Monday, June 6, 2011

Operation CAPE ... or Part 2

Well ... the last few days have been interesting to say the least.
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First of all, let me just tell you that in order to maintain an environment of relative calm (which is my ideal emotional environment) there are four daily goals that I determined I have to strive  for.
*1. Speak softer
2. Encourage my children to speak softer
3. Keep things organized
4. Keep things clean
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Easy enough, right? .... Wrong. The first day I attempted to set this 4 step program into motion ... it was GREAT. The kids listened better when I wasn't yelling. I didn't feel like ripping my already chemically damaged hair out. The house was on it's way to cleanliness. All this and it wasn't even time for Dr. Phil yet. I was doing great ... and so were the kids. Okay ... so we'll dub the first day of Operation CAPE a success. Mission Complete.
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And now for day two .... it's now the weekend and the Hubby is home. Although I love his face and miss it when it's gone ... I realized that I might want let him in on my little project as well. He came home in a not so great mood and ... well ... Day 2 of Operation CASE: Fail.
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So now the weekend is over and I am attempting to get to that positive emotional environment once again. So far today I have accomplished cleaning, got started on organizing, but as as for speaking softly ... eh ... not so much. Salem is still in that infinite crying phase, Kaylin does not take kindly to not getting her way ... or her sister at times, and frankly I get irritated with them and downright pissed at times. So ... there has been some yelling, crying, and basically talking loudly all day. Aye yi yi.
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In conclusion I have realized that Operation CAPE is going to be an ongoing project. It took us awhile to create the current home environment and it will take us awhile to recreate it. I have faith just knowing that I am trying .. and I will be talking to the hubby about my project as well. I will keep everyone posted on Operation CAPE as we as a family progress. As for today .. it's not over yet ... and I will be talking in a softer voice for the rest of the day.

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