Being an Ima does not always make you a popular person. That "n" word makes those little (or not so little) people mad. They want to hear the "y" word. But as I often tell them, I'm your parent not your friend. I'm at the point where I can't understand why parents don't get respite, or do you have to wait 18 years for "college" respite?
I don't care what the other Ima and Abbas do, you live here! These are our rules and that is all there is to it. Yes, it would be easier to give in, but fortunately for your long term melding, I allow myself to be tortured. The reality is my goal is to produce children who are kind, compassionate souls who will be an asset to the world. Yes I expect you to contribute to this world starting with your chores at home.
Going on out annual trip to the "beach" can often be a challenge. We're on vacation why do we have to do chores, is the cry of the wounded. Hey we still have to eat, clean-up and maintain ourselves! I know when they grow up I will look back on these treks as a wonderful time in life, but they do create a significant amount of stress for me in the here and now. On the occassion where I took just the two younger kids and it was like night and day. Perhaps they can skip teenager-hood!
Ok I'm just about ready for grandchildren, but that's at least ten years away! I'll just have to dream...
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