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Had a rough morning getting off to school with difficult child. I guess the honeymoon of starting middle school is over. He has to be at the bus stop by 7am, almost 2 hrs earlier than last yr. in elementry school. Since he does not like to get to bed at nite, early mornings are rough. This morning he did not like the choices we had in the house for breakfast, which is practically every type of breakfast food, so he screamed and yelled about that. He wanted a certain sandwhich from a deli.( I told him to ask the bus driver to pull over at a deli for him - difficult child not amused). Then by the time he decided, he had to rush to eat so of course it was my fault because I did not cook it fast enough. While rushing to get dressed, difficult child wanted me to send money into school for this dumb fundraiser they are having where the school is selling these cards which offer discounts at participating stores/restaurants in our area. I said our family would buy one but then difficult child started carrying on about why we can't ask other relatives to buy one. I tried to explain the card is for local ( in our town) stores and that anyone not living in our town would not be interested in spending $10 on something they wouldn't use. Now at 11 yrs old and above average smarts, I know difficult child "gets it" but his desire to sell these cards to help his new school is ridiculous. Plus, the more cards you sell, the more silly prizes you get. You know those school fundraiser things! So, we had a huge argument about it ( well him screaming and me going about my business). Finally, with the bus coming down the street, difficult child grabbed his backpack and ran out the door to make the bus...thankfully! It just still amazes me that even though difficult child is so smart, when he wants something and I know he can or should totally understand why he may not be able to have his way, he still carries on with tantrums, calling us stupid idiots, telling us to shut up, getting louder with each demand, etc... Then, the switch in his head flips again, and everything is OK again. Well, I know there are no answers to this I , guess I am just venting! Have a nice weekend all!
Jan
Jan