He's so cute, isn't he? So sweet, so innocent. :::sigh::: Why can't they stay that way?
This is my youngest son about 6 years ago. Today he's still cute, but the sweet and innocent are harder to come by. I have no idea what I'm going to do with him.
I don't have a favorite child, but of all of them, he is the one I've had the easiest time connecting with. We speak the same love languages I guess. We think alike in a lot of ways and I usually understand him better than the others.
But right now I haven't a clue what's going on in his little head.
In the last two months I've had at least four calls home from the school for various offenses - swearing, fighting, disrespect to the bus driver, inappropriate drawings... He's SEVEN for heaven's sake! Where did my Jonathan go?
I don't know what to do here. I'm not very good at this parenting thing, and clearly I don't know what it's like to be a boy. It seems like I'm always over-reacting or under-reacting and nothing I've tried changes a thing.
I know he can do better than this.
One thing about motherhood... it keeps you on your knees.
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Maybe he's just seen your recent struggles and doesn't know how to process some of the changes in his life, so he's acting out in uncharacteristic ways when he's not with you.
Hang in there. I know you are a great mom and whatever is going in his life will be your priority right now. Don't despair...God knows why.
Praying for you and your son.
Xandra
I love that last sentence...beautiful.
hey bethany - good for you being picked by mckmama! what a great caption that was.
With my oldest son, the first sign that his innocence was under attack was his first day at school. He got off the bus and said, "Mommy, someone on the bus said 'shut up.'"
The world will always be out to get our kids. You're their best protector. And God watches over you all. Pray pray pray.
And I loved your caption on MckMama's site! You have a sweet gentle heart.
I found you from MckMama - lovely caption. And I love the saying that motherhood keeps you on your knees. I must confess that sometimes in the thick of the craziness, I forget to reach out to God for rescue - to grant me patience and wisdom. I hope you find a way through to Jonathan. I feel your pain as my 2 year old is seriously trying me right now with his behavior, and I feel as though I've tried everything and have no discipline options left. I'll pray for you when I'm praying for my own parenting breakthrough!
Found you through MckMama...GREAT CAPTION!!!
My brother, funny enough, also named Jonathan, started acting similar to your son when he was about that same age. Just hang in there...be consistent! Good luck!
Hi there... i too found you through MckMama's site. Loved the caption; your post points out as well that.. babies don't keep.
I have a 10 year old and a 1 year old, both boys. I found a great book when my oldest was 2, it's called "Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, Energetic."
It's by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka.
I have started re-reading this book now with my youngest. (I also kept it handy, especially when I got divorced when my son was 6. All children handle stress in different ways.)
Keep praying and hanging in there. It WIll get better!!
From your new blog follower,
Nicole from Florida
Congrats on your win over at MckMama's blog! Your title was amazing.
I just found you through Mckmama's blog. I just found her too. (I am new to blogging) When I read your post it brought tears to my eyes. I thought my baby boy was getting big, and he is only 1. Keep praying, and I will pray for you too. God bless.
She has such intensely beautiful eyes... I love!!
Congrats on your win on MckMama's blog. I have read through your blog and it (you) have touched my heart. Your transparency and honesty are refreshing and your faith is inspiring. Thank you for sharing yourself.
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