Blogs can't all be about the events and happenings without a little bit of the challenges. I know that our BSF quotes John 16:33, "...in this world you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world." And, we've had troubles with Natalie these past few weeks. It has changed from being disobedient over a few minor things to refusal and screaming at the top of her lungs while kicking. The main blessing is that this behavior seems isolated with us. It may be related to being a new big sister as well. We've tried more attention, some rewards. Now, we've tried some discipline and removal of toys/videos. The videos are the way we're heading now. I would rather take all the videos to the Salvation Army than to keep them and have this behavior. Of course, with a new baby, videos are a help to keep her occupied for short stretches of time while I tend to the baby. But, they are becoming an issue as well, with her shouting if we turn off a video. I may post a picture of her tantrum antics for posterity on the blog. The main times of "battle" are during mealtimes and nap/bedtimes, which are usually tough points anyway. But, this is going above and beyond what we have ever seen before.
Any suggestions or help is appreciated for this type of situation. We love her so much and want this "phase" to be over with us making the right choices for discipline instead of any bad ones. Prayers are welcomed too! We're focusing on what the Lord is teaching us through this tough time, and using Galatians 5:22-23 as it seems to be where we come back to every time (that's why the fruity title).
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Sherri, I wish I had read this post so we could have talked at BSF. Philip and Natalie must be on track together because he is really tough at naptime and anytime I turn off the tv/tell his to get dressed/ask him to do anything he doesn't want to. Likewise, I love him incredibly and know he won't always be doing this but it's tough to know what to do and how to discipline at those moments. Braewyn is beginning to talk just a little and makes the funniest faces so that is making Philip jealous. I wish I could tell you the jealousy will wear off in a few months but I guess it's hard going from the one with all the attention to the big brother/sister and sharing the spotlight. The best advice I can give is something you've probably already heard: make Natalie feel like a super big helper. Philip really responds well when I tell him that I or Braewyn need him to help with something. It doesn't always work but worth a try.
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