tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4335127253206802038.post5623718091333729583..comments2023-05-30T05:21:42.653-04:00Comments on Karen's Adventures in Mommyland: Small Successes-First Week of AdventKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353696433987975754noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4335127253206802038.post-87664433650354982382010-12-02T12:33:08.203-05:002010-12-02T12:33:08.203-05:00Lynn, It's a catch 22. You want them to help ...Lynn, It's a catch 22. You want them to help so they learn how to do certain things, but then you don't want them do because the job takes longer when they're "helping." Sometimes I have to ask them when they ask to help out if they're looking to help and learn or just hinder. If I wasn't out in the dark on a very cold windy evening I'm sure I would have have more patience, but when I have ice cube fingers and the ground its wet outside I run very low on patience. I'm certain that I could have been inside and warm about 15 minutes sooner without the help (job took 30 minutes with help), but she was very happy that she got to "help" decorate.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08353696433987975754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4335127253206802038.post-69456333472984254822010-12-02T12:14:23.005-05:002010-12-02T12:14:23.005-05:00I have to catch myself also with the yelling at th...I have to catch myself also with the yelling at the helper. Sometimes I don't know if it is worse when they help or when they don't.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011090909188122877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4335127253206802038.post-10103395464020733362010-12-02T11:10:00.893-05:002010-12-02T11:10:00.893-05:00Fabulous!! 5 successes is a wonderful week and suc...Fabulous!! 5 successes is a wonderful week and such big ones too! Love #2 and #3. I am right with you on trying to stay calm and joyful while trying to get everything done. Sometimes it can be challenging but the payoff is worth it. Have a fantastic week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13983299119117118678noreply@blogger.com