If I didn't know any better, I might think it was this little guy:
We are in the midst of a battle of wills these days, and let me tell you ... his is pretty strong. I told him yesterday that I was the boss. He got up nice and close to me, shoved his fat little finger in my face and said "No, I'M the Boss!" Seriously.
I'm going to win this battle. I mean, I have to. This is serious business. And really ... he wants me to win. I've been reading books, trying a few different discipline tactics, laying in bed and worrying about it at night. He's not a bad boy, really he is very sweet. He loves to cuddle, he is kind to his brother. He just doesn't listen or follow directions AT ALL. But I'm trying.
And now that I spent and hour getting him to take a nap, this little guy has woken up.
Dang. There goes my workout.
Dang. There goes my workout.
3 comments:
I think I wrote this blog! Same things happening here. Got to love the strong-willed child. If you find any good tips, pass them along. The only thing I can do is be consistent and to not give in. I try to give Kennedy choices whenever we are doing something so she feels like she is "in charge." You can hear me saying this all day-"you have two choices, you can..."
Rachel,
I assure you...this is another phase in a dear little one's life. We have lived it, and gotten through it. Although mine don't always listen perfectly, there was a time Ayden didn't listen at all...I mean, he did the exact opposite of what I wanted. Do what you can, but keep telling yourself, it is a phase!
There is a really a good book out there called "growing kids God's Way" I did it in a small group setting. And in it were things that you can take and things you may not like or agree with but it all had Biblical passages to back up what it said. Each child is unique and different but they all must live by the same standard. I am raising 3 strong willed children and they got stronger the more I had... Consistency is key to so many things, and even telling them what will be the consequence for their action!
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