tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6720584839926659691.post6645121025491138956..comments2012-02-28T15:26:58.160-08:00Comments on My Stay At Home (SAH) Life: Apparently, I Have High Expectations...Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12492562154014355286noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6720584839926659691.post-92153813720548654182011-06-07T12:11:15.905-07:002011-06-07T12:11:15.905-07:00Ugh, I remember when I felt exactly like you do wi...Ugh, I remember when I felt exactly like you do with my older three kids. I was miserable and we we didn't go out anymore often that I had to. I hated going out because I knew that we were going to fight and end up with the day ending badly. Eventually I learned that my kids needed to constantly have their minds entertained. I started carrying things for them to do in a bag that only came out while we were gone. I also started the "quite quarter" which was when I would give them each one quarter and as long as they behaved, they would either get to add it to their bank or put it in the machines by the front door. Might seem like bribery, but really I think it is more like a reward for good behavior since if they are not good, they loose it. Also, I had to remind them of the rules before we even went into the store and then every few minutes, talk about them. They are so busy looking and learning that they forget and need to be reminded a lot. My son was sooooo strong headed that nothing worked for him until he eventually grew out of it but these things that I just mentioned, seemed to help a little bit. Hang in there, I know it is hard but you are a great mom and you have a couple of great kids!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com