I can't believe I just spent over two hours on here catching up. I've been a bit unplugged the past few days and it's been hectic x100 here at the Nuthouse.

FSD17 is in Diva extreme mode. She was unbearable over the weekend (to my understanding) and I was so glad I wasn't here to witness it. Instead, I spent the weekend through Tuesday with my family and helping to deal with the ongoing situation with my uncle. He is still on life support, as my Aunt just can't bring herself to say goodbye. It's understandable...but it appears the doctors are going to try to talk with her again tomorrow.

BM is on a business trip, so FSD17 is stuck with her FSS18 and the SD at the house. Their SD? Hardcore, no nonsense and tough-as-nails. Do they like him? Heck, no. Do they treat him with any respect? Nope. Does the FDH's phone go off like a cold-war alarm? Yup. It's been almost non-stop since this afternoon.

So, FSD17 arrives and immediately asks her Dad for $10 to put into the tank of her car. Actually, it's not even hers...it's BM's. To my surprise, FDH says no and states that if she has an allowance from BM, she needs to use it to fill the tank. FSD17 responds that we owe her allowance for last week. FDH starts laughing and tells her that if she actually lifted a finger to do a chore, she might actually earn a buck. She then goes on her crying/foot stomping/i-hate-you-you're-a-butthole rant and leaves.

:jawdrop:

She then called the home phone twice and left him 12 nasty (and I mean, my Dad would have taken a belt to me, nasty) text messages. FDH did not take the bait and simply called BM on her trip and explained that the Diva would be grounded for the next 4 weekly rotations at our home. BM agreed and stated that upon her return tomorrow night, she would also be imposing grounding at her home -- as BM was appalled at some of the language and behavior that FDH explained to her.

I'm not surprised at BM's response...she is always grounding the Diva. I am surprised at FDH. I really wonder if the punishment will last. I've never seen him act like this. Has anyone else ever experienced the dramatic shift of the bio-parent? Does it usually last?