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[ailbhe]

Pity the kids with the mother who yells
Who cries over puddles and screams over smells
Who howls when they tattle and begs them to tell -
Pity the kids with the mother who yells!

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[geekette8.livejournal.com]

Lucky the kids with the mother who cares
Even if sometimes she shouts and despairs
They have the mother who loves them and shares
Cuddles and playtime and brushing their hairs

(OK, I ran out of steam on the last line).

[surelars.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

You're not alone, you know. Been there.

[flybabydizzy.livejournal.com]

A dear friend has a 13 year old stepdaughter. She was on to her to do her homework, and added. I only nag because I love you, and don't want you to get in trouble. Stepdaughter answered, 'my mum never nags. Does this mean she doesn't love me?'
Loud silence.

[supermouse.livejournal.com]

...Gosh.

[ex-serenejo.livejournal.com]

Yep. Yep.

[richtermom.livejournal.com]

I yell. I don't yell about most stuff she does. I yell about me. "WHERE'S MY PURSE!?" is a big one in the morning. "AAAAAAAAAAARGH! WHY DOES YOUR FATHER MOVE ALL MY STUFF???"

Much of the time I don't yell at the kid. It usually ends up that if she has delayed me repeatedly by ignoring instructions or just -- almost maliciously -- being pokey, then my voice does rise. Okay, we're going to the park, someplace YOU want to go, so please stop playing, put your toys away, put on your shoes, and let's go! Nope. 15 reminders later, and I'm pointing out that it's almost too late to get out.

sigh

The neighbors think I'm a yeller but i'm not.