Comments on: One Cup of Tea

By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:54:03 +0000

Something similar happened to me yesterday, though I caused the crying by denying a binkie. I was determined to not give in and let my almost-3 son have a fit in his room. I left him alone and within minutes his twin brother was in there making him laugh. This was such a wonderful thing. I love having twins!
As far as a mommy time-out is concerned, there is a wine out there called “Mommy’s Time Out”. It’s not bad, but I would never drink it while I’m on the clock!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:08:20 +0000

Fabulous idea! I love tea and its a perfect activity to take a break with. I certainly need it sometimes! I like the singing idea too — or just putting on some music we all like kinda loud — that sometimes helps.

I am actually working on a post about this stuff too, ha ha! Check in on my blog later today or tomorrow….
Kristin´s last blog ..Other shoe….

By: amy o

amy o — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:49:25 +0000

I love this! A ‘cup of tea’ is definitely needed somedays. Great post!
amy o´s last blog ..Silly Sisters

By: Sadia

Sadia — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:21:13 +0000

Melanie – I sing too when I’m ready to scream. I used to be a choral singer, so I have a pretty solid set of lungs. I’ve been informed by my daughters that I should use my inside voice when I sing.
Sadia´s last blog ..Whole

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:47:48 +0000

Well, I need to go buy tea now. That’s a good idea!
I ignore it..well, I try to anyway. Sometimes they can chill out, but other times they need a minute….I put them in their rooms for a few minutes before I loose my cool and yell. I hate raising my voice.
Christina´s last blog ..Gifts for a cacer patient.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:54:04 +0000

Great advice. I usually just walk away. I know that they are safe, and that there isn’t anything dangerous around. I find lately, that they calm down much better when I’m not around.
Erin´s last blog ..Working Mommy Wednesdays

By: Leigh from 123 blog

Leigh from 123 blog — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:24:16 +0000

Love Melanie’s answer.

Our paed told us very early on (they were about 4 – 5 weeks old) that it’s okay to let the babies cry for 20 minutes. And go have a cup of tea (but that’s a South African thing).

I do exactly that, make my tea and come and reply to emails/ read blogs and then I return to the mayhem. It is usually better after that.

My daughter, K, has this new thing where she screams at the top of her lungs for attention. We used to tell her to be quiet but now I scream back and that stops her

By: Melanie

Melanie — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:57:13 +0000

In oder to get out the frustration but keep from yelling, I have started singing at the top of my lungs. (A few times I have done it while tears streamed down my face.) I usually sing something like “This is the Day” to remind myself to be thankful for my three screaming children. They stop and look at me like I’ve lost my mind. Just for a mintue, then they go back to screaming. But it helps me put things in perspective: It’s only a moment, and it will pass.
Melanie´s last blog ..Giveaway at Multiples and More – Laurie Berkner Band

By: Jenna

Jenna — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:41:41 +0000

What a great idea. Sometimes we all need a break, and we have to give ourselves permission to take it.

By: Sadia

Sadia — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:07:22 +0000

A cup of tea. What a great measurement for a “mommy time-out”! We call it “taking a break” at our house, and I usually read a book or lie down for 5 minutes.

I think I mentioned this already, but I’ve noticed that my daughters act up in the month leading up to, and the month after, their birthday and half-birthday. Perhaps it’s a developmental thing?
Sadia´s last blog ..Whole