Comments on: Just Another Afternoon in the Zoo http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/12/just-another-afternoon-in-the-zoo.html mommy blogger Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:31:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Harvard Housewifehttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/12/just-another-afternoon-in-the-zoo.html#comment-41270 Harvard Housewife Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:15:04 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=12866#comment-41270 aww. you're the best mommy. I don't have kids yet, but I DEFINITELY THREW tantrums even with the world's strictest mother. She would always say in jest and anger: "I wish for you one day to have a little girl just like you". so give me a few years :-) aww. you’re the best mommy. I don’t have kids yet, but I DEFINITELY THREW tantrums even with the world’s strictest mother. She would always say in jest and anger: “I wish for you one day to have a little girl just like you”. so give me a few years :-)

]]> By: Amyhttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/12/just-another-afternoon-in-the-zoo.html#comment-41262 Amy Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:22:50 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=12866#comment-41262 This is my life too. With my daughter, no matter if she stays at school until 230 or 4pm, it's the same thing when she comes home - whining about she wants a snack, wants to watch tv, the dog is bothering her, it's too hot, it's too cold, etc. Funny thing though, she never gets tired at school. What did they call her? Right, an angel. At least it gave me a good laugh! This is my life too. With my daughter, no matter if she stays at school until 230 or 4pm, it’s the same thing when she comes home – whining about she wants a snack, wants to watch tv, the dog is bothering her, it’s too hot, it’s too cold, etc. Funny thing though, she never gets tired at school. What did they call her? Right, an angel. At least it gave me a good laugh!

]]> By: Amyhttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/12/just-another-afternoon-in-the-zoo.html#comment-41249 Amy Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:08:36 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=12866#comment-41249 You have just described my 4 year old daughter to a "T". I have a 10 year old son and a 7 year old daughter also, and I often feel as though you and I are soul mates on some similar yet parallel universe. I find with the preschooler in particular that all I have to do is say "I understand" or "I'm so sorry, isn't that terrible?" in a completely non-judgemental voice for her to feel "heard". God bless you and your blog. It helps me see persepective, and know that I am not alone. And God bless me! You have just described my 4 year old daughter to a “T”. I have a 10 year old son and a 7 year old daughter also, and I often feel as though you and I are soul mates on some similar yet parallel universe. I find with the preschooler in particular that all I have to do is say “I understand” or “I’m so sorry, isn’t that terrible?” in a completely non-judgemental voice for her to feel “heard”. God bless you and your blog. It helps me see persepective, and know that I am not alone. And God bless me!

]]> By: Lois Christensenhttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/12/just-another-afternoon-in-the-zoo.html#comment-41248 Lois Christensen Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:46:10 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=12866#comment-41248 My daughter who is now 16 NEVER did that or needed extra cuddling time to calm her. But my son constantly needed this. I would feel like pulling my hair out at times only to realize he just needed to be held for awhile and all would be right again in his world. I miss those days terribly. Enjoy them with your daughter. My daughter who is now 16 NEVER did that or needed extra cuddling time to calm her. But my son constantly needed this. I would feel like pulling my hair out at times only to realize he just needed to be held for awhile and all would be right again in his world.

I miss those days terribly. Enjoy them with your daughter.

]]> By: mzzterryhttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/12/just-another-afternoon-in-the-zoo.html#comment-41236 mzzterry Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:15:05 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=12866#comment-41236 My Baby Girl was the one that had frequent meltdowns.....she is now 26 (she is coming HOME tomorrow from California to Texas for the Holiday!!). She was always the sensitive child, its just her makeup. The best way to handle meltdowns is just like you did.....allow them, but be sure they know that they need to respect you as parent. Maintain your dignity the very best you can. There is absolutely nothing sweeter than the mother-daughter relationship. I have two adult daughters & I love them so much. I still get meltdowns, by phone now!! My Baby Girl was the one that had frequent meltdowns…..she is now 26 (she is coming HOME tomorrow from California to Texas for the Holiday!!). She was always the sensitive child, its just her makeup. The best way to handle meltdowns is just like you did…..allow them, but be sure they know that they need to respect you as parent. Maintain your dignity the very best you can.

There is absolutely nothing sweeter than the mother-daughter relationship. I have two adult daughters & I love them so much. I still get meltdowns, by phone now!!

]]> By: Alexiahttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/12/just-another-afternoon-in-the-zoo.html#comment-41234 Alexia Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:59:21 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=12866#comment-41234 I've got a 3yo and this happens to me all.the.time. It drives me insane!!! I have no clue what to do. But, you're right, they have that look they give that can make you forget everything you were upset about just two seconds ago. Thank God for that - it's saved my son from death multiple times! I’ve got a 3yo and this happens to me all.the.time. It drives me insane!!! I have no clue what to do. But, you’re right, they have that look they give that can make you forget everything you were upset about just two seconds ago. Thank God for that – it’s saved my son from death multiple times!

]]> By: T with Honeyhttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/12/just-another-afternoon-in-the-zoo.html#comment-41232 T with Honey Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:14:51 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=12866#comment-41232 I think it is a girl thing and equivalent to needing a good cry. When Princess is overtired, overwhelmed or overstimulated the only thing that stops the whining/bad behavior is a big long hug. And maybe a nap. As long as she gets that hug/snuggles first. It seems like you are doing a great job of picking up on a pattern and have already figured out what your daughter needs from you. I think it is a girl thing and equivalent to needing a good cry. When Princess is overtired, overwhelmed or overstimulated the only thing that stops the whining/bad behavior is a big long hug. And maybe a nap. As long as she gets that hug/snuggles first.

It seems like you are doing a great job of picking up on a pattern and have already figured out what your daughter needs from you.

]]> By: Jennifer Y.http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/12/just-another-afternoon-in-the-zoo.html#comment-41230 Jennifer Y. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:42:02 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=12866#comment-41230 For the love of all that is good and holy, PLEASE don't tell me that four is worse than three!?!? Can I just tell you that the EXACT same thing happened to me last night. I picked my son up at daycare and everything was fine until we drove by McDonalds (as we do every day on the way home). He started the mother of all meltdowns because *gasp* I did not turn the car and go get us some "Old McDonald". What in the world? We rarely go there. He's screaming and crying, kicking my seat. On and on. And on. We get home and he notices that I have this long necklace on. He always wants to play with it for some reason. So, I gave it to him and he proceeded to happily use it to hook up some cars and trucks all night long. Happy as a clam. I'll also admit that I gave him some chocolate milk. Because I'm a sap like that. And, I have working mom guilt. For the love of all that is good and holy, PLEASE don’t tell me that four is worse than three!?!?

Can I just tell you that the EXACT same thing happened to me last night. I picked my son up at daycare and everything was fine until we drove by McDonalds (as we do every day on the way home). He started the mother of all meltdowns because *gasp* I did not turn the car and go get us some “Old McDonald”. What in the world? We rarely go there. He’s screaming and crying, kicking my seat. On and on. And on.

We get home and he notices that I have this long necklace on. He always wants to play with it for some reason. So, I gave it to him and he proceeded to happily use it to hook up some cars and trucks all night long. Happy as a clam.

I’ll also admit that I gave him some chocolate milk. Because I’m a sap like that. And, I have working mom guilt.

]]> By: Breehttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/12/just-another-afternoon-in-the-zoo.html#comment-41229 Bree Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:35:16 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=12866#comment-41229 All too familiar! I have a 4 and 1/2 year old little girl who just really started having tantrums like a pro! I attribute it to what must be like 4-year old PMS... My favorite is when my 4 and 1/2 year old starts, then my 20 month old son joins in, and my 8 month preggo self has to do something about it! Like pick them up and put them in their rooms! It probably doesn't help that we're a week away from Christmas and "Santa" sent my 4 year old a letter yesterday. Happy Christmas! :) All too familiar! I have a 4 and 1/2 year old little girl who just really started having tantrums like a pro! I attribute it to what must be like 4-year old PMS… My favorite is when my 4 and 1/2 year old starts, then my 20 month old son joins in, and my 8 month preggo self has to do something about it! Like pick them up and put them in their rooms! It probably doesn’t help that we’re a week away from Christmas and “Santa” sent my 4 year old a letter yesterday. Happy Christmas! :)

]]> By: nicolehttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/12/just-another-afternoon-in-the-zoo.html#comment-41228 nicole Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:00:04 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=12866#comment-41228 Thankfully tantrums are very rare around here (well, until the baby became a toddler anyway). But, I have definitely been there. I do have to remember that our kids are still young, even at 8 years old, and learning to handle their emotions and stuff. I think it is great that you recognized she was just tired and needed help settling down more than she needed discipline. Wouldn't we all love to have someone remind us to slow down and rest when we are spinning out of control? Thankfully tantrums are very rare around here (well, until the baby became a toddler anyway). But, I have definitely been there. I do have to remember that our kids are still young, even at 8 years old, and learning to handle their emotions and stuff. I think it is great that you recognized she was just tired and needed help settling down more than she needed discipline. Wouldn’t we all love to have someone remind us to slow down and rest when we are spinning out of control?

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