Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
"Jane, grab the kids NOW and go! I will see you tomorrow." (You can easily say that FIRMLY but with a smile)
Turn around and walk away.
Mom needs to step up and parent, I don't care how tired at the end of the day she is. They are HER children. You are tired too.
Also, mom may very well be afraid of being judged so she plays the game and tries to be "gentle" and "calm" and ask the kids.....that nets NOTHING as both of you can attest too... I take this opportunity to let a parent know that I love and respect the parents that are willing to parent their child which means taking charge and being the parent.
How old are these children?
They are 3 and 4. We ended up being inside last night at pick-up, so I had them all ready to go and waiting by the door when dcm came - which is always much smoother.
It's when I don't have them ready to go or if we're outside at pick-up, is when it's mass chaos
