Feb
07
He’s 3 years old! I keep repeating this to myself. It doesn’t work. I still get way too angry when Big J runs screaming down the hall outside the door behing which Little D is sleeping. Because he’s so articulate, he seems so much older to me and when he totally disregards instructions because he’s wrapped up in chasing the cat, for instance, I have a hard time remembering that it’s perfectly normal. High expectations are good, but being realistic about them is important too. I need to expect him to be considerate and not disturb people while they’re sleeping, but I should not be surprised or angry when he doesn’t. Anger doesn’t do anyone any good.
That’s my little pep talk to myself…
