Yesterday night we went to see a house nearby at an area that we've been eyeing at for a while. We went after dinner and had to bring the girl along.
As soon as we reached the house, the agent was already there waiting with the door wide open. We got down and immediately she made herself at home in that bare house. She started running from the front to the back to the front again and demanded to see the toilets, the yard behind, wanted to see upstairs, wanted to see everything. She wasn't at all scared of the strange place or the stranger and we were surprised. Everywhere we go she will follow and she will want to lead the way. She'll run and bang into the agent or bang into us. Everytime we talk to the agent, she will want to have her say as well (to the agent that is) and will interrupt our conversation with her own questions. Papa tried to control her by carrying her but she refused and struggled to be let down. The moment she was down, she will again make herself at home, got all excited (like she's the one buying the house) and will make lots of noise. We are not sure if she really liked the house or she was just being inquisitive. We controlled ourselves but didn't enjoy the viewing as we didn't really manage to discuss about the house or think about the possibility of renovation (it was a second hand house) because of the rascal.
On our way out from the house (while still standing at the porch), rascal saw the moon and started pointing at the moon and said very loudly 'I see moon, I see moon' and in a very excited manner. We were talking to the agent at that time and she will do everything - using hand gestures, facial emotions etc to attract our attention while continuing to say 'I see moon'. We felt so embarass at that time as she behaved like a spoilt brat.
As soon as we got into the car, papa's tolerance level dropped to zero. He took out the rotan (we kept one in the car) and smacked her a couple of times. She cried, didn't want to look at us, and when I passed her a tissue to wipe the tears, she used the tissue to cover her face, minimising contact with us. We then explained to her that she cannot be so rude and interrupt our conversation, she cannot run around the house when we asked her not to, and she cannot talk so loudly. She said ok to all 3, appeared to understand what we're trying to convey but a few mins later when she got home, she started interrupting our conversations again. Sigh...
I hope this is just another one of those phases that will pass by quickly as she grows. Else I really don't know how to teach this girl of mine and I know constant caning is not a permanent solution.
7 comments:
Be patient. the phase will definitely pass. But with alot of tempers flaring and tears been shed.
Does bribery work for her? I mean, if you told her before going for any appt that if she behaves herself... she will be rewarded with 'something'... or else...???
LOL!! I love your girl to bits, she is such energetic, friendly and sociable darling! *HUG
I reckon Hayley just want to play her role as one of the house potential owner. She was definitely excited as you were! It's good that she wants to join the conversation(whilst most kids are so afraid of strangers), it's one of the survival skill in her future life! If she is getting annoying, just ask her to "wait for her turn to talk", LOL!
Leona, bribery can meh? I think she may be still a bit too young to understand bribery. If you ask her now if she wants something provided she did something, she will say yes but in the end she still won't do it. And she expects to receive her reward immediately. I really hope it will pass soon. It's getting more and more colourful :-(
Alice, want to switch daughters for a day? hahaha. She is just always very different la. Bring her anywhere and she will be the only kid running around, intimidating other kids and even their parents.
LOL daughter swapping?! That would be fun and exciting! It's good that Hayley is different, different to me means 'special' in a good way.
You gonna be prepared, once her younger sibling delivered, she might be more unreasonable mischievous. LOL! I won't say all kids will, but since her traits are more or less like Juan Juan you probably have to keep your finger crossed. Juan Juan reacts double the 'nuisance' after her lil brother was born, highly likely she tries to capture our attention with her unbelievable 'nuisance'!:p
Have a nice day ahead!
Alice, now you got me scared. We went Genting on Friday and she frightened a boy who is at least 6 mths older than she is. She was trying to be friendly and to play with the boy but the boy shied away and ran away from her. Then she started playing by herself, running around NON STOP and screaming and shouting (chasing birds la, butterflies la) and everyone else stared at us. Then I asked my hubby how to cope with the 2nd one comes *scratch head lor*
LOL! Sorry to scare you... but mommy, tht's a sign showing Hayley is strong and healthy, you should be blessed! Sometimes I realise it's hard to change my child, then I try to change my mind set, it would help us to alleviate our worries and stress.;)
My husband always sulks, "why our girl is so mischievous? Does he deserve this?!" There's nothing prefect in this world, if you want a smart child, you will have to bare with her silly ideas; if you want a child strong and healthy shild, you will aspect she runs alot and shout about! LOL! My 2 cents.:)
Friend, kids grow up fast, soon you will miss this treasure moment!^-^
You're right Alice. I'll probably miss these when she is slightly older so instead of sulking and complaining, I might as well appreciate and enjoy it. Thanks for reminding me :-)
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