I've wrecked our atmosphere - Page 2

[mommajb]

As the momma of a very trying 4 yo I have to say I have noticed many threads about how rough 4 is. It is killing me. I don't remember it being so tough. I wonder if it is like labor and delivery when people tell you you forget the pain (not that 'they' are right)?

To get back on track, I can be quite testy and tired lately and have worried about the destroying the positive parenting I hope I have done in the past. I correct myself when I catch it and travel down a better road. Each day is a new day filled with a chance to try again. I have to believe that by trying to be aware we are doing good things too.

Keep taking care of yourself so that you can be prepared to deal with your ferocious four year old. ( I have a new phrase, thank you, bearaboo)

[Satori]

Originally Posted by mamatoady

thank you, both for your replies....

I think what angers me the most is that I literally have to repeat every single demand/request and I don't understand WHY she refuses to acknowledge me the first time I say it, "get dressed" "go potty if you have to go (legs crossed)" "put your cup on the counter"...it doesn't matter. Every thing I say, I say over and over and generally end up FORCING her to comply.

Is THAT normal?

sarah

Seems to be normal in our house, drives me nuts. I have no problem admitting we introduced a credit system/token economy in our house and failure to comply means a very boring day with grumpy mama. Most times it works but there are days I feel like hanging her out the window upside down until she promises to behave herself (no I wouldn't actually do it but a girl can fantasize )