not tired any more

So tiredness abates.  Tracy was today's surprise visitor.  Scott arrived home from work early, complaining of "sickness" - which quickly escalated to "the flu".  The kids drove me only partially nuts...although as Blondie feels more and more comfortable and close to me his behaviour is deteriorating. 

We are transitioning from carer/child to trusted friend/child...which in his little mind gives him a whole lot more lattitude and scope.  I enjoy this phase, but have to be careful to keep his behaviour in check.  He has a tendency toward tantrums, tears and sulking.  He can also be very cheeky which can lead to power struggles - which are a one way ticket to tears.  I have to remember to be firm, but kind, and not to get angry as he tests the waters for scope in his behaviours around me.  It gets difficult to juggle this, as smartie feels threatened when other children get close to me.

I want to sew.  So I'm going to do it now.

posted by: blytheswideshut at June 08, 2005 19:48 | link | comments |

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