We finished up our schooling in the afternoon. L is just breezing through some of this stuff - it's way too easy for her. We are using 1st grade curriculum. I have to find something harder.
S also worked on his stuff today. We did flash cards with him for about 30 minutes. He had fun for awhile. He did get agitated with me though because he thought the Zebra was a Giraffe and we kept correcting him and it was ticking him off.
I feel like such a bad mommy. I walked in to tell L & S goodnight just as she whacked him on the head with a car. It hurt him something fierce. I totally overreacted and spanked her hard. I feel so horrible right now. I was way out of line. How does my hitting her correct her hitting him? I did go in and tell her goodnight and apologized. I was out of line and was not afraid to admit it. Was it more wrong to apologize? I have no idea. Parenting is hard work! We did talk it out. I have to control my temper more. And I need to be a better mommy and realize these kids are blessings and treat them that way. I just feel like crap right now.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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That is a tough one. It's not like you said, "Hey, I think I'll go and spank my daughter..." No, you reacted. You apologised, which I personally think is the right thing to do. I try to tell my kids that they need to stop and think when they get angry, before they react and hit. And I know what I am talking about, because I am in the same boat. It takes a lot of self-control and humility to just get through the day, some days more than others. When these things happen, you can only use it for a really good learning experience, it helps us to see how fragile we are, and how much we need help and patience from God. He gives grace to the humble. This sounds strange, but it is good that you feel so bad! Do you realize how many people there are that would just think, "hey, she deserved it!", and justify their bahaviour? You can be very thankful that you have something to work on. I am encouraged by this....remember, God does not just bless us with children and leave us hanging, He will help us.
Thanks for sharing,
della
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