Being a mum is very trying on your patience at times,
By jugsjugs
@jugsjugs (12967)
November 29, 2009 6:48pm CST
this week i have had lots of issues being a mum with the children,what with all the extra things that they expect me to fit in as well as trying to explain that i will not be tidying their rooms up anymore as they are old enough to do them their selves,as well as i have other things that i have todo.The schools are always ringing todo with one of my sons as he has problems in school with his concentration,etc.They refuse to go to sleep as well as stay in their beds.
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11 responses
@eshaan (6188)
• India
10 Jan 10
i agree with you and as i think that u have to train them very early..though they may feel that their mom is bit stricter than other moms...but once they learn tidiness in earlier age they do it regularly later, but if they grow up depending and thinking that mom is there to do..they become too dependent and they don't think it to be their responsibility to keep the house clean...
@eshaan (6188)
• India
10 Jan 10
many times if i become lazy.....and someone comes to my home suddenly..they can make out easily what they were doing whole day..they get up from painting..leave all the colors, sketch pens etc..then start studying...then leave copies and books and bags lying there...then start having their break with some snacks etc....if you don't give them instructions to pick up everything...and when you get up from your work...you can find out all the happenings..then either you have to start with new energy to clean and keep properly all that or...then you can scold and shout...its too much sometimes..
@jugsjugs (12967)
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10 Jan 10
I do think that all feel that even though they have made all the mess it is up to me to clean it all up as well as the rest of the house and the garden that they all mess up.I think it would be nice if they could tidy their own bedrooms as well as if they get things out they should at least put them away.I am now getting alot more on their backs if they make a mess and leave things out as they are then made to do it in front of me rather than trying to sneak out or even go and disappear to their rooms.
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
22 Dec 09
Hello jj. You can say that again that being a mom is very trying on your patience. It is exactly the same with my wife who takes care of my kids. So I can understand you when you say that. But I think that children will do a better job as time goes by. Happy parenting, friend.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
3 Dec 09
I think we all can agree with you. You have to put your foot down and stick to it, or it will only get worse.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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24 Dec 09
It is soo hard some days and now they have told me why my son is having problems sleeping.I have just had my son who is the youngest and also our last child diagnosed with adhd.They have given me some medication for him that had to be ordered in through the chemist so i hope this will help him at school as well as at home as he is only 6.
@cher913 (25781)
• Canada
1 Dec 09
it not only tries your patience, sometimes it is downright exhausting! i find its not so much physical but more mental because as they get older they like to play mind games and play one parent against the other! i find that between looking after kids and looking after aging parents, life is exhausting!
@celticeagle (171195)
• Boise, Idaho
1 Dec 09
You really need to check out the website I gave you on your last post. It is: www.loveandlogic.com. Very informative. They have books to help you with kids as well as teens. And videos as well. We had a social worker come out and showed up the videos, we discussed them and we were given then books as well.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
2 Dec 09
Based on the experiences that I have had for this past couple of weeks, I feel like this time of the year is very trying for all mothers. My daughter has been acting out a whole lot and it hasn't been a lot of fun. I've been asking her to clean up her room. I've been asking my daughter to get ready for her birthday, which is just a couple of days away. And I've been asking the kids to help me keep the house in decent shape because of the holidays coming up, but they've been doing none of it. I've about had it with them.
@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
30 Nov 09
Very true! Being a mom has been the most important "job" I've ever had...the hardest, the most trying, and yet, the most blessed and most rewarding.
I would not trade it, to this day, for anything in the world.
Karen
@bluray (408)
• Singapore
30 Nov 09
Being a mum requires lots of patience as it is difficult to keep our cool in every situation . The tantrums of the children are hard to bear sometimes. you have to be patient with the temperament of kids. I am a mom of 1+ year old toddler and sometimes the loads of work along with the crying baby makes ma frustrate.
