We've had some regressive behavior in a child. We're back to hair-cutting and writing on furniture, and major "whatever-mom-says-I-do-the-opposite" syndrome. ...sigh...
I know why. So many changes for a certain 5 year old. Not just the baby (though I know it's the main reason), but daddy going back to school, visits from family, and upcoming first day of kindergarten. It's a lot to take in.
Either way, it is hard to know what to let slide and what to stick to my guns about. Staying calm and giving her as much control as possible seem to help.
But though her actions toward ME are less than desirable, she absolutely LOVES her sister. She holds her, bounces her on her shoulder, and calls her, affectionately, "Katie-Koo" in a sweet motherly voice.
Though the days are long, the years are short, and I'm trying to soak it all in. There have been several moments when the happiness of my life seems to stop me in my tracks and I wish I could capture it all. Like this morning when I was nursing the baby and Jack was quietly playing on the floor in the baby's room. Or the other day when the kids were doing races around the house while Dave and I cheered them on. They help me forget the frequent meltdowns and the bedtime battles and the yellow crayon on the the girls' dresser.
Life is good.
2 comments:
The days are long and the years ARE short. You put that well. Tell Ana to give "Katie-Koo" a kiss from me. :) Oh, and Mr. Clean magic eraser on that yellow crayon on the dresser.....
Hang in there!! Hugs to you all, there are big adjustments for everyone.
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