So I'm reading one of our myriad parenting books, and a phrase jumps out at me: calm begets calm. This is absolutely true, but sometimes you have to ride the wave of crazy to get to that promised land. During the ride, amidst wild, screaming tantrums, it's sometimes nearly impossible to maintain my cool. Hence, this simple phrase (which is absolutely true), isn't always simple. Fortunately, I keep reminding myself of the eventual payoff and will repeat this like a mantra to myself, especially on days like tomorrow when I have both kids all day long, all on my own.
(Is it bizarre that I still get a little nervous when I face 10+ hours outnumbered by them?)
