tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888695103564598086.post7898598641719247312..comments2020-01-27T10:25:16.053-08:00Comments on Nifty Things for the Thrifty Mom: Some Days I Don't Feel "There"PlusPeacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00040879345412103529noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888695103564598086.post-43914164319091492512013-06-13T19:33:32.734-07:002013-06-13T19:33:32.734-07:00We have a perception that we need to be perfect 10...We have a perception that we need to be perfect 100 percent of the time at everything and it's just not possible. A friend of mine says her house may be dirty, but it's lived in, not a show piece. <br /><br />As for me, I have to tell myself it's ok to veg out with my daughter in front of the tv or it's ok that she eats peanut butter sandwiches every night for dinner, because what's normal? <br /><br />My daughter's tantrums have kicked it up a notch too. They're starting to realize they're independent of us. Does your son have any chores? Such as feeding a pet every day, or putting up his bowl? That might make him feel involved.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551769408290219483noreply@blogger.com