Last week was a stressful week. Not only did I realize that we need a house to move in to and only have 2 months to do it...but Kiya was a little stinker this week. I was ready for the weekend even though I don't work outside the home. Just not HAVING to get up and have somewhere to go, was a relief...not having the daily battle of trying to get Kiya ready for school in time too.
This whole week, my stubborn, hard-headed, strong-willed SWEETIE PIE :) just about drove me to insanity. I told my husband after the week was over that I can't handle another week like that one. Every day the day started off okay until it was time to get ready for school. Each morning was full of me repeating myself over and over and over. Whether it be me saying "it's time to get dressed" or "It's time to go", I bet I said each one 20 times before it was actually done. Needless to say, every day started with a time out in the corner. Each day also included the words from my daughter "I HATE YOU! I DON'T LIKE YOU!" She's almost 5. I swear some days she's a teenager in a 4 yr old's body. After the morning meltdowns, we made it to the school and she apologized for her behavior. Once I picked her up at noon, it started again. Just talking back, not obeying quickly, and me having to tell her a million times to do what I've requested. Some days I feel helpless, like I have tried everything possible to teach her that her behavior is unacceptable. She spends time in time out, we spank occasionally, take toys away, take tv away, we discuss why it's wrong and that it's not acceptable, etc. Nothing seems to get the point across to her. Yeah she realizes it after the fact that she shouldn't act that way but how do I get her to just not do it at all? I had enough by the end of the week. I promise she doesn't act that way because she doesn't get punished. She does. Anyone have any tips on how to knock some sense into her? Haha!!! I asked my husband yesterday if he thinks that she is acting out because he has been working almost non-stop. It's pretty much just she and I at home all the time.
Saturday was almost as bad, that little smart mouth of hers just kept on going. We were eating at a fast food restaurant and when it was time to go (after playing), she didn't want to put her shoes on. She said "YOU DO IT!". I refuse to do it when she doesn't ask me properly. She kept on and on so we went to the bathroom. I made her go barefoot just so ya know. We get to the bathroom and in the stall to have a talk and she's still getting her little attitude, saying she hates me and says she isn't going to look at me. Each time she refused to do what I asked, I popped her bottom. Then she looked at me and stuck her tongue out and made the little spitting noise. She can be so disrespectful. I really don't think my sanity could take much more at this point. She finally got her act together and we left the bathroom. She then had the nerve to cry because she couldn't have ice cream. I reminded her why did wasn't getting it, after she just acted that way. At least after that her mood changed and she was a perfect little angel. I guess she had to have her little meltdown and then she was fine. I'm sure I'm not alone in all of these struggles. Anyone have any advice for me?
Sunday was refreshing!! I had a wonderful time at church and the whole day went by without having to punish Kiya. It was a good day. :) Let's hope this week is better than the last one. At least we both survived it.
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