Emily is my youngest little girl. She is 5 and a fiesty one at that. She is just as stubborn as her mother. Over the last year Emily has had a bit of a difficulty listening and wanting to do as she's asked. The tantrums spiraled out of control and I have lost my patience with her more than one cares to admit.
Tonight's latest fiasco...Emily came home from playing with her friend and immediately I could tell that she was tired and probably ready for bed. Let the whining begin. First she was hungry, I gave her some peanut butter on toast and pudding, just as she requested. Then because her sister had ice cream she had to have some, first mistake, telling her that she had to finish eating her other food first. After her dinner and ice cream I asked her to get in the bath, "NO". Ever heard that saying, "Pick your battles"? This was one that I should have not chosen to pick. Everything just escalated from there.
Eventually Emily told me that she hated me and she didn't want to live with me. Talk about ripping your heart out of your chest and having somebody stomp on it. I can't help but wonder, "Where did I go wrong?" I feel like a really bad mom. Life should not be such a struggle on a day to day basis.
K is home for the Holiday
4 months ago
