Stella Johnson
Active Member
difficult child starts middle school in the morning. I can't believe how big she is getting. I can't believe we both lived through her elementary tears. I found this board when she was in Kindergarten. I don't think I would have made it without Fran and the rest of the board
For the most part she is doing much better in the behavior department. She doesn't rage at all any more. Now she has moved on to argueing over ANYTHING. She has the mouth of a teenager but it's not quite the same. Hard to explain but it's like a pre-teen mouth with the maturity level of about a 3rd grader. The mouth really gets on my nerves but it beats putting up with- meltdowns and raging any day.
difficult child has really grown. She is 11 and is already 5'5" and wears a size 9 1/2 shoe
We have constant arguements over her wearing a bra. She loved to wear one until the day she NEEDED to wear one.
She has lots of friends in the neighborhood now. Most are younger than her because of her maturity level but she is learning to keep friends.
The sperm donor comes to visit about once per month. Legally he gets supervised visitation 2 Sundays per month for 2 hours. He never stays that long. He and his wife are always in a hurry to go see her family in a nearby city. difficult child doesn't seem to care as long as he buys her a new toy. I think it's sad but that is the relationship he has created. The man has yet to buy clothes, school supplies, or anything useful.
We are having problems with a few bullies down the street. One is in 8th grade an enjoys telling difficult child she is retarded and stupid. Last week she ran behind difficult child on her back trying to hit her with a stick. The little brat's mother was in the front yard just watching. I tried to talk to the little brat a couple of months ago after another incident. I asked if her parents approved of her bullying younger kids. She told me point blank that her parents hate Sabrina because she is annoying. I wanted to grab her and show her what it is like to get a beating. But I restrained myself.
I've thought about calling the police but they never do much.
Anyway, on to 6th grade. She is in a self contained class except for band, PE, and lunch. She is going to play the clarinet. I thought it might help her make friends. She isn't very enthused about band but I'm forcing this one anyway. I think she will enjoy it after she gets used to it.
I'm so afraid she will get lost in the crowd or meet the "wrong" kids. Kids are so different in middle school. Hopefully band will help with this an help her be part of a positive group.
difficult child has a tutor now. He is really helping her. She even minds him well. She usually does well with male authority figures.
Well, there is our little update. Keep your fingers crossed for us tomorrow
Steph
For the most part she is doing much better in the behavior department. She doesn't rage at all any more. Now she has moved on to argueing over ANYTHING. She has the mouth of a teenager but it's not quite the same. Hard to explain but it's like a pre-teen mouth with the maturity level of about a 3rd grader. The mouth really gets on my nerves but it beats putting up with- meltdowns and raging any day.
difficult child has really grown. She is 11 and is already 5'5" and wears a size 9 1/2 shoe
We have constant arguements over her wearing a bra. She loved to wear one until the day she NEEDED to wear one. She has lots of friends in the neighborhood now. Most are younger than her because of her maturity level but she is learning to keep friends.
The sperm donor comes to visit about once per month. Legally he gets supervised visitation 2 Sundays per month for 2 hours. He never stays that long. He and his wife are always in a hurry to go see her family in a nearby city. difficult child doesn't seem to care as long as he buys her a new toy. I think it's sad but that is the relationship he has created. The man has yet to buy clothes, school supplies, or anything useful.
We are having problems with a few bullies down the street. One is in 8th grade an enjoys telling difficult child she is retarded and stupid. Last week she ran behind difficult child on her back trying to hit her with a stick. The little brat's mother was in the front yard just watching. I tried to talk to the little brat a couple of months ago after another incident. I asked if her parents approved of her bullying younger kids. She told me point blank that her parents hate Sabrina because she is annoying. I wanted to grab her and show her what it is like to get a beating. But I restrained myself.
I've thought about calling the police but they never do much.
Anyway, on to 6th grade. She is in a self contained class except for band, PE, and lunch. She is going to play the clarinet. I thought it might help her make friends. She isn't very enthused about band but I'm forcing this one anyway. I think she will enjoy it after she gets used to it.
I'm so afraid she will get lost in the crowd or meet the "wrong" kids. Kids are so different in middle school. Hopefully band will help with this an help her be part of a positive group.
difficult child has a tutor now. He is really helping her. She even minds him well. She usually does well with male authority figures.
Well, there is our little update. Keep your fingers crossed for us tomorrow
Steph
It's been too long. Just give me a date. Esther, planes fly to North Carolina. 
I'm in need of a serious girl's weekend. 
Want to meet us in FL if we still get to go?
