This week's Sunday Scribbles prompt is Instructions.
Initially, I thought about writing instructions for a fun Brunch since it's my favorite meal to prepare. Or perhaps quote some of my favorite excerpts from "Life's Little Instruction Book". Oh wait, I forgot to bring the book with me. It's tucked away in a box somewhere with all my other long term storage items.
But honestly what I've really been dreaming of is a Parent's Instruction Manual specifically written for my child. Wouldn't that be wonderful! This handy manual can help me through those difficult times where I am completely at a lost as to how to handle a situation.
Lately, Lil' C has been very difficult and resistant. I feel like it's a constant battle. Is he going through a growth spurt? Or are these changes in behavior his own way of dealing with our most recent move?
Sure they're a ton of parental self help books out there. But sometimes these approaches don't work. Is it because children are all individuals and what may work for one may not work for another or am I doing something wrong? So many questions and doubts... Goodness, where is that manual when I need it.
Sounds like he's trying to adjust and find his ground in a new place. This is not to say that knowing that makes any difference in the difficulty of it all..
Posted by: kristine | 25 September 2006 at 01:20
Wish I had a descent piece of advice, but I don't :( But if it's any consolation, I know how you feel. I'm glad that I didn't waste my moneyy buying too many of those parenting books. The few that I bought have been really beneficial but I believe that each child is his own individual and will not always be a "text book" case. Hmm, wonder what women read in the 1920s - LOL
Posted by: Shelliza | 25 September 2006 at 01:42
LOL I think every child should come with a manual just for them. I just used my gut instead :) So far it's not working and they are 21 & 22. LOL
Posted by: Tammy | 25 September 2006 at 14:48
hey mama, thanks for the great comment yesterday.
Kid's Manual? Shhooottt, you can't refer to it fast enough when you really need it. What we need is the manual in chip form and downloaded into our head so when they act up we're all smooth and calm and in control on the spot.
P.S. those pictures of you and your sister in the Then & Now melted my heart. so beautiful. My little mamis are 11 and 7 and I pray they always stay close.
Posted by: madness | 25 September 2006 at 22:10
When you write this book, make sure to sell it. It'll make you a fortune.
Posted by: Neil | 26 September 2006 at 00:16