Jacob has been sassy to say the least the past week. It seems that he disagrees with everything I say and has to do the opposite of what I ask him. I am starting to pull my hair out because I don't know what to do. It seems the consequences I have used are not working. Jacob and I had a conversation tonight about using the soap bar tomorrow if he didn't stop the sassiness and rudeness. I am not sure how I feel about this. I thought about using vinegar like a friend of mine suggested.
Brenton has been working a lot the past couple weeks, and Jacob seems to be the most affected by that. I think it might be why he has been so mouthy. I try reasoning with him and telling him that daddy needs to work so we can get a new house and on and on, but he only sees that Brenton is not here, and he thinks that equals Brenton not loving him. It breaks my heart. It so hard to discipline him when I know he is sad, but I know that I have too, or he will always act sad to avoid discipline. Pray for him, and all of us. We are really in a crazy busy time of life that has no rhyme or reason. We pray for some definite leadings and conformations about the future. If you have any advice about taming the tongue please let me know.
I will pray for you! And I can't wait to see you all and I can help entertain them for a bit!
ReplyDeleteMaybe a consequence needs to come from Brenton. Jake needs to know that Brenton expects him to respect and obey you - not that I want Jake to be afraid of Brenton coming home, but rather that he just knows how much he disappoints Dad when he doesn't listen to mom.
ReplyDeleteI had this exact same problem with Miles when Dustin was in California. I will be praying for you because I know how frustrating it is!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely pray for you. I know this is such a hard thing.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's a 3-year-old-thing, because it seems Wyatt's mouthiness has gotten crazy lately and he turned 3 this week!
I don't know if it's our long-term plan, but we put him in time-out the second he mouths off, so he usually is on the naughty step by 8am. Just the past few days, he seems to have begun to get it. This morning, he said he knew he was there because he screamed and was sassy. Before he gets up, he has to apologize. If he says sorry in an unacceptable tone, he sits there longer.
Again, this may not be the approach for Jacob - we'll see if it continues working for Wyatt=)