I have noticed that never are all 3 of my kids difficult at the same time. Is it coincidence? Or do they know I can only take so much and so at least ONE of them better turn on the charm?
Today's angel: Will. Which is weird because he's been a little tricky lately, but not today - which is good because...
Paige, though better, was having a selectively sick day. This means that she felt great when she wanted to be doing something (like jump around at her BROTHERS' gym class), but all of the sudden plagued with a relapse when it was convenient (like when it was time to do her chores or she wanted to watch excessive television). So that made things a bit difficult.
Cole has been a bit rough since his bout with fever. We don't know if it is because he still isn't feeling the greatest, or if his brand new molars are still giving him trouble. Either way, he's learning to kick feet in protest and it isnt' pretty.
So, my question is - who has seen this? And what's your theory? Coincidence? Turning on the charm? Or are they just shining by comparison?
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5 comments:
I'm thoroughly convinced that they learn very early on, "Hey, my brother/sister is acting like a jack*** today, so this is my chance to shine..."
At least I'm pretty sure that's what happens here. Because you hit the nail on the head; very rarely are all three out of control at once.
So funny...I wonder this all the time and I thank God this happens or I would go INSANE. My theory is twofold 1) they know mom's limit...they already see smoke coming out of the ears and they don't want to be the one to cause the head to actually explode. 2) it's sooooo easy to shine...
Kids are selective in nearly everything they do, I think. I think Kelly is right on the money. Paige is selective because she's the oldest and knows the lay of the land (i.e. Mom's limits). Will is just...well...Will. Cole just knows that he feels like crap and sometimes it feels good to have a tantrum. I STILL have tantrums and I'm almost 42! And now...Deeeeeep Thoughts, by Laurie. :)
Concerning Paige, it's always a little difficult coming off of an illness. You get such tender loving care when you're sick (not that you don't always!) and you kinda want to see how far those borders will stretch! Will hasn't been sick, is past the tantrum stage and was probably feeling pretty good about himself! And poor baby Cole...new teeth are no fun! As far as the kicking is concerned...YIKES! Good luck with that!! You can walk away from him at home, but in the middle of the aisle at Meijer? I don't think so!!!! :-) I remember not very long ago Paige was your loving little shadow and Will was having some hard times. It must be cyclical!
These are all such great theories and comments. Logan is definitely starting to notice mom's limits. I'll be reprimanding Aiden and he chimes in with "but I'M being good today, right?!" "I didn't do such-and-such!!"
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