I'm really trying to focus on the positive, but I have a hard time with that. My parents visited this weekend and Luke really gave them a show of his bad side. We tried to go to the Art museum, but were only there for about an hour before we ended up leaving because Luke just couldn't take it any longer.
My dad has a pace maker, so can't be too active. So I decided we could go fishing the next day. Bad idea. Luke kept getting his line tangled and Grampa had to undo it. Then Luke kept getting frustrated and leaving his pole. Then it was too hot and he was thirsty. Then he wanted to go home NOW. Well, we finally decided to call it a day because it was pretty hot. We stopped at a gas station to get cool drinks. Me and my dad went in, my mom and the boys stayed in the van. While we were in the store, Luke got uppity with Gramma and actually hit her a few times. Wow - Gramma hit back!!! And then he insisted that Gramma say sorry first.
Today we had to get new shoes for Luke and Ryan was along. It is always harder when they're both with me, because they get on each others nerves. Well, that would have been better than what actually happened. Luke ran around the store making everyone think I'm such a loser mother. Then we tried to go to the store to get some frozen pizza for tonight. Luke wouldn't get out of the van. I took away electronics for the rest of the day and things went downhill from there. He lost electronics for 2 weeks for several bad decisions: throwing socks at me, shoes, headphones (that hurt), purse, and garbage.
Eilene, I think you are an awesome mother! Don't ever doubt yourself. We all have weak moments, but your consistent strength is something you should be proud of. I don't think I could do as good a job as you have done. Keep your head up, girl, and don't beat yourself up! xoxoxoxo
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