As a Mother I Never Thought I Would... Part 2

In my last blog I introduced the concept of the pre-mother me, the young, naive and idealistic childless woman with very strong opinions about how I would and would not parent my future unborn children. I still hold these ideals but the reality of motherhood is that life isn't always as simple as the naughty step.

I plan to highlight the top 5 things that I never thought I would do as a mother. My last blog dealt with the issue of not following through. Check it out here http://lisabarrybooks.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/as-mother-i-never-thought-i-would.html Today I would like to address answering questions with “because I said so.”

It used to drive me mad listening to parents rolling their eyes and snapping this phrase. If you never explain to the little darlings why you expect them to do something how can you ever expect them to understand!? Once again I totally agree with “pre mother me.” However the reality is that by the time you have tried a hundred times to calmly explain the very obvious reasons why they shouldn't run in the road and they still respond with “Why” the only answer really left is “because I said so.” Every time I hear myself say it I cringe but time and time again I end up rolling my eyes and snapping this phrase! Next time I might just put myself in the naughty step!

In my next blog I will address the balance between healthy food and treats, a balance that I must admit I don’t always get right.