What I tell her, versus what I do when she is not around:
I tell her: Dessert is not every day. It is a special treat.
I do: Almost daily indulge my desire for something sweet.
I tell her: We don't eat in the living room.
I do: Eat in the living room.
I tell her: No more snacks, it is almost dinner time.
I do: Snack while making dinner. (then again, I still eat dinner)
I tell her: We are eating, so let's put away the toy/book/piece of junk holding your attention.
I do: Read/work/text while eating.
I tell her: Go to sleep so you'll be rested for tomorrow.
I do: Stay up too late fiddling around at nothing.
What do you tell your children and then turn around and contradict through your actions?
Monday, September 13, 2010
What I tell her
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