Who’s in control.

Am I in control of the 3 year old, or is he in control of me… and his dad, and his brothers… and his grandparents?

I am not too sure what is happening these days, but it seems like I am constantly having a battle with my eldest son. He has basically stopped listening to what I say… It seems to literally go in one ear and come out the next!

Is it the age? Is it having siblings? Is it the changes? Is it the new room? Is it me? Am I starting to lose the game?

The so-called terrible two’s was not so terrible… He was a pretty well behaved kid. Very sweet, very thoughtful, and he listened to me! Now, at almost 3 and a half… its like he is the total opposite… now, he’s his father’s child, I guess…

It seems like all I have are questions now… how do I? How do I re-gain control? How do I get him to listen? How do I do it without losing my mind? And without getting addicted to chocolate?

At least he has his moments, when he says to me “mummy, I really appreciate you”… And I guess that’s how we survive parenthood!