Yesterday, DS had a follow-up appointment with the pediatrician reumatologist...
The doctor wanted to take a sample of the fluid from his swollen knee - and the procedure hurt DS - a LOT! So he was crying and feeling bad...
And of course my Mommy heart was feeling bad...
We took DS home under doctor's orders to relax and take it easy for the rest of the day. We set DS up on the sofa with his blanket, and a drink, and a snack and a whole pile of stuffed animals and let him watch funny movies on television.
I was drained. That was more stressful than I anticipated! As far as dinner or dishes or anything - well, I just wasn't up to it.
Then difficult child arrived home...
Well, she wants to know what I will give her for a class treat for the party?...
And what am I making for dinner?...
And even though she forgot to give me this important note about a school meeting two weeks ago, can I take care of it now?...
And can she eat the leftover pork?...
And what about making dip?...
So basically - me! me! me! me! me!
I told difficult child that it was kind of a hard day...I'm not sure about dinner right now....I'll have to take care of the note tomorrow...and I'll have to think about a class treat.
difficult child is aggravated.
She is hungry, so she pesters until I agree that she can have the leftover pork and sides. Does she offer to heat a plate for anyone else? Nope. And she explains that really, the leftover mashed potatoes and corn and pork is just enough for her because she is really hungry. Fine. Whatever.
On his way home from work, husband calls to ask if I want him to bring home Chinese food. Heck yes!!!
So husband arrives with food in hand...
difficult child plops herself down at the table to enjoy her second dinner of the evening - and the first thing out of her mouth is "DS, get me something to drink."
I told her DS would NOT be serving her this evening. If she wants a drink she can get it herself.
Well, difficult child sat there with a big scowl on her face for the rest of the meal - and never did have anything to drink.
After dinner, difficult child gets up and leaves the table.
Doesn't even pick up after herself.
This is so typical of difficult child - and I am not surprised....but I guess it just seems more hurtful when if she had even done a little something - it would have been so appreciated and made such a huge difference.
Thanks for listening and understanding...
The doctor wanted to take a sample of the fluid from his swollen knee - and the procedure hurt DS - a LOT! So he was crying and feeling bad...
And of course my Mommy heart was feeling bad...
We took DS home under doctor's orders to relax and take it easy for the rest of the day. We set DS up on the sofa with his blanket, and a drink, and a snack and a whole pile of stuffed animals and let him watch funny movies on television.
I was drained. That was more stressful than I anticipated! As far as dinner or dishes or anything - well, I just wasn't up to it.
Then difficult child arrived home...
Well, she wants to know what I will give her for a class treat for the party?...
And what am I making for dinner?...
And even though she forgot to give me this important note about a school meeting two weeks ago, can I take care of it now?...
And can she eat the leftover pork?...
And what about making dip?...
So basically - me! me! me! me! me!
I told difficult child that it was kind of a hard day...I'm not sure about dinner right now....I'll have to take care of the note tomorrow...and I'll have to think about a class treat.
difficult child is aggravated.
She is hungry, so she pesters until I agree that she can have the leftover pork and sides. Does she offer to heat a plate for anyone else? Nope. And she explains that really, the leftover mashed potatoes and corn and pork is just enough for her because she is really hungry. Fine. Whatever.
On his way home from work, husband calls to ask if I want him to bring home Chinese food. Heck yes!!!
So husband arrives with food in hand...
difficult child plops herself down at the table to enjoy her second dinner of the evening - and the first thing out of her mouth is "DS, get me something to drink."
I told her DS would NOT be serving her this evening. If she wants a drink she can get it herself.
Well, difficult child sat there with a big scowl on her face for the rest of the meal - and never did have anything to drink.
After dinner, difficult child gets up and leaves the table.
Doesn't even pick up after herself.
This is so typical of difficult child - and I am not surprised....but I guess it just seems more hurtful when if she had even done a little something - it would have been so appreciated and made such a huge difference.
Thanks for listening and understanding...