These are my stinky kids. Aren't they cute?
Yeah, well looks can be deceiving...
They are particularly stinky lately. What to do?
Do you ever wonder as a Mom, if you're doing things right? How to teach them? How to show them how to become responsible, and respectful? Do you ever wonder if the whole generation is incapable of respect? How to handle yourself, when things don't go according to plan? Do you ever wonder those things, or is it just me?
Lately I have had a harder time with these questions. Or more importantly, the answers to these questions.
During this time of year, I get so excited to watch cozy Christmas movies with just the tree lights on. I plan on all the fun season friendly treats I'm going to make, and what cute neighbor gifts I can have the kids deliver. I love to drive around and look at all the beautifully decorated homes. I love even more to drive around and mock the tacky decorations! I like to plan out the fun Holiday Season activities with the kids.
This has not been one of those years. I couldn't find the Christmas Spirit if I was hit over the head with it.
I officially have the naughty kids in the neighborhood. I have also officially won my spot in the crazy White Trash Mom hall of fame. I had to chase a kid across my neighbors lawn/snow bank, to grab him by his coat and drag him home. My kids have a medical condition... their ears block out the sound of my voice and they CANNOT LISTEN to me. Cannot listen to their Mom... nope not at all. I have officially turned into a nag, I have to repeat myself, and repeat myself, and repeat.... and repeat. In fact I've decided I get more results when I have conversations with the wall.
Lately however, the blatant disregard for my opinions and requests is NOTHING compared to what those stinkers have been throwing at me. And I mean literally throwing at me!
So in light of the events that have transpired in the Alger home, I AM NOT IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. I'm not feeling it. I'm feeling like I have rotten kids, and I have failed as a Mom. How exactly do you bake cookies and listen to Christmas music when you just want your kids to be in bed asleep so there are no more knock down drag out fights that you have to physically break up? How do you teach your kids about the real meaning of The Season, when there is NO peace in the home? No really I'm asking...
So, what do I do? How do I be a good Mom. Right now, I honestly have NO idea. I never had any illusions about being a great Mom. I knew I wasn't, but I thought I could at least handle my kids. I don't put up with crap. I really don't, so why do they act as if they were living in a lawless half way house before showing up on my doorstep?
Okay really, I need some guidance here. Since it's not really kosher to beat them into submission, I'm out of ideas.
Help, from MommyGrinch...
Oh and Merry Christmas
