its been exasperating times recently, especially when it comes to zoe. at 4 years old, mum thinks she's a terror. zoe's a real tough nut to crack and its been getting increasingly difficult to discipline her. nothing seems to work, or so mum thinks. everything's been tried. from reasoning, to scolding, to caning, rewarding (toys that she loves!), confiscating (her must have and favourite tempur pillow!) and ignoring. yes, even ignoring. for a good 24 hours one day this week, she's been ignored by the mum cos she drove mum absolutely up the wall with her insolence. her attitude sucks, she's plain rude, she poured away the no-bite nail polish that was used on her and dumped the empty bottle in the bin for all to see. yet, she thinks she has done no wrong and continues her insolent behaviour. that was the final straw. as a result, her cot bed was pushed far away from the family bed and she was made to sleep in a corner on her own minus hugs and her favourite pillow.
she cried buckets, said sorry and tried snuggling up next to mum but alas, mum chose to ignore. she couldn't sleep but mum couldn't care less. enough is enough. its already close to 2am and she has school the next day, but so what? mum contemplated not bringing her to school if she can't wake up but decided against it cos it meant facing her for an additional 3 hours at home and who knows what other nonsense she may be up to should she stay at home. nevertheless, she awoke on her own the next day and the ignoring continued. mum didn't say a word to her nor held her hands (except to cross the roads) even though her hand was in mum's and she pleaded with mum to hold hers (which is not usually the case). every question she asked was met with short, curt answers. that was how mad mum was with her.
mum's now at wits end when it comes to disciplining zoe and even though the ignoring has stopped, but it remains a burden on mum's heart. daddy and mummy has had many arguments concerning THE father figure. a common ground has since been reached that both parents must be firm and not contradict each other's disciplinary action with regards to the kids. mum is reminded that 'all our children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of our children.' indeed, mum has since decided to 'let go' (so that Jesus can take over) and cast everything into His hands. its true that 'He works only when we stop working' and so, Jesus, i commit zoethan into your mighty hands. You know the path ahead of them and you know what's good for them. lead them, Lord, and i pray for wisdom to teach the children and show them your ways. thank you for your exceeding abundant grace and favour over the children and us. You are our wisdom, patience, and guide. in Jesus's most wonderful name, Amen and AMEN!
she cried buckets, said sorry and tried snuggling up next to mum but alas, mum chose to ignore. she couldn't sleep but mum couldn't care less. enough is enough. its already close to 2am and she has school the next day, but so what? mum contemplated not bringing her to school if she can't wake up but decided against it cos it meant facing her for an additional 3 hours at home and who knows what other nonsense she may be up to should she stay at home. nevertheless, she awoke on her own the next day and the ignoring continued. mum didn't say a word to her nor held her hands (except to cross the roads) even though her hand was in mum's and she pleaded with mum to hold hers (which is not usually the case). every question she asked was met with short, curt answers. that was how mad mum was with her.
mum's now at wits end when it comes to disciplining zoe and even though the ignoring has stopped, but it remains a burden on mum's heart. daddy and mummy has had many arguments concerning THE father figure. a common ground has since been reached that both parents must be firm and not contradict each other's disciplinary action with regards to the kids. mum is reminded that 'all our children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of our children.' indeed, mum has since decided to 'let go' (so that Jesus can take over) and cast everything into His hands. its true that 'He works only when we stop working' and so, Jesus, i commit zoethan into your mighty hands. You know the path ahead of them and you know what's good for them. lead them, Lord, and i pray for wisdom to teach the children and show them your ways. thank you for your exceeding abundant grace and favour over the children and us. You are our wisdom, patience, and guide. in Jesus's most wonderful name, Amen and AMEN!
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