A first
July 27, 2006Today I had a “first”. I was so frustrated with Widget while we were at Target, I actually left a cart full of stuff and went home. I just love it when I take her hand to make her stay with me and she goes limp, so I feel like I’m going to pull her shoulder out of its socket. She then proceeded to lay on the floor and scream. I overheard a woman say to her kids, “I remember you doing that a few years ago.” Sigh. I don’t think I’m going to be able to do much without T, since my mother aids and abets Widget’s “naughtiness” and my sister has her own toddler to tend to. Guess it will save me some money if I can’t go anywhere. Of course, she throws the same fits at home, so I won’t get much reprieve from those by staying home.
Oh, and during round 2, Therapist #5 hinted at what he thinks these sessions should help me accomplish- finding the “young woman of value” (in quotes because those were his words) inside me and helping me become more assertive and decisive. But he also kind of hinted there’s a lot to get through to reach those goals. My “assignments”: pray and try to walk (not stroll) for a decent amount of distance five out of the next seven days. I am so going to “fail” the walking part. Heh heh.
Don’t you just love temper tantrums? Usually best treated by ignoring them, often by walking the other way. Amazing how quick some can end when no audience is present. Welcome to toddlerhood!
“More assertive and decisive.” No one’s ever said that before, eh?
And honestly, I wish you had a better attitude about getting out and walking. I think it would help clear your head just as much as it would be good for you physically.
Have fun!
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Oh, I did ignore her the first five or so times. She just ran away down another aisle. It was fun
Walking, right. I know. My attitude could stand to be much improved in this area. I’ll keep trying. If I hadn’t been sans my dearest husband this evening, after the Target episodes, it would have been nice to have the time to myself. Of course, it was raining by the time I got home.