Damn, I'm sorry hon. Maybe you and I should have another talk about the mommy thing.

Call me.

Love you.

He's not going to be affected by those nasty plant lay off's is he? I hate the frickin car industry right now!

All I have are internet hugs, but call if you need anything!

love,
Susie

When mommies are 'nice', their children end up becoming those horrible teenagers I see on tv who have to be sent away to military camp for being too out of control.

Avoid the melodramatic pull of reality tv.

x

I have a great relationship with both my daughters but there have been many times when I've been labeled 'mean' when I was only being a good parent.

Consistency is very important and kids are smart - they learn boundaries quickly. Kids will always push boundaries but that's part of growing up. Standing firm gives them a solid line which they can choose to cross or not. (Oh, and don't fool yourself -no matter what you do sometimes they'll cross it, lol)

I'm afraid you'll find even after years of consistency you'll still be labeled 'mean' on occasion - and if they know that label gets to you it will be more often.

I will say, tho, that at times, when things are overwhelming, you have to pick your battles...so that everything doesn't become a battle.

Good luck!