Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhgg

Emerald_eyed said:
Why why why?? My very bad day.

I wake up to my oldest kids fighting. Not just arguing.... screaming, dragging around house, throwing eachothers Game Boys across the rooms ($89 each). I tried not to intervein until they started kicking eachothers doors and slaming themwhile firing their 89$ gameboys against the walls. Did I mention that this was all before 7am?
I removed their doors, and made a list of cleaning projects they can do to burn energy. They can't play outside since they are already grounded for not going to bed and sneaking to watch TV all night, last night. They lost thier TV for a week also.
Well anyway, They are fighting while they clean. I had them clean their bathroom, but do you think they could do it the right way?? NOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. They know how to clean it. They've done it before.
They're rooms were piled 4 feet deep with shit. I guess I could mentiuon I cleaned it for them a week ago, windows, dusting and everything else. Wouldn't it have been easier to keep it clean.?Well My daughter is crying that she doesn't want to because its not fun?? WHo said life is fun?? Try working 3 jobs to make ends meet, being the official cook, maid, nanny, accountant of the house.
Well my daughter just informed me she didn't know how to vacuum. PLEASE tell me she didn't say that!
The only regular chores they have to do is clean their rooms, vacuum the upstairs, and clean their bathroom since they think its fun to wipe toothpaste on the sink, mirro and other things.

I love my kids very, very much., but they have pissed me off today.

What I dont think is fair is the fact that my ex rarely pays support, parties every night, and talks to them maybe once a year. I have them 365 days a year. I get no finacial help, no emotional help, and no short breaks.
I just want a small vacation. I need a small vacation.
Someday Ill get a vacation, and Ill worry about them the whole time and miss them like crazy.



Sorry about the rant

It sounds like you need a nice long bubble bath and a good book.
 
I don't know about your psychotic children, but I'd really like to see your permit for all those h's. And the o's while we're at it.

thanks,

Letter Cop.
 
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Emerald_eyed said:

LOL, I tried that once, but the fingers wiggling under the door and the constant knocking and tatteling kinda ruined the moment.

OH wait, I love when they write notes and slide them under the door to ask questions like
"Mom, tommarow can I ride my bike to the park?" Like it couldn't wait. SIgh

Okay you need someone to take the kiddies out so you can relax. Maybe go out and have one of those aqua massages.
 
Walks in.... Hands Emerald_eyed a Big Paddle and Bends over...



Go ahead.... Make me Scream... :D
 
Did you take their gameboys away from them permanently? You can sell them and buy yourself a nice day spa treatment. At our house things are treated with respect or they are sold/given away. No warnings, no arguments, no fighting, no plea bargaining. It's just done. Usually it's thrown away because anything left laying is eaten by the dog.

Make 'em load up the stuff that's laying around in large garbage bags and drive them down to the nearest goodwill type place and donate them. No fighting, no screaming, just a statement of fact that you must consistently carry out no matter what emotional manipulation they use and how much that stuff costs.

If they don't take care of their stuff, then they will give it to someone who will appreciate it.

It's much easier to put up with the fighting though. Kids are sooooo good at eating away resolve.

Don't forget to treat yourself to a day spa this week. You need the break.
 
There should be a hospital that moms can check into twice a year for a week. It would be mandatory, and covered by insurance. The nurses would be nice and cater to your every need. Every room would have a window over-looking a garden. The food would be five star and the TV would have every channel available.

Single moms would have priority.

((((((((((hugs))))))))))
 
Can a newbie get in on this rant?? My boys are upstairs now fighting over the Nintendo, 4y/o wants to play but doesn't want 12y/o to. I fully understand where you are coming from Emerald. Sometimes I feel like a single mom, with hubby away so much.

And Ruby Fruit, I love your idea. I'm all for it.
 
I FEEL YOUR PAIN

Got a 12 yo daughter and we're more like sisters than we should be!! We fight and she just tunes me out!! I work 3 jobs and don't get child support either..."he" has never seen her....don't know if it's better or worse!! Either way, I know exactly what you're goin thru!!!

Rant at me anytime you want....I got big ears and shoulders!!

Liza
 
SaintPeter would like to take a moment to THANK GOD he has no offspring......(that he knows of).
 
some advice i got when my twins were toddlers, don't take a bath, take a shower! The water noise helps drown them out :) and better they get ignored a little while then you killing them. If that isn't enough get a radio and put on some music while you shower. and lock the door!
 
Well it's Monday morning here already and I'm about to go shoot my two cause they should have been dressed 20 minutes ago. But no, after I turned off the TV in the lounge they stole into the TV in my bedroom... :rolleyes:
 
T.H. Oughts said:
Well it's Monday morning here already and I'm about to go shoot my two cause they should have been dressed 20 minutes ago. But no, after I turned off the TV in the lounge they stole into the TV in my bedroom... :rolleyes:
One of the first things parents should get is a lock for their TVs - no more sneaking around to watch TV. Here is one that I have seen:

http://www.lock-out.com/

I agree with the sentiments of firm action and sticking with it - I rarely had to use that with my daughter, but nieces, nephews, etc. that I have had to take care of always knew they couldn't get away with much with me.
 
T.H. Oughts said:
http://www.lock-out.com/productpkg.gif

Coooooooool, can I have one for the panty also and for the car in about 5 years time. Oh yes, and one for my daughter in about 10 years... ;) lol
You want a lock for your panties? Is someone stealing them - or do you just want to prevent someone getting into them? Oh! You meant pantry - never mind. ;)

As for your daughter - face the reality now, it will be much easier to deal with when the time comes.
 
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