The house is overflowing with negativity this morning - one person's bad behavior started a chain reaction. But as far as I'm concerned, the issue is done. Everyone's actions have been addressed. Now it's time for grownups to act like grownups.
What can I do to lighten the atmosphere?
1. Refuse to discuss it again. Initial bad behavior - child's temper tantrum - is not forgotten because there's a consequence in place. It will stay in place, but I won't discuss it.
2. Act as if everyone else is on the same page. In other words, don't react to their sullenness or grumpiness. I have Christmas preparations to make that I intend to enjoy.
3. Plan a couple of pleasant breaks for myself: finishing the one mitt I have on the needles and 30 minutes of reading time behind a closed door. In addition, I'll plug my Ipod in to see if it helps.
Plan for the day complete. Keep calm and carry on.
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