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August 16, 2005
screaming banshee and kids
If you've been around me lately, either in person, or most especially on the phone, I am so sure that you've noticed my kids screaming. Yes, it hasn't been one, or 2 or 3 times, but rather an infinite number of times, when I've been on the phone, that my boys have decided to have some of their biggest screaming matches.
And who knows what in the world sets it off. It can be anything from a fight over matchbox cars, to just a gleeful-screamful run around the house. Whatever it is, I don't know, because as aforementioned, I'm on the phone.
I want to make public apologies to anyone of you, who because of being on the phone with me, might have lost some of their hearing. No, I am not kidding! I think that is entirely possible. My apologies also go out in saying that I'm sorry if you've had to repeat yourself countless times, because I've had to say that I don't hear you. I'm sorry if you felt like you were calling the zoo. Sometime I feel like I'm living in it. I'm sorry for saying excused me a minute, as I've attempted to corral the situation.
If you know all about what I've talked about so far, then you probably know about this second part, and that is, the part about me screaming back. Sure, I try to be discreet sometimes, and sometimes I'm able to handle it with a stern look, or a uick strong voice, but too many times, I find myself screaming just like them, if not louder, just so I will be heard! Yeah, I know what you are thinking...screaming doesn't help. I agree, but sometimes, that's all I got.
Anyway, about a week ago, a friend sent me a link to this little movie below. She said all that was missing were Willik and Phoenix at her feet. I thought it was hilarious, and I think she was right.
Let me know what you think. If you can identify, and have answers, please send them my way too. But mostly, send prayers.
And as I said on sunday during our worship songs time ... deep down I know, I must thank God... for screaming kids
In all this madness, I need to find equal and powerful ways to be excited about these moments too.
I'm learning....
Posted by glassgirl at August 16, 2005 11:50 PM
Responses
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: fabijo at August 17, 2005 06:15 PM
It must be phase because whenever Michelle is on the phone, Tabitha seems to think it's time to do whatever she not normally allowed to do, like maybe poke Seth or something.
Posted by: Abuelo Mir at August 18, 2005 04:05 PM
Hey Glau!
This screaming banshee is absolutely hilarious! From the way you describe things, it sounds as if there is never a dull moment in your house. That's a great thing! =0) Maybe some earplugs might help! (j/k)
Hope to see you guys soon!
~Nad
Posted by: Nadia at August 29, 2005 07:48 PM
To be a mother is to suffer in paradise... Welcome to the club! I am glad you are, at least down inside, happy for two screaming boys. I am also happy to be a grandmother of the same screaming boys. It is important that you and Fabio try to whisper most of the time and maybe they will get in tune. I confess: Sometimes I think twice about calling you... Telephones now a days are very sensitive, and my ears are too... I love you and I always pray for you!
Posted by: Anonymous at September 4, 2005 11:23 PM
Your post makes me think of my experiences with the children and the phone. I remember when as a Single Dad I got my first cell phone. I talked to friends all the time. I noticed a very peculiar phenomenon! Whenever I pick up the cell phone and started talking to someone the kids started screaming, they weren't fighting or being mean, they just started screaming, as if they sensed a lack of attention on my part and were automatically acting as 'attention deficit alarms'. This perhaps is part of the problem for you as well. Test it and see. pretend like you are talking to someone on the phone for a minute or two...watch how noisy they get, then hang it up and see how much softer...it may not work for you...but that is exactly how I figured it out. I also found that kids that are snacking don't scream as good, sleeping kids don't scream very loud either ;). So I would try and stay off the phone till they are either eating or sleeping. Naps are a parents ally in the fight for adult conversation!
Posted by: Aaron at September 12, 2005 11:09 AM