Ladies and gentlemen there IS hope!!
Soon they will take to the sancity of their bedrooms and come out during feeding, phone calls, exiting the home and bathroom breaks. I have learned from my beautiful 5'7" 15 year old daughter is that she is not much different that her 2 year old self.
I love my 9,7,5 1/2 and 4 year old children (three boys and another girl) and quite honestly the two older boys are sitting outside (one in back, one in front) as they were racing home to watch TV. My 7 year old lost the race and slammed the door seven times (I counted) before I got to them. They should be cooled off by now. Oh yeah, my husbadn is watching a movie so no one gets the TV anyway!!!!
Why did we have five kids? Because I kept getting pregnant! HA! Nah, it's too quiet with less.
Yeah, I love my son with my whole heart. The best thing is that his teachers, his friends parents and lots of other people always tell me what a great kid he is. I suppose if he saves the melt downs for me alone then I can handle it. At least he's out there putting his best face forward!
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same."
"The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat but in the true perfection of one's character."
Crew Chief, I know this whole Jekyll/Hyde thing is normal for their age, but WOW! One of my friends called me after a desperate e-mail and said to just tune her out. He then told me how his wife and daughter would go at it. I guess the fact that every parent experiences it should make me feel better. I bought her some girl things today that will hopefully make her feel better. Pretty things always make me feel better-like my new lavender purse.
mykidsmom - I'm very sorry for you and your community. Losing such a treasured member and friend is so sad for everyone. Surely his legacy will live on!
LUVMYKIDS - I have a snotty, bossy, almost 13-year old son (who, frankly, is lucky I love him as much as I do). If you discover the secret for surviving their adolescence, let me know!
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same."
"The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat but in the true perfection of one's character."
Did I hear child swap? Someones willing to take my 4yr old son?
Tell her what she's won.. An adorable bl9onde haired, browned eyed mons.. er well mannered boy. Loves bannas, chocolate and noodles. How much would you pay....?? Wait before you answer 12 yr old girl... As an added bonus we'll even throw in a blond haired browneyed binky loving, loves to eat pizza and noodles plus his veggies 2yr old little brother.
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<font size=""1""><font color="#"black"">Liberalism is not an affilation its a curable disease. </font></font><br /><br><font color="#"gray"">~Wisdom of Shawnshuefus</font><br /><br><font color="#"blue""><font size=""1"">The punishment which the wise suffer, who refuse to take part in government, is...
It's so sad to lose any school parent, but especially one who was involved deeply in the school. My thoughts go out to your school family.
As for dealing with all these stressful issues and people, I'm tapping my ruby slippers together and chanting, "The year's almost over, the year's almost over..." [img]smile.gif[/img]
By the way, for anyone who is interested, I have a snotty, bossy, almost 12-year old daughter I'd like to giveaway or trade for a cute, lovable 4- year old.
My other option is medicating myself heavily so I can get through this phase she seems to be in.
