My kids are driving me MAD!

For the second day in a row and about the 10th time since school started just a little over a month ago, Nathan (Kindergartener) has gotten reprimanded for talking too much.  I am sure my mom will read this and get a chuckle, as I too remember being known for my blabbermouth.  But, I don't think it started the second week in Kindergarten!

UGH! I am just so frustrated with the whole situation!  We've punished him, given him consequences, and had many, many heart-to-hearts with him but are obviously not getting through.  I know that it always happens during times of the day when the class is working on things like certain letters, shapes, etc., which is probably boring for him.  But we've reiterated time and time again that he should still remain quiet and following the rules even if the teacher is discussing something he already knows. 

Today he was caught at two separate times of the day talking too much to other classmates at inappropriate times.  When I picked him up from school today and learned of what had happened (yet again) I was fuming.  I fumed the entire ride to his violin lesson, all the while glaring at him through my rearview mirror.

And then there's wonderful William, my three year-old.  As I am making my way through the door after taking Nathan to violin this afternoon (while carrying an arm-full of stuff) I see him run over to the bathroom and not five seconds later yell out, "I had an accident!".  Not my idea of a relaxing evening – cleaning up my bathroom rugs and floor.  Plus, what's really irritating is the fact that it was something that could have been avoided if he would freakin' listen to me when I say GO POTTY!!! 

But, he was too busy playing sidewalk chalk.

Why do kids think they can hold their pee longer than is realistic?  Seriously.  As if I didn't get enough accomplished today that I needed to.  Sheesh. 


7 responses to “My kids are driving me MAD!”

  1. Janelle Avatar

    There must be something in the air today. D and C are on my last nerve, too. And they’ve chosen to tap dance. Hang in there, mom!

  2. Kasey @ All Things Mamma Avatar

    I’m sorry you had a rough evening. I hate those kind of days. The only advice I have on Nathan’s talking is to bribe him. LOL Err…I mean, give him positive reinforcement. Give him some little treat if he behaves everyday and a bigger treat if he does all week. Kids usually respond to materialistic stuff! LOL

  3. Andrea Avatar
    Andrea

    Coming out of lurking to say I can completely relate! My boys are 2 and 3, and drive me mad quite often! 🙂
    I’m sorry your day was so rough!

  4. MommaAmma Avatar

    I don’t remember how I found your blog but I love it! That’s the introduction I suppose.
    I’ve had that fuming feeling since school started too. My son started Pre K and he’s not being a good listner/friend. We removed every toy he owns from his room until he makes the right moves (last resort after days of incident reports). I think that is more punishment for us though! Sorry about your day but thanks for sharing! I know it’s bad but it makes me feel better to not be alone!

  5. Erin Avatar
    Erin

    to help you feel better?? jp had 2 peeing accidents today, one at school and one at gym. he doesn’t tell anyone except for me that he needs to go. then, no one seems to notice that he’s peed…good, bad, i’m not sure. tomorrow will be better 🙂

  6. Laura B Avatar
    Laura B

    R has already had his talking incident this year too. We made him – I mean, told him it would be a good idea to write a letter to his teacher apologizing. That meant sitting still long enough to write it out – no fun in his book! Hopefully that memory will tide us over for a while.

  7. GRAMMY Avatar
    GRAMMY

    Candy:
    1. Nathan IS bored and needs to be challenged. Perhaps he could go to the Library or maybe he could hang out with 1st grade.
    2. Yes, your socializing years began on the first day of Kindergarten and didn’t stop! Comments on the report card (and I have them to prove it) I quote: “Candy, is such a socializer.”
    3. Tell William the option is not whether he should go, he WILL go to the potty when YOU tell him to go. Punto! You are the mom and you know best!
    4. Instead of punishing Nathan, see how you can reward him. Make a contract with him and have him and his teacher discuss the contact and he can perhaps earn stickers and once he has a certain stickers he can get a reward. I’ll buy the rewards!!##@%%^%^??@!@@#%%
    5. Nathan is Soooooooo bored, I knew that was going to happen. Gosh Darn!! Don’t punish my baby for being so intelligent. You will repress his abilities and intellect. His teacher needs to other ways to help him be successful in school. That’s her job!

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