I get VERY frustrated.
I am the same with the weather. Spring air makes me feel rejuvenated. Makes me feel like my role is important and that I can do it. I am totally with you one this. I was feelin' it today and I was a good mom today. I've gotta give myself props on days like this or I'll sink.
I wouldn't wait too long for another one because new trials will keep coming and you may never want another one! Ok I won't sound so negative but I'm glad I didn't wait longer. 2 1/2 was a really hard age for me. Things are looking up but I'm glad I had L when I did or I may have not had one for years.
So that was really long - sorry.
About waiting - I was kind of being sarcastic and kind of not. It's such a personal thing. However, I think they actually get harder if they don't have a sibling. They get used to the one-on-one and so do you. I think it's a good idea to have two and then wait longer between the next one or two. My friend Ashleigh did that (her second was almost three when the third was born) and she was very happy with that decision. She's waiting at least that long again this time.
Now I'm going jogging so I'll leave you alone! :) Call me sometime or maybe I'll call you soon. I am scared to call and get Rock (only cause I don't want to annoy him) again since I seem to always have your numbers mixed up in my phone!
That is great Shane! I'm glad to hear it's getting better. That kid is so cute! You're lucky we don't live so close cause that kid would get so spoiled by me.
ignoring works like magic around here! Glad things are better. I think that is how motherhood is, somedays you wonder if you can do it, and other days it is all worth it!! Good thing he is so darn cute...right?
I am glad to hear that things are going well. There will also be good and bad days though! It is nice to have the little magical moments to remind us how lucky we are!!
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