It's hard to say 'No' - #9

Angie and I recently decided that our oldest daughter is snacking way too much; especially when the snacks that she is having are very unhealthy. So we are going to start cutting down on the snacks that she has and when she does we are going to try to make sure they are as healthy as possible, or at least portion controlled. Tuesday was one of our first days of this nice little venture and being 2 years old, she proceeded into a huge fit. Not only was there screaming and stomping, but there were tears pouring down her face. On the ride home from day care she started naming every one of her teachers asking for help. The fit ended when she uttered the words “You’re not my friend anymore”. Now this did break my heart, but not thirty minutes later we were playing and laughing.

Being a parent of children at this age can be very difficult, but you have to stick it out. Being the parent it is your job to mold them and make sure they grow up not only healthy, but well mannered. We have to act they way we want them to act. Their attitude and the way the treat others when they are in their teens and even in adult hood will fall on you, not Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Teachers, etc. So stick it out parents and remember in the end it will be all worth it. Oh yeah…they do love you.