tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747737444977924398.post1765108484745028384..comments2023-10-02T08:01:30.988-07:00Comments on ChitChat: Where Did I Go Wrong? My Morning RantDonna Jones Koppelmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12857811448882017818noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747737444977924398.post-38640693543386890102009-10-23T04:39:11.720-07:002009-10-23T04:39:11.720-07:00I believe tantrums are necessary as long as they a...I believe tantrums are necessary as long as they are infrequent and not too severe (ie no blood is shed!) It helps our kids to learn that we are not perfect and things get better again after the "storm". <br />I have considered tape recording my voice saying things like "Time to brush your teeth", "brush your hair", "please put your dishes in the sink", "I am not the only person living in this house", etc. It is quite amazing to me how after 6 years of attending school, the morning routine is something that has to be recited day after day (after day after day)!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549748586101914055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747737444977924398.post-5593086021695805002009-10-22T06:35:31.713-07:002009-10-22T06:35:31.713-07:00about adult tantrums, I'm going to say two wor...about adult tantrums, I'm going to say two words:<br />Bathroom drawers<br />--JodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747737444977924398.post-55137754989758609972009-10-22T05:52:20.536-07:002009-10-22T05:52:20.536-07:00We all need those mornings, Donna. A good rant her...We all need those mornings, Donna. A good rant here and there cleans out the system. No damage done. <br /><br />I, too, am concerned about Russell. I'm trying to focus on the positive...the time recently spent with the family. Hopefully he is out of pain and everyone gets some closure. <br /><br />Miss you! Give everyone big hugs and kisses for me. xoxoalison moorenoreply@blogger.com