Comments on: Bad Attitude

By: Jungletwins

Jungletwins — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:27:13 +0000

Oh boy, what a week! You get 10 gold stars for not losing your shiz when given some mighty provocation. They are definitely not showing you the appreciation you deserve (or in other words they're being toddlers), but I have no doubt they are benefiting from it tremendously. It will all be worth it in a few years time when you have sweet, well adjusted, polite children. The parents of their classmates will all say, "however did you do it?" You can say- It was frikin hard, yo! .-= Jungletwins´s last blog ..The Great Sunscreen Debate =-.

By: Tara

Tara — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:03:40 +0000

I don’t have twins, but I understand what you’re saying about wondering why you try to do “nice” things when they just blow up in your face. I’ve been especially cognizant of trying to do special things with my 2 1/2 year old both before and since the birth of the sibling, but it seems there is no appreciation. Every time I do something special with her, she seems to have some kind of a meltdown or other or is just generally defiant and undisciplined. But, you’re right, we just have to keep trying.

By: tracey

tracey — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:47:47 +0000

yes, it’s a very good thing they’re cute! i know how you feel, girl, i’ve been there and i’m there now and i know i will be there in the future. i was “that” mother in the grocery store yesterday. it was the first time (at least i think, unless i blocked out the memory, which is quite possible). i tried to embrace it as much i could. there’s nothing you can do about it, and damn it, we needed milk. the thing i have to keep reminding myself through the three-hour whine/cry fests (yesterday was a rough day for oz, for no apparent reason), is not to take it personally. and not to try and over-control it. do the best i can, stay consistent, be as comforting as possible, but ultimately they are going to have to get through it. i know, it sucks.
.-= tracey´s last blog ..new house…happy! =-.

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:41:36 +0000

Do you think maybe your twins and my twins could actually be a set of Quads separated at birth? I feel like you read my mind word-for-word with this post. Luckily, I have a 4 year old, so I know it does get better!! Hang in there!

By: LauraC

LauraC — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:57:44 +0000

Nothing but virtual hugs for you. And I agree with Cheryl, it seems there are always phases where nothing can go right. .-= LauraC´s last blog ..Finished For Friday: Freedom, HDYDI, Water Fears =-.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:53:31 +0000

Mall without a stroller – you are brave! Glad it went well for part of the time though – you’re half way there
.-= Nicole´s last blog ..Friday Foto Finish Fiesta: Three’s a Crowd =-.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:46:58 +0000

Oh yes. I hear you!

There’s definitely and evolutionary thing with that whole “cute” factor going on.
.-= Nancy´s last blog ..Thursday Theater: Gym Class =-.

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:01:26 +0000

Oh boy, I am right there with you. It seems like the last couple of weeks has been particularly difficult...with the whining and the spontaneous, unexplained crying/fit throwing. Ugh. AND, none of my old tricks seem to work. I keep telling myself it is just a stage, and it will get better soon. Fingers crossed! .-= Erin´s last blog ..That’s Quite a Compliment =-.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:46:47 +0000

Awwww Goddess…twin parenting (and likely other parenting too) is beset with those stages where NOTHING seems to be “right” that Mom does. (Let me go ahead and let you know 7 1/2 is a big one…)

But you’re so right…they ARE cute, and the hugs and smiles and bright moments do tend to blur the more harrowing phases. Hang in there!