Little Girls

My little ones came home from their dad's house today and I tell you...everytime they come home from the weekend it is soo much fun trying to get them to bed. I have now been trying for 3 hours to get them to bed and asleep. I have lost all patience and have no idea what the heck to do anymore.

Alessandra is classic for coming up with reasons about why she doesn't want to go to school. I really want to believe her and support her and let her know that she can talk to me but...I swear its always something. Somebody is always bothering her or somebody doesn't like her. Her eyes don't work right, yes, I've taken her to have them checked. I don't know what to do anymore. I know that some of it probably has to do with the divorce and needing attention and security but I really am doing what I can here. I can't hold her hand through school and make sure she's ok.

Emily has the hardest time listening and understanding what appropriate and inappropriate behavior is. I can say one thing...at least the tantrums have settled down a little bit. She's gotten better about going to school but I still have a hard time pinning her down to do her simple homework assignments. She's always running around and I don't have energy to chase her. I know that right now she's needing attention as well but it is soo hard to divide my attention between the two of them and one of them is always unhappy with the attention that I am giving the other.

I'm not trying to complain and I really do have great girls. I just sometimes feel like I'm not doing a good job as their mom. I am at a loss and need help and suggestions. HELP!!!