I'm making a conscious choice to not engage in arguments. I make my request and let natural consequence prevail. We have had lost toys, missing shoes and half dressed children racing to the car as I back out if the driveway.
Thursdays seem to be particularly trying. They can't seem to even make it into the car before the fighting begins. I'm not sure what the solution is. Last week in a moment of either immense genius or immaturity, I just turned the radio up loud enough that I couldn't hear them shouting at each other. It resulted in fits of giggles from them once they realised what was happening.
I've only smacked Xavier once since my personal pledge to change, which while being once too much, it's a LOT less than was happening.
As December begins, I hope I can remain cool, calm and collected. It's a busy time with lots happening. I want to make Christmas a time of love, family and joy. I want to begin, continue and create traditions that 30 years from now we will still be doing with my grandchildren.
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