There are little things that my oldest does that drive me crazy. Lately it has been her incesent need to scream, growl and bark. She is so loud and she goes on and on for ever (that’s what it feels like by supper time). I know her imagination is in full gear right now. And, she is a kid with alot of energy. Maybe more energy than I can handle most days.
Is it so hard for a two and a half year old to listen and actually be able to change their behavoiur in a consistent fashion? Of course it is! I know that. But I wish it were so. Some of the things my oldest does blow me away. She is a very quick learner and she is always on the go. I don’t want her to loose any of this spunk. Maybe we could just zap it out of her for the next year or so though. I can have a bit of time to sit on my ass and catch my breath from the past few years.
Maybe I should stop trying to change her and work on changing myself. Maybe if I change how I react to her and interact with her, she will be be more adaptable to how I want to see the days play out. Hmmm. Maybe it isn’t all about her…maybe it is all about me! I think I might give that a shot.
