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Pammie 04:04 PM 07-22-2010
Borrowing off of momofsix's post on the "Ten Things" thread...
What mantra do you use to get yourself through the day when you're having "one of those days"???
Mine is, "Kids need hugs the most when they deserve them the least".
What mantra do you use to get yourself through the day when you're having "one of those days"???
Mine is, "Kids need hugs the most when they deserve them the least".
GretasLittleFriends 04:12 PM 07-22-2010
I don't know if it's a mantra, but I always think these:
Everything happens for a reason.
They're teaching me patience while I teach them (self) discipline.
Everything happens for a reason.
They're teaching me patience while I teach them (self) discipline.
Childminder 05:29 PM 07-22-2010
They tell me they're intelligent beings.
Vesta 05:36 PM 07-22-2010
I hate it with a passion when someone else tells me this, but it runs through my head all the time, sigh.
***It could be worse.***
***It could be worse.***
Former Teacher 06:21 PM 07-22-2010
Mine is...
"IT'S ALMOST 3:00 P.M.!!!"
"IT'S ALMOST 3:00 P.M.!!!"
nannyde 06:43 PM 07-22-2010
Originally Posted by Childminder:
They tell me they're intelligent beings.
The kids or the parents? They tell me they're intelligent beings.
momofboys 05:31 AM 07-23-2010
Originally Posted by nannyde:
the kids or the parents?
lol! :-)the kids or the parents?
:d
momofboys 05:31 AM 07-23-2010
Originally Posted by Pammie:
Borrowing off of momofsix's post on the "Ten Things" thread...
What mantra do you use to get yourself through the day when you're having "one of those days"???
Mine is, "Kids need hugs the most when they deserve them the least".
Very good advice!Borrowing off of momofsix's post on the "Ten Things" thread...
What mantra do you use to get yourself through the day when you're having "one of those days"???
Mine is, "Kids need hugs the most when they deserve them the least".
Janet 09:35 AM 07-23-2010
My mantra that I say to myself when I'm in a poopy mood is "It's never outside of myself". It helps me to not take my mood out on anyone else, even if I blame them for the mood I'm in
My feelings, my responsibility.
I also use "Serenity NOW!" in my head when I'm super angry or moody or just getting my nerves worked by my daycare kids or my own kid. Somehow it helps.
My feelings, my responsibility.I also use "Serenity NOW!" in my head when I'm super angry or moody or just getting my nerves worked by my daycare kids or my own kid. Somehow it helps.
JenNJ 10:00 AM 07-23-2010
"They are only this age for a day." (Usually referring to my own) It reminds me how quick they grow and that, while annoying, I will look back on these times and cry because I miss them.
melskids 10:09 AM 07-23-2010
"it pays the bills..."
o.k. ..... i'm only kidding, sort of
usually its "they're just kids" or "this too shall pass"
if anyone listens to country music, (dont flame me...lol) there's one by trace adkins called "you're gonna miss this". that song is usually running through my head on tough days......
o.k. ..... i'm only kidding, sort of
usually its "they're just kids" or "this too shall pass"
if anyone listens to country music, (dont flame me...lol) there's one by trace adkins called "you're gonna miss this". that song is usually running through my head on tough days......
Lilbutterflie 12:05 PM 07-23-2010
When it's one of those days, I take a deep breath & pray for patience. It works really well for me.