I was at the market today (I really like to say market because it reminds me of my grandma). Again, I had Thomas and Clara strapped into the disgusting car cart. Again, Clara was screaming. However, this time she was screaming because Thomas kept touching her. We were in a hurry. I only had 30 minutes to get my shopping done, feed the kids (thank you service deli corn dogs) and get Thomas to school.
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I told Thomas to stop bugging his sister, but he was having too much fun. Finally I stopped the cart and knelt down next to him. Very calmly, but firmly I said, "you better stop touching her or you are going home and are not going to be able to go to school today." Thomas didn't say anything. He put both hands on the steering wheel and then rested his head on his hands. I felt a little bad, but I also felt like I had properly disciplined him. About 30 seconds passed and Thomas still had not raised his head.
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Me: Thomas, are you crying? Don't be sad, I'm not mad at you.
He lifted his head up and I I could see that he was fine.
Thomas: No, Mom. I'm okay. I was just saying a prayer.
Me: About what?
Thomas: Nothing.
Me:Why won't you tell me what you were praying about?
Thomas: Because
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I got down to his level. I am thinking in my head how this is a perfect teaching moment, and about how we have raised such a righteous 4-year-old, and what a good kid he is...
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Me: I am happy that you are saying a prayer. That is a good thing. What are you asking Heavenly Father?
Thomas: Mom...(he hesitated for a bit) I was praying that you would be nicer.
ouch.
5 comments:
truth bites....but at least it wasn't a flesh wound! :) wonderful. you're lucky to get chastised in prayers.....i just get, "your the worst mom EVER line. :)
Awww! You have raised him right! So sweet. It's awesome that he feels like he has somewhere to turn even when he's mad at his mom. Good job.
That is too funny. At least he was praying about it.
at least he knows that he can talk to the Lord even when he is upset. you've done awesome with him :)
Wow. That does sting a little, but everyone is right... at least he knew to pray when he was upset!
Seriously, though, what is a mom to do? I feel like I hurt Weston's feelings when I discipline him firmly. But when I don't, he just does things that aren't acceptable. Maybe I am just expecting too much from a 2 year old? Parenting is a difficult balancing act!!
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