Mumblings....
My oldest daughter's birthday was yesterday (why I wasn't around), she's now 13!! I'm telling you, I'm just NOT old enough to have a child that is that old!! No really! I'm not! She had a pretty good day. Her birthday actually started on Saturday, my Mom came and got her early Saturday morning and they had a shopping day, just the two of them. My Mom does such a good job at spoiling my kids, that not only did she take her shopping for clothes, she also took her to have her hair done, cuz shorter, layered, and permed! Her first time with the layers and perm. She looks cute, though.. but a LOT older! UGH! lol Then we had her family party on Sunday, got some nice gifts there, too. Then cake and ice cream and our gift to her yesterday. We got her a cordless phone for her room, she's THRILLED! lmao
My son has been going through some sleepless nites here lately, and they're really taking their toll on poor 'ol Mom. He's the one that never really dealt too well with his Dad and I getting divorced. He's my tender soul, and it shows! It's gotten to the point that I've had to put aside my push-over-ness, and lay the law down. Now if he gets up out of his bed, he gets grounded. Ugh! He got grounded the first nite of this! But so far, so good after that! :) I really hate being a hardass with my kids... anyone else, and I have no problem at all! LOL
I leave you all with a funny I came across! Enjoy & Happy Humping errr... Hump day! :)
Divorce is hard on kiddos...don't feel bad for being "hard". They need structure, routine, and discipline to help keep them on track. Do it with a consistent and fair hand - this will help them see you do it out of love. (That is the parent and the teacher in my talking!)