Actually, i don't know, because we never actually made it into the library. We got though the first set of doors, and Ryvre said he couldn't go inside because his shoes were muddy (actually, they weren't anymore, because he rubbed them all over the freaking seats in the van, which i recently worked my butt off to detail). I tried to reason with him, tell him he could just wipe them some more on the mats right inside the door, but he started flipping out. Of course, Willow was already inside, refusing to come back to where i was because she saw trouble, so Ryvre's having the tantrum of his life, and she's trying to elude me, EVERYONE inside is staring at us, and i'm about to lose it. This went on for about 10 minutes before i lost my patience, and scooped up Willow (Ryvre was on the floor in the entryway) and put her in the van, locking the door behind me. I then did the same with Ryvre, and sat in the van for about 20 minutes, trying to calm everyone down, because i needed to get back in there to read to the other kids. Well, it just didn't happen, the kids were freaking out; Willow was screaming at me "My not bad, my not leave library yet!" and Ryvre's just screaming. Uuuggghhh. So we just left, and i can never go back there again, lol (?) I guess one thing's for sure, i'll never be asked to do storytime again! I just don't know what to do, the boy will not listen to me. He screamed all the way home, and for another hour when we got here. He did the same thing this morning at 4am (again, for an hour) when he woke up, and didn't want to go back to bed. I'm sooo tired, lol.
Im sorry you had a rough time mama, Don't give up on going back. As mamas we ALL have times like that and we all (well most of us) understand that it is a tough job. Tommrow is always a new day. Go back !
oohhhh dear dear dear...I think I lost count of the number of times we have had those similar experiences. The joy of being a child is not caring about the rules and also being able to over react to any situation with little to know concern of others opinions. It isn't embarassing to them if they throw a fit...they are in drama land...have no idea what is going on only feet away. he he. Well it's true. ALL mama's experience this at one time or another. Though you feel like the only one...go back and try again. Sounds like maybe they were tired or just not in the right zone...happpens to the best of us. Maybe just a little rant helped you feel a little better....hope so, that's what were here for. Good luck mama!
hehe, it did make me feel better to rant At random times during the day, Ryvre kept telling me "Mommy, i'm sorry i was mean at the library" and "i'm sorry i made you look stupid" which is what i said on the way home when i was REALLY upset. He's such a sweet boy, and i think he understands that i just REALLY lost my patience today. Willow was also pretty understanding about the whole thing, considering her day was ruined by no fault of her own. Ryvre will be 4 in less than 3 months. It won't be long, and i'll be missing days like these!
What a little sweetie! My little sister is four and she still has outbursts like that, too. Sometimes, when our little ones act really mature for their age, we tend to forget that they are still so young.
Aw, honey. I am sorry you and your kiddies had a bad day. We've all had stuff like this happen. It has no bearing on how good a mama you are (BTW, you are a great mama) sometimes kids just get.....difficult, and as we are human, it irritates us. It's OK. No one is scarred by the event. Blessings.
Amen to that. Tomorrow is another day. No need to be ashamed/embarrased. The libary people probably see it all the time (if not worse). This too shall pass.
