Tears in My Pool
Last night I took Lauren and Arion to the YMCA while Jim stayed home with the plumber. Lauren and I had made a deal. If she jumped off the diving block, she would get to wear my opal earrings for a week. I thought because it had worked last week that it would be no big deal this week. WRONG. Her normal teacher was not there this week. She stood on the block for at least 10 minutes and really worked herself into a fit. I yelled to the teacher that she didn't have to do it and she got down. Unfortunately, she cried through the rest of the lesson and half way through the shower. She was so upset that she hadn't jumped and now couldn't wear the earrings. So I told her for trying she could wear them for 2 days. I know. I gave in. My head said I should make her stick to the goal, but my heart couldn't take how upset she was.
About Me
- Anne
- Hi, my name is Anne. I am in my 40's and am married to Jim. In my life, I focus on two main issues; Geneology and my kids. I am the mother of 3 kids, from 2 different marriages, all with some issues they deal with on a daily basis. Arion, my oldest, is ADHD. Lauren, my angel, has ADD, working memory problems, Dyslexia, and is overly emotional. Brandon, my baby, has several problems including a language disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD. Things get kind of crazy around here.
1 comment:
Good call letting Lauren wear the earrings. I don't think you you gave in at all. From your story it was obvious that jumping in the pool from the diving block is very scary to her and she was very traumatized by the pressure to jump in. By letting her wear the earrings you sent a message that her Mom is supportive and understands her fears.
Just keep supporting Lauren and have patience. She will overcome her fear eventually. Take the time to talk to her about her fear and share stories how you over came some of your fears when you were young and how good it made you feel.
Best wishes.
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