Funny how just a few posts ago I was talking about how I wanted to freeze my kiddos because they are the perfect age. Well today, I want to fast forward time. And I mean, fast fast forward. And get out of this sibling rivalry phase as soon as possible. The boys are animals. They think they are Power Rangers. Or kung fun ninja fighters. Or warriors. And they beat each other. Most the time it is playful, but a lot of the times it's serious and they are really mad at each other and legitimately trying to hurt each other. Without fail, every time, someone gets hurt. I have taken the "let them work it out" approach, but that just leads to more bruises, blood and broken things, so I can't just sit back and let them figure it out any more.
Wyatt has been sporting a black eye since Friday. We have family pictures on Saturday so it better heal fast.
Seriously, though, how do I get this sibling rivalry to stop?!? I want the boys to get along and be friends and protect each other...not leave bite marks On each others arms and black and blue bruises all over each others bodies. I know lots of boys and brothers act this way, but it makes me so sad to see them do this to each other. I'm desperate! Help!
2 comments:
I come from a large family of 6 children. One Batman and 5 Robins. I was Batman and continually beat the crap out of all Robins...until the Robins starting growing taller than me. Then I stopped. I have no value to add to your plea for help...
I just think that is one sweet picture of a shiner!
Good luck Bryn! This too shall pass...
Bryn, I feel your pain. My kids make me CRAZY some times with all the fighting. Like literally CRAZY. But then there are good times too. Right now the boys are building legos together and Robby refers to himself as "big brother". Like "big brother will help you build the house okay?"
I think that part of it is completely normal but I do feel the same way as you. I can't just let it go because someone ALWAYS ends up hurt and crying. I try to break up fights as early on as possible and then they both sit in time out until they are ready to BOTH apoligize and not fight. Other than that I have no further insight. I can just totally relate to you. Love you girlie!
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