As I was walking through Wal-Mart with Keira strapped to my chest, pushing Ben and 4 jugs of milk, telling Emma to stop asking for a box of Oreo's...I contemplated that we were on night #5 and still only had 1 successful night. Then out of the corner of my eye I spotted a box of totally expensive Princess Pull-ups and fought the temptation to buy some. Last night really wasn't that bad. Emma didn't wake me up (this is key) and took care of the problem herself. This is probably the only reason why I'm still going forward with this outrageous idea. It's the least stressful way I can think of. I don't want to be upset or mad at her anymore. The experts have always said that positive and negative attention is STILL attention. Thus with this plan I get to me the nonchalant, non-caring mom that doesn't get all worked up about wet sheets. And believe me I have to use all of my power to be this way because my first instinct is to whine, roll my eyes and complain that I have ANOTHER load of laundry to do. Maybe I'll start humming "Count Your Many Blessings" while I watch her scrub her plastic mattress cover just to make sure I don't blurt out. And who said Parenting was easy?
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One day, a long time from now, Emma will look back and appreciate that you are taking the time now to teach her how to take care of herself. That is a crucial skill to her future well-being, as it will ensure success in this life. Children who do not know how to work end up suffering greatly as adults when they realize Mom and Dad are not around to come to the rescue every time a crisis arises. You are laying a strong foundation for her happiness and that of her descendants.
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