I want to give props to my sisters-in-law for how they have been dealing with their sons these past few weeks. One family recently moved here, and their son is 4 1/2. The other family lives here, and they have 2 sons, the older of which is about 3 1/2. Both of them are used to being stars, and getting lots of attention. This makes for a painful wake up call-- necessary, but painful. It's extremely hard the day you have to deal with the fact that you are not the only golden child.
I have to say, both Mean Mommies are handling it quite well. I saw them both in action recently at a family event. Lots of "not sharing" and lots of whining about it. Both Mean Mommies stood their ground, were fair yet loving, and wanted no part of a whining little boy. They made them share, and took toys away when the boys simply could not do it.
Two wonderful examples, proud to know them both.
