trick or treat

Tonight is the big night around here, the kids are sure to have a blast and (with any luck) get worn out from all of the walking.  Chances are they will consume enough sugar to keep them going all night anyway *sigh*

I am fighting a cold, or what seems to be a sinus infection.  It has been a rough few weeks for me, but I just keep on going - I have to.  I sound horrible, but really my headache is the worst of my complaints, and that is nothing that a little bit constant flow of Advil does not kick.

Today Zander had a pajama party at preschool - it was so cute seeing him walk in with his jammies on and a blanket & pillow in tow :)

I just finished up everything for the kids' school parties tomorrow, I just need to pick up the juices tonight and we will be good to go.  The only problem?  I can not find anyone to look after my littlest ones.  It is not a problem if they come along, but I was hoping that I could focus on the big kids - after all, I am there to HELP.  I am not sure how much help I am with my two little monsters running circles around me  :)  Maybe they will provide some extra entertainment.  Wishful thinking!

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I've been reading The Strong Willed Child.  It is a classic from my MIL's library that I adopted a few years ago when they were moving and she was cleaning out some old books.  It has been sitting on my shelf since and I must say that I am SO glad that I came across it.  It could not have fallen into my hands at any better time.  If anyone reading this has ever struggled with what you thought was a strong willed child, this book is so insightful.  I'd love to talk (e-mail) with you about it.  I've just started reading it and have already learned so much about me (not just the child that I consider strong willed) and wonderful ways to save our relationship (as well my sanity).  I find myself calling people through out the day just to say "I just read this.....or that....and isn't that SO true?"  I love that something(s) that have been causing me alot of stress can be spelled out so simply and that Dr. Dobson gives REAL solutions.  It just takes some work and discipline on my (and Harry's) part and everything is going to be fine.  That is something I really needed to know.  It WILL be okay.

I know that kind of came from out of nowhere, I am sorry.  I have chosen not to share the details of some problems that I've been having at home with one of my children, mostly because I love them very much and do not want the "ugly" side of our relationship out there.  But recently it has come to a point where I worry about the future of this child,  about the effect that our negative relationship is having on them, and on our family.  More to come, I promise...

Comments

[Heather]

Have fun helping!

Sorry about the troubles you're having. Hugs to you friend.

[Judi]

I haven't read that one, but when I went to the Christian bookstore to pick up "1-2-3 Magic for Christian Parents," I came across another book that I am sure will come in handy called "Answering the 8 cries of the Spirited Child" by David and Claudia Arp. It was noted to be a "National Bestseller." I will let you borrow it when I am done:)

We went to COSI today and got a year long pass -- would love to have you guys come along sometime (Katelyn LOVED it!)

Happy Halloween! Hope there are no belly aches (the day after easter I awoke to a child who had gotten sick IN HER BED and kept on sleeping:(

Love ya!

[Suzanne]

I think we need that book, too. And I think for both of us, it's the same child, same gender, same birth order. And boy do I love that little one of mine!!

[meghann]

Feel free to hit me up by email. ALL of my kids are strong willed. And I'm serious. I love them all to death, but some days it's hard to not just break down because we struggle so much with each one of them. I think my oldest and youngest are the biggest challenges, but the middle two kids certainly aren't "easy". Sigh.

[Margie]

Angi,

I just got back to reading your blog..I have some catching up to do.

We used the same Bingo cards for Pete's preschool party. He insisted that the candy apples in your picture were toilet plungers. :)