It's Nonstop

Have you ever heard the song by Eric Clapton called "So Tired?"...
This is our life.
24/7 Entertainment, chasing, pleasing, worrying...

Yesterday was interesting. We woke up and started to get Lauren ready for dance class. However, as she has done for the past two weeks, she informed us loud and clear, "I am NOT going!" I proceeded with, "You get to dress up in your halloween costume and dance in it today." She told me again, "NO!...I am NOT going!"
I always look to Kirk for help because I feel a battle isn't worth it. There are bigger things to worry about then dance class on a Sat. I do think that the monthly tuition has something to do with it and making a commitment. I was always told to give things time, make a commitment....but how do I explain these thoughts to a 3 year old?? I don't.

We proceeded to go along with our monring when 10 minutes before dance starts she informs us that she wants to go! I told her she had missed that boat only to watch a tantrum before my eyes.
As we rushed through the house like maniacs getting her ready, my mind raced wondering why am I stressing to get her there? Again...it all goes back to wanting my child to make a commitment and enjoy a hobby at a young age.
She made the class two minutes late and had a great time! So on that thought...I continue to question, wonder, pray....Does parenting get better? I hear the challenges become bigger as the kids become bigger!