It’s been a particularly “challenging” day of disciplining my kids.
I wasn’t even out of bed before my oldest tossed me some back-talk.
Next, my patience was tested at church as my 5-year-old squirmed in
her seat, pulled all of her hair down over her face, and giggled out
loud as she imitated the cantor (which, I must say, was in fact hilarious).
The afternoon brought birthday party “fun” when my kids would rather have
passed on eating cake than sit next to each other at the table. The other
parents smiled nervously as I blew my top. They all gave me that “We know
how you feel” look. I gave them that “Really? You’re not gonna call Child
Protective Services on me?” look. It was a real hoot.
Once home, my kids were all walking around humming “DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD.”
Coincidence? I think not. I better sleep with one eye open tonight …
The World of Author/Mom Alicia Murphy! 