Somewhere along the line, I heard this saying: "You get what you get and you dont have a fit." Since my kids are going through this "I dont want that purple cup, I want a brand new fork, I didnt want THIS!" phase...I have been saying that ALOT! Andy gets it- but doesn't always like it. Justin is just totally confused on the whole issue- so when he repeated it back to me one day, I figured out why!! He doesnt hear what I want him to hear...he turns it around in his head to fit what he actaully wants to do...like any kid would do - and says "When you get it- you have a fit!" So here he is revving himself up to have a fit when he gets "it" the whole time. Maybe I should find a new saying. Like "Shut up and take what you get or you get nothin!" Ok...I really cant say that- but sometimes it is sooo hard not to!!! :) I think they will both be getting pink and purple forks, plates and bowls if I keep having to fight who gets what color at every meal!
I am cracking up! I think you may have heard that from me. My old daycare lady used that line all the time and the kids even say it to each other when complaining. You get what you get and you don't throw a fit. I had to use it the other day. I worked hard to make a nice dinner and all they did was whine for p,b,&j. I stood tall and said I worked hard on this and you have two choices, one is to sit politely and not eat anything for the rest of the night because this is it or you can eat it. I think they were in shock - they both ate everybite.
ReplyDeleteGood job standing your ground mama! I have been having struggles in that subject too!!! Supper is .... ummm.... interesting most days!!! I get the "that looks gross...I dont like that... I wanted ______ though. This followed by falling out of the chair and dramatically laying on the floor because they are SO hungry. Once they get the point, nost day, the food is almost gone from thier plates!! Stay strong!! Mommys unite!!!
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