I love Christmas. I love the celebrations, the joy, and the peace, and the warmth that pierces through the cold air. The only thing that ruins it for me is the argumentative, selfish, whining beast that replaces my smart and usually thoughtful 6 yr old son. The harder I try to bring out the real meaning of the season, the more ferocious he seems to become. I need advice. I can't be in the same room with him. P.S. I love him.
2 comments:
I like to go with threats. You know: "No presents unless you are good." and "If you throw your food again I am going to sell you to the circus." Stuff like that--works all the time.
Seriously, in years past we have found it helpful to focus on giving to others. We've picked families from our ward and given "secret santa" presents. The kids pick a sibling to buy a present for (they actually LOVE this). This year at church, Wyatt's preschool and in my own family we have found people who really needed a boost for their holidays. It has been great for the kids to talk about families who don't have enough money for presents or food and have them help save pennys or buy presents for those who need it more.
I hope that helps!
When I look at that picture of Joel, all the way from here in Georgia, and then read your comment, it is just inconceivable to me how anyone could not love that precious boy every single minute of every day. Yet, I've kept him, and I vaguely remember how he can push you to the limit with his stubborn demands. But, he deserves to be loved .....unconditionally.....no matter how much that ugly beast tries to rule. He's gonna change. He's not always going to be what he is today. The question is: how will he change? What is today's treatment of him going to do to shape him into the 7 year old he will become? Love him, love him, love him and in all fairness, try to put yourself inside his head and understand him. Mom
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