While I get up every morning feeling happy to have my children all home with me and excited to start a new day of teaching and learning together, I have to admit that some days can get pretty hectic.
This morning I was trying to teach Hali multiplication while entertaining Teagan on my lap and intermittently giving Melody advice on her writing assignment. Roman and Leah were scootering in the dining room while chasing eachother in and out of bedrooms all the while Leah was screaming and slamming doors. I did what any Mama Nut would do.
"LEAH!!!!" I (not so) calmly said as I opened the recently slammed door she was hiding behind. I had caught her attention and really wasn't sure what to say next. So, I just tried the honest route. "Do you want mommy to go away to a place for crazy people?"
She returned my grumpy look with one of surprise and--was it fear? "No." She simply responded.
"Okay, then. Please stop screaming."
She nodded her head and I closed the door behind me as I left her in the bedroom. I didn't hear any more screaming all morning.
Trish
3 comments:
you are a very patient woman!! You have a very exciting household!!! : )
OOH, crazy people...
Is that a club reserved for those of us with 5 kids? Because I think I'm there waiting for you!
Excellent teaching opportunity! Like I have said so many times before... you are such a good mommy! I need those recipes! :)
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