WALKING PIG PEN (plus victory dance for me)
Well, it's been awhile since I posted. But nevertheless- DH is back home. This weekend was SS10 weekend with us, given that I swear to god my SS10 is a walking pig pen. No lie, this child can manage to make a mess of everything. He can't eat without missing the plate, give him a napkin and even turns that into a mess everywhere. Lol. I mean everything this kid touches turns into a mess. Like no lie! I swear I can give him a cookie with a napkin, and there is cookie everywhere.. like did any of it make it into your mouth? Tell the kid change his clothes and clothes are everywhere, as if he really was looking for something to wear. He legitimately wears the same damn camouflage pants and shirts (all the time) when he has literally a full out closet and dresser full of clothes. Tell this child to throw his plate in the garbage (I always given him paper plates) none of his mess makes it into the garbage. I feel this kid does this shit on purpose. He must think I'm picking the shit up, but to his dismay it's his father whom I told he is to tend to his messes. I gave up.
DH gets frustrated that he makes this mess, but instead of yelling at him or showing him how to pick up after himself. He doesn't! He gripes to himself, therefore I just sit back and giggle inside.
Although this morning his son had a granola bar before he went with DH to work... (I refuse to watch him today because I had things to do vs watching his kid sit on my couch and be on his phone all day and request food when he's hungry- he can do the same exact thing with his father)
Nevertheless, he made a huge mess. This is where the fun begins:
DH: "SS!! Wth you made a huge mess and got crumbs everywhere!!! Clean it up! I'm tired of seeing how messy you are and just feel like leaving it for me to pick up after you!!! YOU ARENT 2 you are 10 you need to learn to pick up after yourself!"
SS: hurry's up and swipes crumbs off table and onto my floor, as if DH didn't see...
DH: " are you effin kidding me?!?! Get over here get on the floor and use the little broom and dust pan and clean that mess up!!! The hell is your problem just throwing crumbs on the floor, you aren't a slob and I'm not your maid?!?"
SS: (mumbles under his breath) "why doesn't your wife pick it up it's her job to clean"
DH: "What did you say?????"
SS: I didn't say anything.. (looking innocent and timid)
(I'm just listening to all this and honestly if I could beat a child into next week I would, but I lost respect for him therefore I definitely don't give this child the satisfaction of my attention)
DH: "come here now!!" (Take him downstairs) yells at SS10 and really reams into him how disrespectful he is! How he is tired of his spoiled enabled behavior and etc. Took his phone and PS4 away from him and told him he is grounded for a week!!" (HE HAS HAD ENOUGH!!! Must be serious lol) And you need to apologize to SM for remotely even saying some foul rotten things about her!!
SS10 crying and begging not to ground him and promises to behave and blah blah blah blah blah!!
SS: ( comes upstairs still crying and acting like he's 2) say "I'm sorry (but with a muffled attitude)"
DH: I BETTER HEAR YOU and MEAN IT BECAUSE I DONT RAISE MY KID TO BE THIS DISRESPECTFUL TO ANYONE ( actually it's all his and BM fault that he's this way, so yes this is what they raised up till now- lol)
SS: "I'm really sorry for what I said that was not right"
ME: Literally my response was "K" and turned and walked away from him and slammed the door in his face.
Ive been done with this kids antics and DH clearly has had enough of his own child spoiled, entitled, messy behavior. Because he has texted me throughout the day saying how pissed off he was at his son and couldn't believe that he acted that way!!! He plans on sticking to his punishment and he doesn't care if SS whines and cries and or pouts. He's had enough and is now seeing how SS just doesn't have no respect or responsibility so he's changing it all.
i was thrown back.
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The next thing you hear.....
I hope the next thing you hear isn't, "Okay, son, I'll give you one more chance. Just don't ever do that again. Here's your phone". I know, i have a Disney Dad here, too.
I was waiting for that
I have to admit, I was waiting for that because 100% of the time that's what happens. But not this time! He was fed up.
Good!
A step in the right direction!
Sorry isn’t good enough
The behavior has to change or "sorry" is meaningless. Tried to instill that into DH's daughters with zero success. But, good luck with that.
I agree; words are words. I
I agree; words are words. I think too many kids get away with "I don't know" or "I'm sorry" and parents think all is good. Nope. Actions are needed. Demonstrate to me your change in behaviour.
Patiently waiting for your
Patiently waiting for your update letting us know your husband caved and gave his kid back his stuff because "he really feels bad and I think he really knows how wrong he was this time"!
My SS wiped his food mess
My SS wiped his food mess from the table onto the floor at MIL's house. I said that's not right, pick it up. MIL: oh its okay. He doesn't have to do that.
Later on find out on another day she made him clean the tea he spilled in her refrigerator. I was like...how come it was okay for him to intentionally knock food onto your floor but he can't spill tea in the refrigerator. Her reply was something along the lines of needing to protect him from being corrected (ie parenting). That seeing him have consequences for his actions broke her heart. I told she is not helping him become a good likeable human being (this child is so disrespectful but obedient just enough to escape an ODD diagnosis).
I know - the SM cannot say
I know - the SM cannot say ANYTHING to correct a skid. Nothing.
Update
When they got home. He was still fumed. SS whined the whole time he was with him at work and guess what??? He couldn't handle it! But he never caved in!
He told him to immediately go to his room unplug the PS4 and bring it upstairs. Also, to do his homework and once he's done let him know, so he could check.
Has parenting prevailed today! I think so... I am floored! Also, he's in bed too!!! Put him to sleep at 10:30! I was beyond shocked! SS has been going to bed at 1/2am because DH never stay up enough to make sure he's sleeping and SS is on his phone.
Let's see what tomorrow brings... I'll be back at the same bat time and same bat channel! Hahah
be prepared
for the patented 180 backslide aka punishment remorse.
DuH: "maybe I was too harsh on Junior..."
its still too early to proclaim a victory
give it up to 30 days and watch for backsliding
Hooray!
I for one am rooting for your DH! Here's to parenting!
Can't wait to read the next installment!
Told BM off
Well, I did it. I told off the BM.
SS9 going on 10, he can be thorn in my side and is spoiled beyond belief. Therefore feels he can get spoiled here. After the last incident of him copping attitude and making shit comments, BM contacted DH to find out what happened because SS told her (in his words) what he had done and what punishment he got. (None of which had none of my input or anything, I didn't even get involved) DH stuck to his guns with his punishment by taking away phone and PS4, with that being said it was actually pleasant to see a 9 year old doing what other children can do outside of having electronics rule his life (example: colored, drew, played basketball outside, played on his scooter throughout the neighborhood, went to the park with DH while walking the dogs, play board games and etc)! It was wonderful to see a kid be a kid!
But here comes BM wanting to know why he was punished. (As she has a right to inquire) DH relayed to her what happened and therefore punished their child because he doesn't raise his kid to be a disrespectful boy to anyone! She on the other hand had her own thoughts and gave her "opinion" on how she like to be punished. DH, told her that in this house he will punish his son where he sees fit and she should do the same in her household and to mind her business.... I was actually floored, because he never goes against the grain with BM, just cause she a bitch and does stupid shit to make it hard for DH when it comes to SS. But that's not my problem to deal with that is his. I stay out of it.
Nevertheless, I get a FB message of her telling what she thinks about my house and how she doesn't want me to talk to her Son and that she better not hear anything negative when he gets back from his visits and etc... Lolol I'm laughing because she acts like a child and is much younger than me and can't seem to understand what consequences are when it comes to raising a decent young boy, she just prefers to allow SS to call the shots and is technically raising a degenerate, she lacks parenting. But, not my problem either- only my issue when he acts like he can do whatever he wants and etc in my house. It's respect.
I obliged with my response: "Thank you for your very thoughtful message and insight on how, when or what I should do in my own house. What happens in my house in none of your business! However, when it comes to your son and how your ex (my DH) raises his son in this house is on him 100%, I never involve myself unless it affect the very house this child is under. Given that, his father refuses to have a child smell and wear the same outfit for days straight, if you like that in your house (good for you) but here he's required to know what personal hygiene is and shower daily. This is how his father raises him. DH refuseS to have a young boy never wash his hand, since he eats with his handS, play with his hair, has his hand on dirty controller and etc., so washing hands before and after meals and playing is something he should have learned along time ago and by his own mother. CLEARLY, that doesn't happen, because he is retainer how to do these thing and at his age he should have known this from when he was a toddler. I rarely talk to your child and when I do it's because I should have a decent relationship with your son since I am apart of his life and the life of his father. By all means I'm not his mother and DO NOT EVER want to take the place as his mother, but as a mother myself you should be happy that I want to be a positive role mode in his life and treat him as if he is my own and spend time with him, also have him learn how to be a decent young man and to grown up to be a successful adult, itself! You on the other hand feel like you have some management of what happens here, but you have merely no say so at all! I suggest you keep your stupid thoughts, suggestions and take that up with your ex. Just a reminder this is MYhouse- I pay the bills, we make the rules, and I don't see you or anyone else doing that, therefore you're opinion is never warranted. Now, if you have a issue about how your son is on punishment for his seriously lack of respect, I'd be questioning how your raising him and teaching him. Never put that on me. Talk to your baby daddy and come to an agreement on how you are both raising him and what works best for your son and etc. Don't come to me with your messages or threats like your gonna do something when all you're doing is making me laugh on how you are extremely childish and act like you have zero clue to make some positive impact or even hold an adult conversation with me. For the sake of your son and or all that is best, if you want a great relationship for the greater good of things- step the fuck back or step the fuck up, evaluate how you are going to approach the situation or anyone, before you open your ignorant mouth! Maybe once you have self reflection and can conduct yourself like an adult and a mother- you'd understand where I'm coming from with this response. You don't dictate what happens here. I don't take orders from ignorant people. Get your shit together girlfriend, act like a lady. Just maybe I'll listen to you, if or when that happens, but in the meantime- your son isn't in harms way, I don't raise him, punish him nor treat him in any negative manner. Jeezus, I see where he gets his attitude from and you should pat yourself on the back because this is who YOUR RAISING!!!!
needless to say: I didn't get a response, but DH heard a voicemail full. He has asked me what I sent sent to her and I showed him- he was not mad and felt that what I sent was ok- he did feel it was bashing, but given here initial message to me- it was called for to shut her up. (BM acts like she is better and smarter and can outwit anyone or just my DH. She's never had a actual confrontation with another woman or adult so I'm sure she didn't know how to handle it)
I have not heard anything from her since, have not heard any attitude from SS, or any type of backlash.
whatever, I felt good about letting her know my thoughts and if she doesn't like me, OH WELL! I'm not here to be her friend. I would have had a nice relationship with her if she could act like a decent person, but when that doesn't happen- I don't feel the need to.