Now that I have been a mother for almost 6 years I have learned a few things. Here is one thing that I figured out just the other day.
When I was a kid I remember asking my mom a question (probably asking if I could have ice cream, candy or soda), she would look at me and then look away without answering. I was confused, so I would wait a few minutes then ask again. Again, she would look at me for a second then turn away without answering. Getting impatient I would quickly ask again. This time she would get frustrated with me and say no. Then I would get mad. When I was a kid, I didn't understand why she didn't answer me in the first place. Now I do. She didn't answer me because she knew the answer would be no, and upon hearing that answer I would get mad or possibly throw a fit. She figured that if she ignored me I might forget that I'd even asked and she'd be off the hook.
I find myself doing this to Corbin all the time. He asks for a donut, but I know there isn't enough for all the kids to have one, but if I say no, he'll wig out, so I pretend I didn't hear him. A few minutes will go by before he asks again. This time I will either ignore him again, or give him the answer we've both been dreading and a temper tantrum will ensue. I know I should answer him the first time, but I can't help it. I just want to avoid the tantrum.
So mom, I just wanted to tell you. I get it now, sorry I kept asking. I guess the lure of candy, soda or donuts is just to great for a little kid to forget about it!
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I have moments like that when I realize I'm getting exactly what I gave to my mom. I guess at least our kids will probably realize the same thing in another 20 years right? Haha
You know Chelle you never wanted donuts,you didn't like them. I'm sorry you are taking after me in some of my not to good moments...but there are alot of them to choose from. I would say that one of the hardest things for me with you was the fact that you would always come up to me and say "I'm bored" Of course you didn't want to do what I suggested....you wanted to do something fun. I love that it's your turn now, enjoy it!
Hey Chelle, I do the blank look when my kids ask me a question too but it isn't for the same reason, mine is usually because my mind is running a million miles a minute when I hear "mommy" so I look but I am not actually looking, I am still lost im my own mind thinking of everything that has to get done, I am thinking that since mom had seven kids to deal with, that may have been the case with her sometimes as well and it just takes a few more "mommy"'s to break you out of your trance
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