Comments on: The Throws of Summer Vacation…

By: Acakadut Vacation

Acakadut Vacation — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 03:15:49 +0000

I always love summer vacation. It’s just great to have a different routine sometimes

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By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:57:19 +0000

I had the same struggle with Little AM yesterday – she didn’t care if her room was clean, but, as someone who likes to remain upright (as opposed to falling over stuff) when I have to go in there, I did care. The main culprit was those stuffed animals all over the floor! I even put one of her “Kids Worship” cd’s in, but the music didn’t seem to help her attitude much.

Eventually, her room got clean – and so will the one at your house. Hang in there!

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By: Gage

Gage — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:31:31 +0000

It happened. You have officially become your mother. We all swear it will never happen when we’re kids but it always comes to pass.

Kidding with you. It’s good for you and for the kids. I find it very refreshing when I see someone take a proactive stance with their children.

More power to momma!

Cheers!

By: dcrmom

dcrmom — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:29:13 +0000

Uggggggghhhhhh!!!!!! ((hug))

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By: cyn

cyn — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:38:00 +0000

Sorry it has been a rough start. I appreciate your “realism.”

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By: Soliloquy

Soliloquy — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:42:20 +0000

Do NOT give up any of the ground you’re taking back, girl. It will be exponentially tough thing to get it back if you lose it…..

Hang tough….

I’m praying.

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By: jenn

jenn — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:30:09 +0000

oh i hear ya! keep up with it. giving in can seem like such an easy solution but it just makes things harder next time, perhaps you could let them feel like they had some choice.? maybe letting them know the list of projects and them letting them choose each day which one they want to complete will make them think it was their idea? my kids always seem to cooperate more when they think they made the decision……

you’re a great mom heather and your kids are lucky to have you. they may not always realize it every moment of the day but overall they get it! now whether or not they’ll show their appreciation is another story

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By: d-ann

d-ann — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:54:18 +0000

My parents had the rule of no friends over and no going anywhere unless your room was clean. and it worked. Until the younger ones now I have to walk through their room on the way to the bathroom. And I hate it. I am the mean grumpy “get this room clean” person now. They will thank you later when they can clean a place properly.

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By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:08:00 +0000

You Go MOM! I completely know that feeling of frustration … and that feeling of deja vu (I too was a very stubborn child!). But I love your idea of one small project per day. I’ve been back to to work full time for about a year and my husband is now a stay at home dad to our 6 yr old boy. I think I need to give BOTH of them a 30-minute project each day – then MAYBE my house would get cleaned!!!

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By: Cathy | Mommy Motivation

Cathy | Mommy Motivation — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:41:34 +0000

Oh my dear Heather, I have one of those children. Should I say THOSE children? Oh, I feel ya, Sister. Don’t loose! We’re here for you. That child will have it tough if they take that attitude with the police, ya know? Just keep the big picture in mind. We all obey the rules or face the punishment.
And if I might be so bold, you CAN set a rule and consequence, administer the consequence in love, and continue on with your day. Nobody “wins” I guess, but the rules / consequences are still in place. And Mommy is still the boss. (um, like allowances are taken to pay for the maid to come in and clean it – seriously – like $30 from his/her own piggy bank – and it better not be YOU!) And the relationship can be restored if this is all done with respect of each other, and then the rest of the day can still be cooperative, allowing said child to save face. (until of course, the attitude crops up again). And then you can both still enjoy the summer. Okay, now I’m off to go follow my own advice…. grrrr. If only this was easier to do….

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