It is complete torchure to leave anyone's home w/ my girls. They never want to leave, well really its Brittany that doesn't want to leave. I deal w/ the kicking, screaming, crying, its not fun, and even when i'm by myself. It has gotten to the point of not wanting to take them anywhere by myself b/c of what i have to deal with when we try and leave, then the ride home is just torchure! But i can't keep them in the house 24/7. I decided last weekend to sit down and have a talk w/ them about when its time to leave and how important it is for mommy to get home b/c we have to either put Anthony to night-night or i have things that i have to do at home, etc. Their response was "OK MOM". YEAH RIGHT, so i thought. Last Saturday after a full day of playing outside at Grammy and Poppy's it was time to go and WOW did my girls SHOCK ME! No crying, none of that, they were big girls and gave my parents kisses and hugs (about 50 of them) goodbye and in the car we went home. Because they did SO WELL with leaving, i decided to reward them w/ a snack. Hey, whatever it takes right? Fast forward to lastnight, Amy sat w/ the kids while i went and signed up at the gym. Prior to Amy getting at her house, i had another talk w/ them about the importance of leaving quietly and cooperating w/ mommy and i got the same answer from Brittany, "OK MOM" and Leann's response was, "WE'RE NOT GOING HOME YET?" LOL. And if all went well they were going to get their treat when we got home. Well that was a successful and RELIEVING night, they left happy and came home excited to get their treat. I think they are starting to understand me a little better and knowing that they get rewarded for good behavior is a perk.
I have to say now going out with 3 kids without my husband isn't such a battle anymore, well i hope it continues b/c it just makes mommy more pleasant when traveling w/ 3 kids LOL
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When you're pregnant for the first time, you always think bribing is so beneath you and parents that do that just can't be good parents and teach their kids.....BWAH! Right, have a few kids and you'll realize how great bribing is! LOL!!
The girls are growing up!!!!!
I will takes this into consideration. Thanks for having kids first Steph so I can learn from you. LOL!!!!
It's all about positive reinforcement and learned behavior *pushing up my early Education degree glasses* That's awesome Steph! Amy's right, the girls are growing up!
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