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driver8 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 08:56 PM
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My four year old daughter told my wife that "Daddy had been
very grumpy, lately."

My wife asked her if she told me and she said, "No, it's my secret."

I am bummed that my four year old thinks I'm grumpy. Things have been stressful at work lately and I know I haven't been the easiest person in the world to live with...I guess I didn't realize that my kids are picking up on things.

I am going to make a concious effort to chill and to make sure that my children know how much I love them.

Our munchkins, Daniel and Leah.
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Jade Fox Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 09:00 PM
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1. Just remind her it's not her fault....
Such cuties! Leah is one of my favorite names.
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u4ic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 09:02 PM
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2. They're both adorable!
Kids are sponges, they absorb everything.

Just look at them and you'll see what's really important. :-)
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eyepaddle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 09:06 PM
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3. Think how fortunate you are to have that reality check
:)

How many people run around grumpy all the time and never have anybody to un-grumpify them?

It looks like you have some potent anti-grumpy right in your own home! :)
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driver8 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 09:17 PM
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4. You are right about that!!
It is hard to stay grumpy when your two and a half year old asks you to play "Thomas the Train" with him, or your daughter wants to play, "Little people animals".

They mean the world to me. I never knew I was capable of feeling such love.
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brook Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 09:19 PM
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5. You have beautiful children.
Leah's given you a heads up. It's so easy to let stress control/color everything. At least that's been my experience. Play a game with yourself. When you hit the front door after work, take off the "Stress" baseball cap and toss on a hook. :)


With the holiday weekend approaching, I hope you have lotsa time for fun!
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driver8 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 09:55 PM
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6. Thank you for the compliment!
I didn't realize how much my mood was affecting everyone in the house. My wife mentioned it a week ago and I kind of brushed it off.

Lots of fun this weekend -- Memorial Day parade, Soap Box Derby races, Memorial Day cook out...got to keep them moving.
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Fleshdancer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 10:03 PM
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7. I didn't want to say anything but...
Your 4 yr old logged on DU a couple of weeks ago and after discussing your behavior, we decided that you have indeed been very grumpy lately. You started this thread before we could start the intervention though. So now what? :shrug:




:D
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Suich Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 10:06 PM
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8. LOL!
:rofl: Good one!
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 10:07 PM
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9. You just caught a break, my friend
Many people don't get that wakeup call until it's too late. Heck, a lot of kids wouldn't even talk about it.

Adorable kids, btw. You're a lucky fella.
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driver8 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-26-06 12:16 AM
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12. Thank you. Believe me, I know just how lucky I am! n/t
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 10:12 PM
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10. Children inherently pick up everything. It's more obvious when
they act out what's going on in the family. They pick it up because they're defenses are porous and less developed. They're always a good barometer of family mental health. If you'd like a couple of easy tips about how to clear and balance yourself no matter what's going on, let me know.
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Darth_Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-25-06 10:14 PM
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11. ahhhh, what sweeties!
:)
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allalone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-26-06 12:25 AM
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13. they're beautiful
I'm glad she spoke up. Many times we don't realinze what effect we are having on others.
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driver8 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-26-06 02:07 AM
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14. Thank you.
You are right...I didn't realize the effect I was having on her. I am glad that she spoke up!!
(She is very precocious and very talkative!)
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