This has just been one of those weeks for me. Our lives, since last week actually, have gotten crazy busy. And this week has been no different. I've been trying so hard to get my kids to listen to me at home and at school. It just seems like no one listens to me. I don't know if it's the sound of my voice, the tone, maybe it's just that my voice is so annoying, no one wants to listen.
Here's the proof.... My husband and I were folding laundry (I know sounds glamorous). While we were folding, I was talking to him about how I'm tired of no one listening to me and I was getting really frustrated. Then, he asked me which daughter a pair of purple pants belonged to. I gave him the answer and went on folding. You'll never believe this.... He asked me again who the pants belonged to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, I said, "My point has been proven." He was laughing so hard he was crying and then three little ladies scurried into the room because they wanted to know what was happening. I gave them the low down and then we were all laughing. It was a great moment, but I'm still waiting for someone to listen to me. ;)
From my brown eyes to yours....
Oh I can relate! I sometimes feel that my students tune me out and I become the adult on the Charlie Brown cartoons who always sound, "Blah, blah, blah." At least you got to laugh with your family!
ReplyDeleteI'm finding myself with the same problem! Some of my classroom tricks include, "Knock, knock!" and "Pssst" but even those aren't working. :P May someone's ears perk up soon!
ReplyDeleteMaria - I HEAR you! :) I have plenty of these moments too. I blame it on the spring like weather where minds are doing more wandering and hoping. It's a frustration for sure, and I'm glad in the end you had some laughter -- hear me when I say this: Laughter will help us through the frustration!
ReplyDeleteWhat did you say?? Oh, I know that feeling so well! While I don't have the magic trick for my family, I have found a trick that works at school: I stop talking. That is more shocking than talking louder. I ask a student to do the talking for me when the class just can't listen well. A change of speaker often does the trick - especially when it is a classmate and not an adult.
ReplyDeleteSelective listening is very common in children. Love how you brought the humor out in this situation.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I feel I can get more of an answer from our dog than I do from my hubby. At least Max looks like he's listening (and he can't hear anymore) and wags his tail! At least you and your family got a laugh out of it. Maybe hubby will tune at least one ear into what you're saying.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great moment! So much fun!
ReplyDeleteAnd I so get it! Wink!
...I miss your posts. xo
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