Comments on: Sunday Mornings

By: Bogash

Bogash — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:14:53 +0000

“Spare the rod, spoil the child.” That either came from the bible or the Op. Ed. section of Soldier of Fortune, I don’t recall. Either way, children must be beaten into submission. Jay, please do not disclose my real identity to the DCFS, it really would ruin a good run.

By: jsprik@blog-diggidy

jsprik@blog-diggidy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:56:47 +0000

oh jay…you are a great dad!! we all have these struggles with our children. I nipped the tantrums in the bed when mine were tiny. they threw a fit….i walked away…a few minutes later,they came looking for me…threw a fit…i walked away…they soon learned that it didn’t make sense to throw a fit for no one it’ll get easier as they get older, they wise up a lot!! hang in there, you’re doing great!!

By: Elaine

Elaine — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:23:37 +0000

You just described my Mon.-Fri. Feel better now?

By: Lucy Cooper

Lucy Cooper — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:25:02 +0000

Wow- what weird timing for me to read this post. I have been so unhappy with the way I’ve been handling things with my very challenging six year-old. I beat myself up about it a lot, promise myself I’ll try harder tomorrow, the morning starts well and then, well, you know. Obviously.

I tried to give him some extra one and one tonight and he was really receptive. We actually talked about some things we could try. When I promised to spend less time on the computer, his eyes filled with tears. Not my proudest parenting moment, but definitely an eye-opener. I think I’ll be restructuring blogging time to strictly after bedtime, and stop wasting my time in political discourse or idle chat on Facebook.

But also, we’re all trying our asses off, and some days are better than others. Taking mine outside almost always improves things. You sound like a great dad- don’t be too hard on yourself! (They can smell fear.)

By: Ann

Ann — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:58:28 +0000

Give up control. It’s hopeless. Mind you, I haven’t succeeded in taking this advice myself yet.

By: kisatrtle

kisatrtle — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:32:54 +0000

My kids were either at a sleep over or had a sleep over last night so that means no one actually slept. Makes for a day filled with tantrums. I’m thinking about locking myself in the bathroom.

By: em

em — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:24:45 +0000

Meth lab?

I find complete submission is the only answer. Multi-tasking is impossible and only leads to more frustration and tears. Usually mine. You should see the hand-crafted suspension bridge Oldest and I made yesterday while Daddy was off playing golf. It’s NASCAR Dads’ days out today, and the boys and I have a birthday party at 2 – only 2 hours and 40 minutes to fill.

Drawbridge?

Hence why I’m only 1,200 words into the 50,000.

I’m f-ing nuts.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:42:36 +0000

Oh I have to tell you that it should get better as they get older! Mine didnt start the temper tantrums til 9am!!

By: angie

angie — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:17:09 +0000

That’s a pretty amazing first 3 dimensional object!

I don’t consider a day successful without at least 5 tantrums.