Sunny Days

Yes, the weather has been nice, but, "Sunny days are here again..." I can't remember the rest of the words. Basically life with a five year old has gone back to normal. On Tuesday morning I couldn't tolerate the disrespectful attitude towards the family anymore. I ended up exploding at Kaeley out of anger. Anger. I was furious at her disrespect over the past week. While this technique is probably not found in any parenting books, it seems to have worked. When we got in the car that morning she was all, "Yes, Mommy." It's been good ever since then. Sometimes I still need to say, "You better watch the road you're traveling down right now," but other than that it's light and dark difference! Thank you, God! I do have to say that I forced us both on our knees after I yelled at her, and we both prayed for forgiveness, softened hearts, and help in obeying.
If I don't mold her to obey her authorities now, whether it be us, grandparents, or elders in general, it will only get harder. In the long run it will help her obey her loving Heavenly Father. That's my goal. I may not always point her in that direction in the best way possible, but I do what I can. As someone recently reminded me, I can't be her savior. I will fail and when I do I will ask her forgiveness. Anyway, her obeying elders does have an overall goal in mind.
So, while I was quick to complain about an awful week, I will be careful to mention the good days too! And thank you to all you moms who came out of the woodwork to tell me I wasn't alone in how I felt. That is always so encouraging. I'm not crazy after all!