Sometimes even though each little person has his or her own object, this still does not remove the threat of a melt down. Example, nice and thoughtful mommy brings home three pairs of sunglasses, hear that..THREE pairs, one of which is pink with flowers, two are camo and clearly for a little man. Addy is blissfully wearing her glasses, no problem. Garhett and Brenden have engaged in WWV or six or seven, not sure which, over the other two pair of IDENTICAL sunglasses. I try doing fake magic tricks like switching the glasses behind my back and then handing them out again, I tried encouraging the boys to trade on their own, I tried to show them that they were exactly the same, nothing worked. They each wanted what the other had but were not willing to give up what they had in their hands. Sometimes they make me regret even buying surprises and treats for them. There are also the times when there is only one of something they both absolutely have to have in order to survive their day! Last night it was a key ring flashlight. It is pretty cool I have to admit, it blinks also and that is what they like the most, but after last night I was ready to toss that damn flashlight in the street and run it over a few hundred times. I understand that certain toys in our house trend at different times, but the days when all three are fighting and screaming, I would be okay with donating everything they have and letting them play with sock puppets from then on! I am trying to be sympathetic, I understand not wanting to share. I do not always want to share either. "Can I have a drink?", that is my least favorite thing to share due to the backwash that comes with sharing a drink with a little person. They usually end up having the rest! Why can't they ask if they could share in helping with the household chores? I will go ahead and keep dreaming!Friday, May 27, 2011
Ugh...Sharing
The concept of sharing is a really good thing to teach young children, and the idea of sharing looks good on paper. When we get right down to the heart of sharing, our kiddos are right...it sucks!! Our boys seem to get the short end of the sharing stick. There are never enough of certain items to go around. I try to always buy two of everything, and even three of some items because Addysen has similar likes, hoping to avoid a melt down. 
Sometimes even though each little person has his or her own object, this still does not remove the threat of a melt down. Example, nice and thoughtful mommy brings home three pairs of sunglasses, hear that..THREE pairs, one of which is pink with flowers, two are camo and clearly for a little man. Addy is blissfully wearing her glasses, no problem. Garhett and Brenden have engaged in WWV or six or seven, not sure which, over the other two pair of IDENTICAL sunglasses. I try doing fake magic tricks like switching the glasses behind my back and then handing them out again, I tried encouraging the boys to trade on their own, I tried to show them that they were exactly the same, nothing worked. They each wanted what the other had but were not willing to give up what they had in their hands. Sometimes they make me regret even buying surprises and treats for them. There are also the times when there is only one of something they both absolutely have to have in order to survive their day! Last night it was a key ring flashlight. It is pretty cool I have to admit, it blinks also and that is what they like the most, but after last night I was ready to toss that damn flashlight in the street and run it over a few hundred times. I understand that certain toys in our house trend at different times, but the days when all three are fighting and screaming, I would be okay with donating everything they have and letting them play with sock puppets from then on! I am trying to be sympathetic, I understand not wanting to share. I do not always want to share either. "Can I have a drink?", that is my least favorite thing to share due to the backwash that comes with sharing a drink with a little person. They usually end up having the rest! Why can't they ask if they could share in helping with the household chores? I will go ahead and keep dreaming!
Sometimes even though each little person has his or her own object, this still does not remove the threat of a melt down. Example, nice and thoughtful mommy brings home three pairs of sunglasses, hear that..THREE pairs, one of which is pink with flowers, two are camo and clearly for a little man. Addy is blissfully wearing her glasses, no problem. Garhett and Brenden have engaged in WWV or six or seven, not sure which, over the other two pair of IDENTICAL sunglasses. I try doing fake magic tricks like switching the glasses behind my back and then handing them out again, I tried encouraging the boys to trade on their own, I tried to show them that they were exactly the same, nothing worked. They each wanted what the other had but were not willing to give up what they had in their hands. Sometimes they make me regret even buying surprises and treats for them. There are also the times when there is only one of something they both absolutely have to have in order to survive their day! Last night it was a key ring flashlight. It is pretty cool I have to admit, it blinks also and that is what they like the most, but after last night I was ready to toss that damn flashlight in the street and run it over a few hundred times. I understand that certain toys in our house trend at different times, but the days when all three are fighting and screaming, I would be okay with donating everything they have and letting them play with sock puppets from then on! I am trying to be sympathetic, I understand not wanting to share. I do not always want to share either. "Can I have a drink?", that is my least favorite thing to share due to the backwash that comes with sharing a drink with a little person. They usually end up having the rest! Why can't they ask if they could share in helping with the household chores? I will go ahead and keep dreaming!
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