She got put in timeout. Told an OUTRAGEOUS lie to her teacher (one that would give my MIL a heart attack if she knew Madison said). Drug her jacket along behind her in the dirt. Purposely dropped her bookbag in the dirt and wouldn't pick it up.
So I spanked her on the step in front of her teacher (the class was inside). Then we get home and she doesn't want to go to dance class.
By that time - I am through. I didn't argue with her or make her go. I was angry and upset all evening long. Part of it is the stress i'm going through with work, part of it is a "visitor" - TMI alert, I realize this.
We are supposed to go to the tree lighting on the square tomorrow night - Madison was supposed to dance. That is spoiled since she didn't go to class last night I have no idea what she's supposed to wear, what time she is supposed to be there etc. Plus i'm too embarassed as i'm going to go ahead and let her quit dance class as she's been asking to do.
Somehow Stacy will still pull the float this week-end in the Christmas parade but i'm not riding on it or anything. See above.
I am sure i'm being stupid but it's how I feel. I don't mind so much letting h er her quit dance class - I ALWAYS said if she didn't want to do it I wouldn't make her but really - I envisioned this happening when she started at age 2 not at 5.
Not when we've got all of these dance-involved Christmas obligations coming up. Not when her Daddy JUST paid a deposit on her dance costume for the recital in May.
Ah well, i've got it all out......here on my trusty old blog.
Now just let me get through this day-from-hell (we've got out of town visitors so ramp up the old bullshit meter x 3).
On a GOOD note Stacy did some more decorating outside last night - my house looks SO GOOD y'all!
It is bright and festive and he's picking up 4 more airblowns to put up tonight (although they won't get put out until it stops raining).
Cut me some slack, our house is on an acre so we DO have some room for them! ;)
Get-Me-Through-This-Tuesday-Lord!
damn sis what you need is a hug and stiff drink maybe a little captain in ya! im glad to hear your not making her do the dance class if she dont want to anymore i know it sucks that money was already spent but this is the right thing to do. my parents spent a ton on shit i wanted to do and drop out. i just know you got some of them tacky plastic santa's huh? haha (facebook joke)
oh honey get a new job soon that's the root of all the drama!
kisses
I feel for ya! I will be prayin also.
Hang in there! you will make it through.
Hugs,
Kim
Morning, Patti: I agree with Kim! Even kids have a bad day and I feel this will definitely resolve. I will be thinking good thoughts for you today! lol and (((HUGS)))!
I hope you feel better soon. I know how exasperating kids can be.
You need booze - stat!
I understand everything you are feeling, I think every woman does at one time or another. If your job is killing you slowly - find another ( I know it is easier said than done), but it is not worth being miserable....just had to have that talk with myself too!
Kids - she is acting out because she knows you are on the edge - and they always try and push you just to see you break.
Just remember toy family and your are the most important things - remember the job pays the bills (that's it - it doesn't make you who you are - again another lesson I have had to have with myself).
Just concentrate on a happy holiday season (hopefully filled with bonus checks)..
There are times when it seems that every possible thing that can goes wrong. Don't let it get you down, hon. "This, too, shall pass." And as for the dancing ... sometimes kids make up their minds about wanting/not wanting certain activities. Give it a few days to settle out. She may change her mind, but if not, it's not unusual. Remember WE change out minds, too. We sometimes start something new and then realize it wasn't as fun as we originally thought. Stuff happens. Breathe deep!
Sorry things aren't going they way you want them. IMO, it's not worth the time, money or effort to fight the kids over things we want them to do.
I think this is catching all over. I have friends who are really haveing some "trying" times. Hang in there, you can make it.
Glad you aren't forcing Madison to do the dance thing. Too many people push their kids to do things like that and if the kid REALLY doesn't want to do it then it's a hassle for everyone there.
I'm sorry you seem to be getting a sh*tstorm. It's gotta pass though!
Mothering is a joy, but...sheesh!!!...it is also such a challenge!! Sometimes I do believe that I'm going crazy. Don't worry; it's totally normal!!!
I know that your decorations must be beautiful!
(btw...your blog looks SO good!!)
I feel your pain with kids who seem like they're the ones on PMS! And my time is just beginning! He's only 17 mo but acts like he's the creator of the terrible twos sometimes! Ack! (Help! lol)
Ryan is right...You need a hug, and you need a little drinky drink!
Hope to see some of your Xmas decor! We've not put any outside due to the weather and being gone. Now it's gonna start that snowing crap! lol. So I guess all we'll have is a wreath....whatever.
It gets better, I swear it does. it has to! *HUGS*
Can you come and spank mine too?
Did she change her mind about dance yet? What did dad say about his deposit?
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