Today, after a long week of combat with mini-me, we had a wonderful afternoon without the taint of nasty words, timeouts or a battle of wills.
We climbed into bed together read stories, chatted then settled down for a little snooze.
Perhaps it's because I'm with her all the time being a SAHM, maybe it's because we have similar personalities, but we can really get to each other. Patience and constant communication are the only weapons I yield.
Three things I try to remember when it comes to Katie:
- Show her the respect I want her to show to me.
- Don't be afraid to be wrong or apologize when I am in fact wrong - no one is infallible.
- Repeatedly tell myself "she's only 5."
My little cherub.
5 comments:
there must have been something in the water...because Ben and I went several rounds this week too. oy.
Must be in the water b/c I've been doing the rounds with my kids too. We are too much alike. Great reminders and great shot too.
awwww...such a sweet pic! it's like that with me and my oldest daughter and i believe its because we are too much alike too!
apparently you have to go away for a long weekend (alone). both of my kids have been so sweet and cuddly with me since i've been back.
HAHAHA... totally know how you feel.
my 5 year old is 5 going on 15 and my 3 year old is 3 going on 13.
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