Exponential Chaos?

So here's what I'm wondering... Since having two kids, it seems as though they very politely take turns having drama. The week before last, Sophie was a right mess. She was grouchy, upset and tired all of the time and even hit the roof when I called her feet "big."

"My feet are NOT big" she snarled, "They are little and cute!!" It doesn't take a genius to understand her issues as the current baby of the family with an ever-growing, pregnant mama. Sophie is generally not a complicated girl. A week off from school and some good doses of one-on-one time with mom seem to have cured her (for now).

Of course, now that she's all hunky-dory, Emma starts up with her own drama about feeling misunderstood, over-burdened and over-'ruled'. (See yesterday's blog post.)

Back to my initial wondering....what happens when there are three kids in the house? Will there still only be one squeaky wheel to deal with at a time, or am I in for a whole new world filled with chaos?

On second thought, please don't answer that question.

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Anonymous said…
It compounds pretty much...you become a skilled referee. Hence, there are days that I say. My ears are out of order right now. I will be happy to speak with you in a sensible manner when you are calm.
June 2, 2009 at 11:29 AM
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