For ONCE this weekend wasn't nightmare material. It was hard, but I kind of disengaged. The more time that went by, the easier it became. I didn't parent the young dictator at ALL. If I didn't like what she was doing, I left the room. If she was breaking any of my rules, I either left the room or turned so I couldn't see her. I was very convienently "busy" everytime she was naughty or didn't listen. Guess what?! FDH actually kind of parented this weekend. I was surprised that everytime she broke a rule or was outlandishly obnoxious FDH stepped up and cobashed it. Maybe it was me constantly leaving the room that made him pay more attention. A couple of times when he had his back to us, I would sigh loudly, get up and leave. I have to admit though, it was super hard. I've been a parent half my life and its so hard to let go in my own house. I hope this keeps up so I can get used to it. Things could get better. I've seen optimistic weekends before though.

The way things went, I'm thinking maybe FDH has been talking to someone about our situation. I don't want to parent her!! At all!! Just maybe, someone told him to step up so Rose.Colored.Glasses wouldn't have to. Thats the way it looks, but he is a very smart, detailed oriented, and observant so who knows.