Parental Differences

I am sure many parents face a simular issue, so recently there has been conflict in regards on how to raise our children. We were raised very different and that is where the difference comes into play. Of course you may say that boys will be boys but the horse play really needs to stop, Kristian is getting to the age where he takes every action and runs with it so if he see's it at home assume he will do it to a poor child in the playground at school. How can you differenciate the difference for what is okay to do at home and at school? Can you? I don't think so, but who am I??? I am the one that gets the call mid afternoon telling me that Kristian tackled someone in the playground. So what am I suppose to tell the teacher, please call John he is the one that plays rough with him...

So this is a pretty sore subject at home as when I tell John HOW to play with Kristian he gets really offensive and says I know how to raise a child! What did you take a course, or better yet are teaching him what you were taught because if that is the case then there is no hope for my poor children. I recall making mention that he was raised by a pack of wolves, if not that is how I refer to his family. So I guess my question is, what is the best way to talk to him about improving his parental skills and that we are not all perfect but he should try different methods of interaction.

Overwhelmed... When do we get a break

Well, I know I started something and then all the sudden I came to a STOP! I needed a break from everything, even though I didn't get the break I truely wanted, I was able to catch up and achieve several things before the Holidays.

Many of you know that I was recently granted an amazing opportunity that really fell into my lap and how was I not going to take advantage of the opportunity. I have been here for over 3 weeks and I am just a BIT overwhemled. I never imagined the responsibility, stress, and headache that I would have once I was in this new position. I guess that's what is in store for trying to save the world. If you can imagine the stress level is pretty high at home and the poor kids are getting put to bed earlier and earlier it seems with out much attention or play time. Thankfully my mom helps me as much as she can but I am the mother and the lady of the house and I am suppose to: tend to the kids, cook, clean, laundry, take care of the dogs... (you get the point)..

I don't know what I am going to do, the best answer I have so far is to 'cowboy my sh)( up and deal with it'.

Was this suppose to happen like this???