Anan's (not-so) Randomness!
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My Mom is Not a Spaz
Posted On: April 28th, 2008 at 10:09 am
My Mom is not a spaz (Mrs. Stuckwisch isn't either.) If I had to put up with even half of the nonsense they deal with every day, there wouldn't be any little children left to populate the planet. They never run through the yard screaming, I've never seen either one of them throw hard boiled eggs across a yard, and they don't burst into tears when someone climbs over a gate.
I am amazed by their presence of mind in these situations! They almost always handle it in a much more dignified manner than I could ever manage. If a nine year old boy was climbing on *my* furniture I would toss him out a window... but all our windows are still intact. This is only because it isn't my jurisdiction to "parent" the nine year old. When even my gentlest chidings make a 7yo girl burst into tears, it pretty much makes me fall apart as well.
Maybe some of you envy this havok. It seems pretty crazy to me, but I guess it's possible. I suppose I prefer the screaming and giggling of 13 other children to sitting alone in a house. It might make me very depressed to think that there are others who always have little children around, who when they aren't beating you with sticks, can be very adorable and endearing.
So maybe I'm thankful, or at least I should be, but I sure don't "feel" like it most of the time.
Comments:
Re: My Mom is Not a Spaz
Posted On: April 28th, 2008 at 7:53 pm by Nick-Ig
Sooooooo are you saying that you are a spaz? Which I guess is not a word or so says my computer. Also your last post was posted at 10:08 and this one at 10:09 awesome!!!! B-)
Re: My Mom is Not a Spaz
Posted On: April 28th, 2008 at 8:13 pm by The Mom
Well....thanks Anna, I think this is a compliment. I don't think you are a spaz either. They are just not your children so that does make a difference. If any of said children are other people's children, I know my own children do the same sort of things so spazing is not ALWAYS my first instinct but that is not to say it has never happened as you well know. I of course do not know what inspired THIS post but it sure was interesting.
Re: My Mom is Not a Spaz
Posted On: April 28th, 2008 at 9:43 pm by Anan
Well....thanks Anna, I think this is a compliment. I don't think you are a spaz either. They are just not your children so that does make a difference. If any of said children are other people's children, I know my own children do the same sort of things so spazing is not ALWAYS my first instinct but that is not to say it has never happened as you well know. I of course do not know what inspired THIS post but it sure was interesting.
A variety of things of course! What else?
Re: My Mom is Not a Spaz
Posted On: April 29th, 2008 at 2:47 am by Rev. Rick Stuckwisch
I agree that neither you nor your Mom, nor my wife, is a spaz. It's good of you to notice and appreciate the patience that Moms have for their children (and others), and the way in which they persevere in their vocations.
Your Mom makes a good point that it does make a difference, dealing with one's own children. There is something about the relationship that God creates and sustains along with the vocation, which is very helpful.
I'm sorry if my children have contributed to making your life crazy. I know they can be a bit wild and crazy at times, although I delight in their zest and zeal for life (even if it does sometimes try my patience, too). You should know that, no matter how much they may drive you nuts, my younger children all look up to you with admiration and affection, despite the fact that it may sometimes seem as though they simply trod upon your feelings without paying you any concern or attention. I'm afraid that children, like adults, can too often be heedless of others. Thank you for bearing with them.
Re: My Mom is Not a Spaz
Posted On: April 29th, 2008 at 11:21 am by The Mom
Oh.....remember too that if said 7 year old falls apart that it has little to do with you and more to do with a 'mood' (do you know anything about moods????) than having anything to do with you. I also have found that when little girls fall apart it is also better to give a little effort of comfort but that seperating the 'audience' from the crier is far more effective........that is why children are sent to their rooms, the garage.....if you have one.....the back step etc.......