Mia has been really hard work for me the past couple of months. She really is a 5 year old going on 15. The things she comes out with are pretty funny but not funny at the time. Her attitude really does stinks and if anyone told me a 5 year old could have that kind of attitude, I would never believe them. Everytime she has this total meltdown there is nothing I say or do that will snap her out of it. She will carry it on for a long time. Sometimes I can snap her out of it when she first starts but not always. When she has those tempers and attitude it can be really hard to cope with. In fact I feel like I can't cope with her attitude most of the time. It really does get me down.
However. On Wednesday (7/10/15) Mia did an accident and she had a row for it. She was sent straight the shower instead of the bath and then straight to bed by 6pm. I may sound harsh there but Mia has been soiling her knickers and nappies since 2 and a half years old. Just over a year ago I would have to change her up to 12 times, sometimes more. It's not as bad as that anymore (thank god!). But there are days and weeks where she will soil and pee throughout the day. I will talk more about her toileting problem in another post soon.
Wednesday evenings I go to Slimming World group by 7pm. Mia hates me going. On Wednesday she heard me going out, went to the window and she was screaming for me. It's heartbreaking watching her in the window crying so much. Especially since she had a massive row less than an hour before I went. I promised her a kiss and cuddle once I came back.
When I arrived home I went straight upstairs to give both girls a kiss and cuddle. When I went to Mia she woke up and she had the biggest smile on her face. She gave me a huge cuddle back and said she had something for me. She got it and it was this lovely letter she wrote for me. She also drew a photo of me and her holding hands. To other people it may not mean anything but to me it makes my heart melt. She had an even bigger cuddle and also a few tears fell down too. As much hard work as she is, she surely can make me the happiest and the most proudest mam. Special things like this makes all the hard work worth it.
"Mam" | "Mia" | "I love you, I miss you"
"Love you Mam, I miss you" | "Mam I love you Mami, I miss you"
She is just starting to learn how to spell. She is used to welsh and spell welsh words much better. She tried her very hardest to spell and I think her English spelling is fantastic for a welsh speaker.
This is lovely, how sweet x I like the pic of you both together as well ! #PicknMix
ReplyDeleteAw that's lovely! So thoughtful! Thanks for linking up to the #BinkyLinky
ReplyDeleteShe's so sweet! I bet you'll treasure that little bit of paper for a long time :) #binkylinky
ReplyDeleteAwwww. Its hard to be angry at them when they do something as cute as this.... such a sweet post x popping over from #PoCoLo
ReplyDeleteOh this is adorable and what a thing to treasure. I have a little note in my wallet that my daughter wrote for me, I still take it out to make myself smile.
ReplyDeleteAww that is so adorable, something to treasure! Thanks for sharing. #binkylinky
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetie! I love it when my two write me notes :) Thanks for linking up to #PicknMix
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Aww this is gorgeous, your heart must have just melted :) Thanks for hosting #justanotherlinky
ReplyDeleteDebbie
sometimes I think that they know when something like this is needed
ReplyDeleteOh bless her. It much be such hard work for you trying to get through this and you are doing a wonderful job. I think Mia recognises this too with her wonderful letter for you. Thank you for linking to #PoCoLo x
ReplyDeleteOh that's so cute and so sweet of her! I think it's normal when we sometimes ran out of patience with our kids, as long as they know the reason behind it, they should understand eventually! #justanotherlinky
ReplyDeleteAww bless her! It's moment like this that make it all worth it! And I really really love her spelling! As a Welsh speaker myself, it is completely understandable - complete phonetic spelling! #PickNMix
ReplyDeleteHer handwriting is so lovely! My son is also 5 and his is a bit bad at the moment =P
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That's such a lovely letter. It's not easy when they have accidents. I think some children just aren't able to hold it in as easily as others. It definitely adds to parenting frustrations! #JustAnotherLinky x
ReplyDeleteWhat a little cutie! I know the whole attitude far too well then I'd like to x
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet letter - clever girl! #justanotherlinky
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DeleteMy son has just turned 6 and yes they can be so full on can't they! But it does all make it worth it when they do something so sweet. Keep up the great work mummy #justanotherlinky
ReplyDeleteThe tantrums sound very similar to my 5 year old daughter's. She makes these beautiful cards for me all day too.
ReplyDeleteYour post brought happy tears to my eyes. How much the little kiddo loves her mom. That letter is her heart poured out. Hugs to both of you.
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That is adorable! My 4 year old has a teenage attitude too but it only takes her a moment to melt my heart! Thanks for linking up to #shareasmile xx
ReplyDeleteHow so sweet you have a lovely little girl thanks for linking to the binkylinky
ReplyDeleteGreat post thanks for hosting x
ReplyDeleteAw how lovely. I nearly had a tear for you! Just goes to show that they really are worth all the hard work. Beautiful post x
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Oh bless her, sounds similar to my four year old. She is a good girl most of the time but definitely is hard work at this age. I dread it as she gets a little bigger. But what a sweet thing to do to make you a letter. And I love that she writes both Welsh and English- that is amazing. x
ReplyDeleteBless her. It's so hard when they act out. Xx
ReplyDeleteAh what a sweet little note. How tiring the toilet issues must be for you. We had problems with our eldest too (but not that bad) and it was a nightmare! Hope it resolves itself soon for you x
ReplyDeleteOh how sweet. Bet that made you so pleased. I can't wait til N can write and write notes rather than the (sweet) squiggles he gives me now. #magicmoments
ReplyDeleteThis is the sort of thing that may seem daft but boy oh boy does it reinforce there is no bigger a gift in this world then a child, and makes all the down days so worth while. Nice one Mia
ReplyDeleteAww thanks lovely brought a tear to my eye. You must have been so made up :) xx #justanotherlinky
ReplyDeleteAwwww.... you made me cry! I am a mess! I don't know what to say... I feel the same as you this morning. Ethan took forever to put his socks on for school. He was having an argument with me that Daddy told him his heels is call the ankle. I'm just like - I DON"T CARE! Just put your socks on! I made him cried and he demanded that I say sorry. So I did. The end. Your girl is such a sweet heart. xx #HappyDays
ReplyDeleteOh bless her, that's so very sweet. No matter how hard the work is, it's always worth it x #HappyDays
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Aww my little boy leaves me letters like this. I've kept them all. Thanks for linking to #PickNMix
ReplyDeleteOh bless her spelling, i love when they first start to write. Thanks for sharing in #HappyDaysLinky x
ReplyDeleteOh sooo adorable! I still have a few notes like this from Gabby, they are the sweetest :) Thanks for linking up to #TheList xx
ReplyDeleteOh this is lovely. So sweet. Being a parent can be bloody hardwork but it is moments like this that make everything worthwhile and make you want to hug your child forever. Thanks for sharing with #SundaysStars. I am sorry it has taken me so long to comment. Hugs Mrs H xxxx
ReplyDeleteAwww that is so sweet of her. I love little letters like this.
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