Comments on: A Bouquet of Paintbrushes

By: Amysilverman

Amysilverman — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 06:11:53 +0000

hallie: i have a bad feeling that the dead weight thing never does end…. not with my parenting skills, anyway!

By: maya

maya — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:09:08 +0000

YES.
Just, YES to everything you said (shock).
What the H is it about transitions? It’s come to the point where I actually have said to Leo, “you know what? we’re not going to do anything fun anymore because you make it not fun by not wanting to leave!!!”
I know, #1 Mom here.
Is it a maturity thing? The fact that they just don’t want to give up something that feels good? It is baffling and SO frustrating. I have been the mom at the mall (or the bookstore, or the coffee shop–just fill in the blank) carrying out the kicking and screaming kid (and I have tried, believe me I have tried, to reason with him. Once in a great while it will work but most often, not).
Many times, I end up in tears too. It’s awesome.
Now I am off to read Starrlife’s advice because dammit I NEED it.
Oh and I also want to add that I am glad you had some sweet, peaceful moments with Sophie before you left. Those are the moments to cling to, not the mall moments.
BIYB again.
Have a wonderful trip!!!
xxoo

By: Hallie

Hallie — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:46:17 +0000

woo hoo! Have a great trip!

It’s so funny when you mention Sophie going dead weight. Johanna does the exact same thing too. I was hoping she’s outgrow it but maybe not!

By: starrlife

starrlife — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:53:31 +0000

Awww. Sophie. Isn’t it great when the kids go to sleep!She can come visit me anytime.
Kayli can be troubled a bit by transitions. It must be hard with two kids but I’m going to post on how I handle things.
Have a great time.