December 31, 2010
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Mean Mommy
Zoe’s Daily Funny:
She just told me she lives on a Mexican Farm.
I don’t know what to tell ya.
Lately I’ve been really cross with her. I’m sick, my neck went out, I’m tired, and when she doesn’t listen to me I lose it. I think for her she’s just being 2 (almost 3 really). For me I’m just like “WHY IS SHE DISOBEYING ME FOR THE BAJILLIONTH TIME!” I just got off the phone with Nancy this morning and she was telling me how every night she prays to be a better parent (meaning being more patient). I asked for that too, twice this week alone. Last night she was almost off to Lala Land when I turned to her and asked if I was mean to her. With her eyes shut she replied “Only when you’re mad.”
I felt my heart break.This morning while she was playing I asked her again…
Me: Zoe, Is mommy mean to you?
Zoe: Only when you’re mad.
Me: I’m sorry Zoe. Ok I will be nicer ok?
Zoe: Okay and when I don’t listen you get REALLY mad!
Me: Hahaha ok well you should listen but I’ll be nicer ok? And when I’m being mean you tell me I’m being mean. Okay?
Zoe: Okay
:: 12.11.10 :: Letter to Cousin Josie
Comments (9)
whoa I never knew zoe was the inspiration fo korean stationaries! :) she such a cutie! and btw, all my mom friends have told me how hard the two age range is and if you’re only praying twice a week that’s such a blessing!
whatcha doing for new years?
i wonder how long ‘your’re being mean‘ will work as a get out of jail free card for Zoe… i used to push my moms to the limit..i think after the 10th time i used it one day, my mom woulda judo chopped my behind and said, ‘you better believe i’m mean!’
@aegie - i think sleeping. hahaha i’ve been up since 4:40
<3
Wow, she speaks good Engrish!
I was forwarded this recently and have it taped to my fridge: http://www.sandrarief.com/tips/tips_listen.htm
@virtualberta - omg, my directions are to the point. this list does nothing for me. hahaha thanks though.
@petitemandoo – you’re welcome. i know it’s hard when you’re not feeling well to be patient. was just recently listening to a parenting podcast and the presenter was talking about how most parenting problems are our own issues. the whole, they’re just being toddlers but if they don’t listen we take it personally – hard to separate in the moment, i know. maybe if you got some help – mama’s helper or something – so you can take care of you, get a massage, spinal adjustment, etc? if mama ain’t happy, ain’t no one happy!