Kodak (who claims, with some clever ads on my sidebar, that we can at least partially knock off our economic worry with a printer) and JuiceBoxJungle sponsored me to write this post, and they asked me to talk about the top and/or bottom 3 things I worry about as a mom.
Ay me, WHERE DO I START?
So, since I think many of you ARE moms, and because you are a mom, you can find at least 90 different ways to feel GUILTY about something throughout your day! Am I right? RIGHT?! Well, I know I do. So, let me share with you a few of my worries, in this oh so relevant setting, about being a mom to one in particular strong-willed stubborn little gal, whom I adore and cherish.
My worries: (and these are NOT my most pressing worries, but are ones I deal with currently and daily, so here they are).
How do I get my 6 year old up and ready for school (clothes changed, HAIR DONE, teeth brushed, breakfast eaten) in a willing and happy manner? This has been an ongoing issue for us, and since she's our oldest, we find we are just winging it, and approaching it with every creative tactic we can think of. My sweet little princess will sit on her bed, on the floor, or wherever she ends up coming to a standstill in the morning, and REFUSES to budge. Our rule is that she has to go to school, no matter what, even if she's in her PJ's and her hair is a mess. THIS is what kills me! Hair! A mess!? What!? But her stubborness deflates all reason, and out the door she goes, Pigpen hair and all.
I worry: Will her teacher think I'm a negligent mother? One that sends her daughter off to school unprepared and without a decent breakfast?
I worry: Will her classmates think that's just how we roll in our home? Blithe and carefree about our personal hygiene?
I worry: Will my angelic and level-headed daughter start to think it's OK to look like a Neanderthal?
Goodness me. I know my little one was sent to me so I could learn a valuable lesson here. I'm hoping I figure it out soon, and not ruin her independent spirit in the process!
More hair to come!
I would be embarrassed going to school in PJ's. I hope you figure out something soon!! Maybe you could give her little rewards every time she gets dressed,etc. Or you could do a chart. She puts a sticker up everytime she gets dressed,etc. After she gets ten ( or twenty if you want) stickers she gets to go to the store and get a new toy.
ReplyDeleteThat is a good idea Cassia! I would say to focus on her positive things. But I think your PJ idea would work! That's tough love! Its' funny that she's doneit more than once. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOh I hear you sister! Keep at it and hang in there. These kids are tough nowadays, and for a reason! It's better to have a little 'tough' love than to coddle them and pamper them! Good work--she'll come around cuz she knows you love her.
ReplyDeleteI can't see her EVER giving you any grief of any sort. That girl is a pleasure. I have loved her since the minute I saw her.
ReplyDeleteNow as for MY children.....;)