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Can I share my woes here? We started lessons again yesterday after our two week holidays. It was an awful morning, the children did nothing but yell and shout and throw cushions. The children spent all morning having little hits and pokes at one another. No sooner would one lot stop then there would another outbreak at the other end of the room. First day back blues I told myself.
Today I thought would be better, it wasn't. After walking away at one stage to calm down, asking myself just why do I put myself through this, I walked back and read the riot act. In future all pokes, hits and yells will be punished, no warnings, all of them. I feel like the gestapo  But really why do they do this? It is so unpleasant, nor do I like having to be the 'heavy'. It was very quite for some time later, I received a phone call from the real estate agent who commented on how quite it was  we must normally be so noisy. To good to last though they were back to testing me later.
Don't think they are always like this but at times they get like this (not dd13) They can be beautiful children at times. I am wondering whether it is because they overdosed on the computers in the holidays and are having trouble getting back into rotinue, they are just not getting along too well. They are painful during lessons and aimless after. Dd5 particulary is picking fights even with her best buddy dd2. Anyone got any solutions on how I can 'wave a magical wand.'?
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Erin,
I've had several days just like that lately...ARG!!! 
I actually felt ashamed to pray my Rosary last night, b/c I had lost my temper so much w/ my oldest dd...
I have noticed that my own dc tend to be more rowdy and distracted when we aren't following a routine. Lately, in the midst of preparing for our new baby, our routine has been really thrown off. Bedtimes, wake-up times, meal times have been erratic. The weather has started to get cooler and rainy, so the dc haven't been playing outside to burn off that extra energy. I haven't been as consistent w/ schooling, either. In addition, I'm starting to feel very stressed about getting everything ready before this baby arrives, I've been having off and on contractions, and I've been in pain b/c of some varicose veins. When I'm stressed, I think the dc antics bother me more. I can be more patient when I'm not struggling w/ anxiety or fatigue or hunger or pain.
I just thought yesterday that I really need to make more of an effort to have a predictable daily routine. I think that would make a big difference in my house. But then, the routine is about to get radically altered, too! When the new baby arrives, I'm sure there won't be any routine while we all adjust to this new member of our family. I'm going to do the best I can until then, though.
Another thing I've noticed that tends to make my dc's behavior worse is certain foods. We have donuts occassionally for breakfast, but recently I noticed that their behavior is HORRIBLE on the mornings we have donuts. They're cranky and irritable and seem to pester each other more. I'm more cranky and irritable, too. When we all eat a healthy diet, all of us are in a better mood.
I don't know if that's any help or not, but I wanted to let you know that I'm struggling with the same thing!
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We are recently back from a week's trip to the coast and my dd's behavior has deteriorated significantly. Arguing, testing, talking back, you name it. I have noticed this behavior with her before when she is off routine so this time it was expected. Doesn't make it any easier, but at least knowing why helps me deal with it in a saner manner. And the longer the vacation, the longer it takes to get back to normal.We have been back a week now and she is just starting to settle back in. Luckily ds is gone this week on vacation with grandpa so I can spend some intense one-on-one time with dd to get her back on track.
I've found some children just really thrive on routine more than others. My dd and my older grandson are that way. Ds, however, needs variety. It's all a balancing act!
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That's why I hate to break. As long as we keep on doing what we're doing, everything is fine.
Once you let them up from the table for recess, there's no calling them back. 
And this is exactly why after the Christmas holidays we find ourselves "unschooling" the rest of the year.
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Dawn
You helped me immensenly, just knowing you are not the only one makes you feel better. "misery loves company' 
Theresa
I think routine is the key, its just getting back into it.
Cay
I'm seriously considering no breaking, the only thing is the holidays are 'my' time off.
Thank you all for listening.
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