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Okay... kid difficulties today. Geeze, I sure wish there was some kind of manual for them!! I get into it multiple times a day right now with at least one of them... Let's see...
Today, I have argued with one about going grocery shopping. I didn't feel like going today, but she didn't like that. Since there is nothing for her to just grab to eat, there's nothing to eat, so I should have gotten up and gone right when she wanted me to.
I argued with the other one about buying her perfume. Again, did not want to go to the mall....
Just got through arguing about taking my almost 16 year old out of school. She thinks that since there is only a 1/2 day on Wednesday and no school on Friday and we are moving this weekend, I should just go ahead and unenroll her tomorrow and let her stay home all week until she starts at the new school. She is in AP (advanced placement) classes right now that she doesn't want to continue with at the new school, plus she didn't do some of her homework over the weekend, so.... I really want her to continue with her classes as they can count toward college credit. She is just so stubborn. As I was telling her that she definitely IS going to school tomorrow, she said things like "Your reasoning doesn't make any sense" and said that she is going to call her dad in the morning-- to which I said "Go ahead.. he will say you're going to school, too!!"
You know, I didn't have the greatest life growing up, so I have always tried to be a better parent to my children, but I sometimes feel that all I have succeeded in doing is raising some very unappreciative, expectant children. I sure hope that's not the case in the long run.....
Diet Calendar Entries for 05 October 2008:
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1170 kcal
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Fat: 33.81g | Prot: 34.47g | Carb: 184.83g.
Breakfast: puffed rice cereal. Lunch: white bread, cheddar cheese. Dinner: hamburger helper, pepperoncini, lettuce greens, tomato, spinach, black olives, Fat Free Ranch Salad Dressing. Snacks/Other: Smart Pop! 94% Fat Free Butter Popcorn. more...
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1979 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Housework - 3 hours, Resting - 13 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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I agree with you. A manual would be really nice! I have felt on numerous occaisions that I was screwing my kids up. I wish we had a crystal ball and forsee into the future. We just have to do the best we can and teach them our values and hope for the best. Oh yea, & pray, pray, pray!! LOL Good luck go exercise and relieve some stress!!
06 Oct 08 by member: chefchristabug
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Where do you get that manual? Mine are only 9,6, and 4. That put us through our paces all the time. Hope everything works out for you and the kids realize your doing the best you can for them. I'm hopeing one day mine do, because they have alot more then I ever had growing up.
06 Oct 08 by member: jprunty
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I have 4 daughters 9, 6, and soon to be 5 year old twins. I know what you are saying. When I read this I thought man that sounds almost like I could have written it myself! I would swear that sometimes my 9 year old just HATES MY GUTS! I guess they are going through a lot of changes right now.......at least I hope that is some of it. I guess we can only do the best that we can, although sometimes that doesn't seem to be enough for the ones that we love sooooo much! I just keep telling myself to hang in there, and remember who is the adult and who is the kido! Let me know how things are going ok :0)
06 Oct 08 by member: wannaloose
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My Mom always said that there should be a place you could send your teenagers to and pick them up after they've become civilized adults! There are times I have to agree :S I have found that consistency is the key, though. Beyond that, it's a crap shoot! You never know what they'll throw at ya or what will work on them. When I don't want to be bothered coming up with "a reason why" I just tell my daughter something along the lines of "Cause life sucks. I'm just preparing you for it." Hang in there!
06 Oct 08 by member: evelyn64
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Nothing can get us as mad or frustrated in life as our kids can. It can be such a huge challenge and I have the daily battles too that are so discouraging. I keep telling them they don't know how lucky and blessed they are to have parents who love them and take good care of them, a nice house, etc etc. They don't really realize all the horrible things many, many children have to live in. I guess they don't know any different though b/c this is their life. There is good advice I heard from Kendra Smiley who came and spoke at our MOPS group last year and that is "Be the Parent." It is so tiring sometimes, but they will keep pushing and pushing their boundaries. We need to just stay loving and consistent with boundaries and expectations so they feel safe. I see a few other people there have kids the same ages as I do- 9,6, and 4. At least we're all in this together!!
06 Oct 08 by member: livelifefully
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Hiya Kat =) Testing the boundaries...I think we have all done it, or at least I know I did with my mom. heheh I remember having a great conversation with my mom when I was grown up and moved out of the house. We talked about those "challenging" years. She said she felt it happened because there were two women under the same roof...one whose house it was (mom), and the other who was trying to make a place for herself and trying to spread their wings (meeee). Truthfully they probably won't appreciate all you do until they are moved out and on their own...or if they do, they wouldn't admit it until they are older. keep doing what you're doing, its obvious you love your childen, and are a great parent! =)
07 Oct 08 by member: Cheeks
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