AHHHH! It's one of those days where my fuse is short and Story is not doing ANYTHING I ask. I think sometimes she knows when is the best day to push buttons and get reactions. I ask her to make her bed (ie just pull the covers up) something she has done many times but on this one day that I am trying to get stuff done and need her help she says "I can't" I ask her to put her shoes on her rack, again something she does everyday...again "I can't" I ask her to put book away...another daily thing and again "I can't"...the list of "I can't"s goes on...I am now so frustrated with the fact she is blatantly disobeying me I am refusing to just do the job myself to teach a lesson. The battle goes on all morning. The yelling from me, the screaming from her...tears, frustration on both ends. And then the guilt...she's three. So I just do the things for her and end it. Then I think did I just teach her she can not listen and as long as she holds out long enough she won't have to...or did I just do what any mom would do and treat her like a three year old and do it (forgetting the fact SHE does these chores semi-daily)?
So needless to say she is having quiet time and I am having a time out. Trying to stay sane and not totally loose it today. Good thing Fri is early day for AJ. Just a few more min and he'll be home to save the day, or go crazy with me. Either way it's better with someone else.
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