Hello friends. The holidays are upon us. I love the lights, the music, the baking, the shopping, all of it. There is no denying however, that it does add a little extra chaos, into an already chaotic environment. What could possibly be causing chaos you ask??
Well.....you know I have a big family, right?
Well my incredible, well mannered, respectful, teenage boys, have been replaced by aliens. They look like my sons, but these creatures roll their eyes, sigh at me like I am the stupidest human being who ever walked, grit their teeth- trying to control anger, occasionally tell me a lie-- right to my face, hmmm what else, there is a big list. This has been a interesting development.
My 12 year old angelic, mothers helper, has also starting to behave strangely. He has developed an allergy to soap and water-- he hisses at the mention of a shower, he has begun dressing like a vagrant, and he has explosive fits of immature anger at his older brothers. Again, he looks the same, smiles the same, and is still sweet, until this alien takes control of his body.
My six year olds are still the wild Tasmanian devils that they have always been--- but there are some new behavioral developments.
Nick, who we have had since he was just 2 days old, is developing some insecurities. He is prone to anger fits, crying, and pushing Victor's buttons all day. He is having a little trouble adjusting to not being the only baby in the house. He is wild, running, bouncing, jumping, craziness, 24x7.
My little foster guy still struggles with controlling his anger. While he tries his best to use his words, sometimes he just loses his temper-- and POW a fight breaks out. He also is prone to screaming, thrashing, wailing, pounding, temper fits. Yeah, that is fun. He had one in the office at school the other day after school. It continued all the way across the playground and to the car, in the car the whole way home, and for a good 1/2 hour once we got home. It was delightful having other parents look at me like "aren't you going to attend to your crying child???" as he screamed as if he was being murdered. Once we got in the car, I had no choice but to crank up my music, and sing as loud as I could to drown out the screaming. For those of you shaking your heads, and thinking, wow, that is really bad parenting.... I have actually been advised by professionals working with my guy, to keep him safe, stay with him, but not acknowledge him till he calms down.
Sooooo, yes, the wine was opened and poured by 4pm that day. I lived to parent another day. :) Did I mention my husband, who I adore, is away on business for the next 10 days?? Good times.
Well my incredible, well mannered, respectful, teenage boys, have been replaced by aliens. They look like my sons, but these creatures roll their eyes, sigh at me like I am the stupidest human being who ever walked, grit their teeth- trying to control anger, occasionally tell me a lie-- right to my face, hmmm what else, there is a big list. This has been a interesting development.
My 12 year old angelic, mothers helper, has also starting to behave strangely. He has developed an allergy to soap and water-- he hisses at the mention of a shower, he has begun dressing like a vagrant, and he has explosive fits of immature anger at his older brothers. Again, he looks the same, smiles the same, and is still sweet, until this alien takes control of his body.
My six year olds are still the wild Tasmanian devils that they have always been--- but there are some new behavioral developments.
Nick, who we have had since he was just 2 days old, is developing some insecurities. He is prone to anger fits, crying, and pushing Victor's buttons all day. He is having a little trouble adjusting to not being the only baby in the house. He is wild, running, bouncing, jumping, craziness, 24x7.
My little foster guy still struggles with controlling his anger. While he tries his best to use his words, sometimes he just loses his temper-- and POW a fight breaks out. He also is prone to screaming, thrashing, wailing, pounding, temper fits. Yeah, that is fun. He had one in the office at school the other day after school. It continued all the way across the playground and to the car, in the car the whole way home, and for a good 1/2 hour once we got home. It was delightful having other parents look at me like "aren't you going to attend to your crying child???" as he screamed as if he was being murdered. Once we got in the car, I had no choice but to crank up my music, and sing as loud as I could to drown out the screaming. For those of you shaking your heads, and thinking, wow, that is really bad parenting.... I have actually been advised by professionals working with my guy, to keep him safe, stay with him, but not acknowledge him till he calms down.
Sooooo, yes, the wine was opened and poured by 4pm that day. I lived to parent another day. :) Did I mention my husband, who I adore, is away on business for the next 10 days?? Good times.
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