I'm not enjoying the response/prayer changes in Mass. For anyone that is catholic, you know what I'm talking about. How is something that has been so familiar to me for almost 28 years just going to all of a sudden change? I seriously don't know if I will ever adapt.
Lent is coming up. What will I give up this year? Two years ago it was chocolate. And last year, I was newly pregnant and sick as a dog, so I was lazy and didn't give up anything. Again, bad catholic. Do you see a trend here? :)
Anyways, we're in church. This past Sunday. Sitting in the worst possible seat in the house. Seriously, we couldn't have picked a more annoying... like nails on a chalk board annoying...spot to sit.
A family of eight was sitting right behind us, (that's six kids people!) that were extremely noisy and distracting. If I had to guess...they had a 4 month old, a set of twins about 2 years old, a 4 year old and a six year old. Now, I'm not here to judge because clearly, the parents had their hands full, but there was a slight issue with discipline.
The constant noise/crying was one thing, with them not even removing their
Let me say one thing real quick. I love kids. I love watching kids in church. And I love having conversations with kids. I love kids. Ok, moving on.
Their 4-year old child was very interested in Carson. He wanted to smile at him, touch him and help him. And by help, I mean taking his hand, grabbing Carson's pacifier (that wasn't in his mouth) and trying to shove it in Carson's mouth. His intentions were good and I know kids don't understand, but it was the parents that bothered me.
Not only did they allow the youngster to repeatedly touch (less than gentle pats) Carson's head, they repeatedly let him take his germy slobber-covered hand and try to shove a pacifier in my baby's mouth. It took several interactions for the mother to even say anything, and she still continued to allow him to do it afterwards.
I was seriously cringing at the thought of the germs being transferred. Luckily, Brian took care of the situation by politely saying, "I don't think he wants that buddy."
Ok, maybe I'm being a little too dramatic. Carson is fine, doesn't seem sick. But it got me thinking.
At what point do you throw your hands in the air and stop trying to discipline your children? When you have six children? Or just when you have no energy left?
Since my baby is still little, I have no idea what it's like to raise a toddler. I am the least knowledgeable person when it comes to this matter, so I'm sincerely asking.
Does it get to a breaking point when you've exhausted all your energy and patience and simply stop trying? Maybe allow them to eat whatever they'll get down? Or let them sleep with you? Or let them have a pacifier when they should have outgrown it?
At what point do moms just say "to hell with it" and how do you get back on track?
1 Comments:
I dont think any parent just throws their hands up in the air... I think there are just many different types of parenting. Im NEUROTIC when we're in church, public, other people's houses etc. Im constantly on aiden.. "dont do that!" "dont touch that!" "talk quieter!" "take your shoes off!" "wash your hands!" "dont get close to the baby!" .. im constantly worried about what others are thinking and judging my parenting. Everyone is always telling me "he's FINE amber!!" because im so worried he'll do something wrong and they'll think im a horrible parent. It sucks. I wish i could relax and not care what others think. Those parents seem like the super laid back type... who constantly think their kids can't do wrong and that whatever they are doing is "cute". Unfortunatley most the time they are completely oblivious!! ugh, i would have been irate as well... people like that drive me CRAZY!!
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