The Man of the House
So a bit ago I wrote a post for SVMB about BC. You may remember how he cried, lost control, and how I might have slightly overreacted a bit by crying and feeling like a horrible mom? Well, I’m happy to report that this past week has been so much better!
My friend Jamie sent me an email, God bless her, with the best suggestion I’ve heard in a long time on how to curtail BC’s increasingly defiant outbursts.
She said I should make him the Man of the House.
You see Hubby recently went back to work after a 7 1/2 month break due to a torn shoulder. This transition seemingly has really effected BC. Jamie’s suggestion was to give BC the responsibility of being a helper, with a title, while Hubs was away at work.
Now if you’ve ever met my son, you know that he’s all about stepping up to the plate. In an emergency, he’s the best person to have helping you, aside from my Husband. So this whole idea of being the Man of the House completely appealed to BC.
Each night this week BC’s furrowed his brow and said, “Now Mommy, I’m the Man of the House, is there anything else you need?” and goes one to say, ” If I hear you say, “Ouch,” I’ll come out of my bedroom to help you.”
And each morning when BC encounters Hubby, BC reports, “Daddy, I was the Man of the House, and I did a great job last night!”
It’s beautiful. And simple. And OH SO appreciated.
With this new found responsibility, BC’s like a new boy. And me? I’m feeling so much better about our nightly routine. I no longer dread putting my darlings down to bed.
So thank you Jamie! You may begin charging me for you mothering services at anytime now. I’ll be happy to pay top dollar!
Mel said,
June 2, 2008 @ 10:35 am
Well thanks.…I have been running 3 miles a day and eating better. I am trying to lose as much as i can before my tummy tuck and boob job. Nice motivation eh?!
Uncle J said,
June 2, 2008 @ 9:11 pm
Who is this Jamie? She sounds very smart. Wonder if she has a single sister?
(Hi Jamie… Long time no hear.)
Momma Zookeeper said,
June 4, 2008 @ 9:21 pm
I’m so glad he has a new fun title and that things are going well. I don’t think crying was over reacting though. Every Momma cries from time to time. It’s because we care
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Jamie Dockiewicz said,
June 5, 2008 @ 4:56 pm
Hurray! I am so glad this strategy was up his alley. Game/Match/Point for the Mommy’s. We’ll take it, right? This suggestion was free of charge as I am sure we will resume our bartering of ideas in the near future. That’s just what we do. We moms have to take care of one another. Our sanity depends on it! Tomorrow I am off to the fire station to enlist the firefighters on call to explain how important it is for them to take naps each day to be strong and brave when they are working. I am tired of fighting the nap battle with my love bug who insists he isn’t tired only to crash and burn by 5:00 without one. So I am hoping this gimmick will work. We’ll see. It truly takes a village. Love ya.
Mommy Daisy said,
June 11, 2008 @ 4:44 pm
What a great idea. For his age that is perfect. I’m glad to hear that it’s working out splendidly.
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