I know, if you don’t have kids, that title is a turn off. But today was the day of, “OHMYGOSH, I have a toddler!” I think Lydia got about 30 spankings. (I spank her hand or thigh. I’m sorry if you don’t do spankings. But we do.) She was consistently whiny, rebellious, unsatisfied and selfish the entire day. People who believe that we are inherently good don’t have kids.
*sigh* I’m going to bed.
amen to the inherently good comment!!! we are definitely born into sin & a cute little baby/toddler is certainly no exception … just living proof:)
Came over to read your ttt, it didn’t link yet.
Amen to your post Amanda. Hope tomorrow is much better. I think with our kids they have always had days like that, testing boundaries and then they are good until they decide to test us again.
Sweet dreams.
I swear Amanda, it’s this age/stage! Landon was the same way last week! A pill I tell ya! He wore me out!! Hopefully she’s just having an “off” day like they do from time to time. Here’s to a better tomorrow!
Man, what is going on? Madi is the same way lately. refusing naps, tatrums…..Aww, the joys of toddlers 🙂
We do “spank on thigh” at this age too…glad we aren’t the only ones. And I know all too well that day that you had. I hate those days with a passion. It is on those days that I often beg God for Wisdom and Mercy.
I think we’ve started a little early. “No” and “stop” are not comprehended (so it seems). I’ve tried popping the hand, bottom, and leg and I don’t even get an acknowledgment of existence. Yesterday was the first day of trying “time out” where I have to contain him on my lap in the floor. It didn’t go so hot. He screamed, wiggled, squiggled, arched his back, etc. He got really sweaty and slipped out of my arms a couple of times (which is why I sit on the floor). It didn’t seem to phase him, either. I’d let him go and it was back to standing on the printer, pulling the TV cables, etc. I need the time out, now!!!
I’m an anti-spanker! Are you surprised? We spanked with Jake and then stopped with Bay. If you want to know why I’m not a spanker, I’ll tell you next time we talk. Time outs are so much more effective than corpral punishment.
Hebrews 12:11 No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
Spanking is not fun- but it will produce desired results of peace and right actions in our children.
Keep it up when necessary! Lydia will be the better for being trained in love, correctly.