Parenting is hard. That is why I think:
Parenting is partnership.
I remember reading an article by Lucy Torres- Gomez way, way back in Manila that between the two of them, it's her hubby, Richard Gomez, who is the more patient and cooler one when it comes to dealing with their daughter, Juliana's misdemeanors.
Well, guess what, it's totally the same with us! (As if it is still a surprise?! LOL)
They say when you pray to God for patience, He doesn't make you one outright, but He gives you opportunities to be patient.
Raising kids is definitely one big opportunity to practice patience!
The past few days, I have found myself always raising my voice with Liam, especially if he doesn't do what I ask him to do, at once. In short, we have this power struggle at home. I don't know if I flare up easily because I'm the one with them (Liam and Sam) almost the entire day (and I'm already at my wits end) and I have to do a lot of other stuff at home aside from taking care of them.
It never ceases to amaze me when I see how Alvin does it with Liam, without any "threats" and a loud voice. I remember how Lucy described her hubby everytime I see Alvin too, patiently and very calmly explaining to Liam why we are asking him to do something); or, trying to process something (like giving up easily if he finds one task hard). Example, one of the reasons of our fights is the TV! Recently, he has been watching the TV longer and more frequently than before. So when I ask him to do something, he gets "mad" and throws on a temper tantrum because he doesn't want to get disturbed! Oh yes, he does follow me but he is nagdadabog. Of course, I would want as much as possible that he follows me without the face and the stomping of feet! (Is this my karma, Mama Lynn?)
Well, writing everything here will take time. But to make the long story short, I am thankful that Alvin decided to become involved in raising up our children, because there are some fathers there who think that providing for their family is their only responsibility.
I am the teacher and teachers are supposed to be patient with kids. But, between the two of us, Alvin is the more patient one (and I'm glad he is).
