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Moms, I think that it is time for me to take the gloves off. Battle “Who is the Boss” between C4 and Mommy seems to be over now. Good news – Mommy won! It took me a little while to regroup once the kids got in their first few punches. Once I got my bearings, though, I was able to stand firm.

C4 and A2 have been testing all of the boundaries lately. It has been especially difficult with C4 with the nightly bedtime fiascoes. Patience, firmness, and love were the recipe for success with the limit testing this time. It never was easy, though. Listening to your child cry and pour on the guilt for 45 minutes to an hour for several weeks at a time can make even the most patient person have a meltdown. I began to see the light at the end of the tunnel once I was in control of my emotions and the situation; I was proactive instead of reactive. Once I did that, I was able to communicate authority over C4 more effectively.

Thank you, God, for giving me the wisdom and patience that I needed.