There is something inherently ridiculous but funny about a mom screaming at the top her lungs to use an inside voice! It's so hypocritical and counterintuitive, but sometimes kids drive you nuts, and you can't take another minute of the whining, crying, and extreme need for your undivided attention 24/7. Just when you think you have two seconds of calm, they test your limits..."MOMMY!!!"
"USE YOUR INSIDE VOICE!!!"
I'm not sure exhausting is even the right word. The never-ending pile of laundry, pull-ups, snack time, dishes, making dinner, etc., coupled with fussing every two minutes, you're liable to pull your hair out. Every day is consumed by my daughter, but the reality is that I would be lost without her. She has taught me patience and love, and her tiny voice and laughter fills the room with joy. We all struggle with mommy moments, and counterintuitively screaming instruction, but the moral of the story is live in the moment. Learn in the moment. Just be in these moments, because before you know, our little ones walk, talk, and are grown up. Cherish these times, because I know some day I will reflect back and laugh at my hypocrisy. I already am.
-Leslie Osmond
Photo courtesy of http://theorangerhino.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/is-yelling-the-new-spanking1.jpg
"USE YOUR INSIDE VOICE!!!"
I'm not sure exhausting is even the right word. The never-ending pile of laundry, pull-ups, snack time, dishes, making dinner, etc., coupled with fussing every two minutes, you're liable to pull your hair out. Every day is consumed by my daughter, but the reality is that I would be lost without her. She has taught me patience and love, and her tiny voice and laughter fills the room with joy. We all struggle with mommy moments, and counterintuitively screaming instruction, but the moral of the story is live in the moment. Learn in the moment. Just be in these moments, because before you know, our little ones walk, talk, and are grown up. Cherish these times, because I know some day I will reflect back and laugh at my hypocrisy. I already am.
-Leslie Osmond
Photo courtesy of http://theorangerhino.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/is-yelling-the-new-spanking1.jpg
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