Anger!

So, lately little miss has developed quite the attitude. I constantly feel like the hubs and I are getting so frustrated with her and someone ends up in time out (not just munchkin!!). I was getting fed up with trying to find ways to calm her down or go just an hour with out her screaming, throwing something, or head butting whatever she got angry with (don't YOU do that, too?!). The other night I was praying about it and remembered a book my mom bought me when she came to visit this past summer. It's "The Soft Spoken Parent". For a visual: BOOM!










 

I had started it when I received it, but only read the first few chapters. So, I began reading it again. It was profound! Yet, I felt dumb. It taught me things I should already know. Things like- use humor instead of anger, try to understand how they feel, etc. After reading about 7 more chapters I decided to test it out. Yesterday was AMAZING!!!! My kiddo was so much happier, more patient, and more tender (go figure). I can't begin to count the number of hugs and kisses I got. All because I was more patient (and trust me that took WORK!). So, just to throw this out there......if any of you are interested- this is SUCH A GREAT BOOK! I will be finishing it soon and I'm excited to see the results as it impacts not only my relationship with my daughter but every other relationship. Anyway, every day a work in progress, but hey- at least I get to be a mom to such a cute, goofy little girl!!!