Mommy Tantrum Moment
I stomped my feet like a child yesterday. And I yelled.
LIKE. A. CHILD.
Um, yeah, my temper tantrum looked similar thankyouverymuch...
How embarrassing.
I just couldn’t take it. No one in my family was LISTENING to me. The thing was, we needed to get ready to leave. And for some reason new Godzilla Wii game, no one seemed to care. The kids needed teeth and hair brushed and shoes on. And, hello, NO ONE WAS LISTENING TO ME!!!
So I threw a mommy fit and stomped my feet.
And, oh yes, they paid attention. But I totally looked like a fool. I’m brilliant that way.
Before you go all kamikaze on me and congratulate me on ruining my children by example, KNOW that I did go back and explain to them why what I did was wrong and all that.
B U T here is the funny thing – I have to giggle. Really. I kind of enjoyed my moment of insanity. I rarely do stupid and asinine things. My little tantrum was freeing, albeit in a warped way.
Makes me wanna take it a bit further and perhaps walk deep into the forest and let out the biggest scream I can muster. Wouldn’t that be SHOCKING?
Who knows what would come after that? I might tattoo “I Can’t Hear You” on my arm. We’re talking mommy mahem here!
I think I need therapy.
You may need therapy. The usual mommy response, at least based on my limited knowledge of mommies, is to get very quiet and sulk in the corner, pretending to not hear anyone else rather than have a hissy fit.
That’s Dad’s job.
Twitter: MammaMania
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Maybe I am a misplaced dad then? I must have faulty wiring. LOL!
What, that’s not normal for you?? It’s status quo in my house. So now, when I throw a fit, they just ignore me. BUT I’ve learned other ways, especially when it involves video games. It’s called “the power button.” Oh yes, I have turned off many a game. If you don’t listen to me when I give the 15, 10, 5 and 1 minute warning it goes off. No chance to save it. Sorry. It’s a good wake up call. :0)
I cannot even tell you how many times Ive wanted to do this.
Motherhood is SO frustrating.
Thanks for the feedback on my blog, I agree- I typically only read content as well.
LOVE your blog btw!Glad I visited! will visit again
Twitter: thenagainphoto
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I do this all the time. Sometimes (particularly when Hubby is home) I even throw in some tears (only thing that gets me a GNO these days). Let’s them know that they have gone to far, and reminds them that I am THE lady of the house and if I wanna cry then I’m gonna cry and they are gonna watch and give me hugs and be nice to me. Benefit of living in a house full of dudes…tears actually work! So, if you get tired of yelling at yours feel free to come give mine a good scream. They pretty much need one at least once a day anyway:)
Twitter: MammaMania
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Tee hee hee… glad I am not alone, ladies. So sometimes, we just need a little outlet!
Why can’t you throw a fit? My mother got plenty mad sometimes–and to my knowledge it never did me any long term harm. Sometimes you just have to handle it that way.
Sometimes my mother used to just give us her “mommy”–that was all she needed. Sometimes when I worked retail, kids needed that. So what if they weren’t my kids? They stopped messing around and tearing up the merchandise displays.
Twitter: marybabysteps
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Sometimes it’s good to make the family think you’re crazy. They behave really well for a few days, and it’s all good!