Who Said It Would Be Easier Raising Boys?

I'm not sure who told me this but I feel differently! It all started out with a trip to wal-mart. All was going semi-well until they wanted to look at the toys. So as we headed back there we talked about what they could get. (they each have blow money) As we looked at things for awhile Alyssa and Brendyn picked out something that I agreed with, well Joshua kept picking out toys that were $34 and up. I tried telling him that he didn't have enough money. What was I thinking? At this point it was his way or way. So after 15 min or so (and giving him tons of options) I finally said that I was counting to 5 then we were heading out. I counted but he stood his ground, he was not going to put it back. I decided instead of fighting him I would at the check out. I have had to carry him out of the store many times screaming and wanted the shortest show possible. So the entire time I was going to the front we talked about him having to put it back. I don't think he really cared.

As we approached the counter Joshua threw it on the counter before I could say anything and the man scanned. He felt like he had won. He looked at me and said "he scanned it so now I have to take it". Boy was he wrong!! I told the man to please take it off. Well this started a tantrum I have never seem Joshua throw. The poor guy got so distracted by the fit that he messed up twice and it took for ever. Joshua was screaming on the top of his lungs and had everyone's attention. It was at this time I took the change said "thank you" and tried getting out the door.

At this time Joshua is trying to get out of the cart. After throwing himself on the ground in front of the exit door so no one could leave I tried to pick him up. He turned around hit my lip and busted it open then scratched my chin making it bleed also. I know have a screaming child, blood running down my face and Brendyn trying to walk away from us. At that point I wanted to walk away too. It took 30 min to get to the car and another 15 min to get him in his car seat. So many people stopped to stare but no one offered help. I wish someone would have called the police. I know that isn't nice but as he tried to kick the window out of the car I need someone to intervene. I know this was a long story and I left somethings out but I was so upset at the end I felt I need to write it down so I can show him this when he is older. :) The entire fit lasted 2 hrs. I can't wait to go back to wal-mart!

Now the next one isn't as long. The boys seem to be getting into everything lately. I can't leave them alone for 5 min. Brendyn is mentally around 3 years so for him it is age appropriate, Joshua is just crazy. Here is a few things that have happened in the last couple weeks.

* We have had to order window locks because Brendyn and Joshua will climb out Brendyn's window to get on the roof.

* Brendyn was in our room watching tv and decided to empty all the containers in our bathroom. That's right all my Mary Kay face cleaner (about $100 worth), body soap, cleaning supplies, glitter gel (alyssa's), perfume bottles, toothpaste, and lotion. 0

* They also like to put hole in the wall when ever they can find something to do it with

* Get up in the middle of the night and take food to their rooms and them hide the trash or left overs. We now have to lock all or food up all the time.

* Tonight they were playing in Brendyn's room (thats what they told me) I was fixing dinner and they yelled down the stairs "don't worry mommy we r making a big mess in Brendyn's room". So I said well go clean it up so we can eat. Alan went to check for me and came back and told me that it was my room not Brendyn's. They had totally destroyed my closet. So here are some pictures of that.

I love all my children but right now my girls are easier than the boys! I just keep telling myself that this to shall pass!

ok im having problems with my computer and down loading pics so I will try again later. Have a good night!