Sunday, July 26, 2009

Is it just her age (10)? or am I missing something......

Well, my blogging isn't going kind of slow...not really ever too sure what to blog about....so I guess I'll just ramble like I normally do. We had a pretty good week with the exception of Hayley's attitude towards me. Somedays she can be so sweet, but other days not so much. I really don't think her attitude has anything to do with Chloe being gone. (I do realize there are times she may be sad without Chloe, but I don't think her anger towards me is stemming from that) Honestly, I think alot of it is because she is so spoiled. Her attitude towards me is fine if she is getting what she wants. It's when I tell her no that she goes off on me. (like yelling, trying to hit or kick me, etc) Or if I'm doing something without her. For example, I went to dinner the other night with a friend...... Hayley told another one of my friends "can you believe she is going to Olive Garden without me?, she doesn't deserve to do that". Hayley really, truly believes I don't deserve to have fun without her. So, I'm wondering...is this a phase with her, or am I missing something? Because of her attitude this past week, we took her tv out of her room, took her cell phone away (like she really needs one of those at 10 yrs old) and are not letting her on the computer. Which are huge things for her, but it's hard to stick to that since Aaron and I both work. Friday my mom watched her, so I said they could watch tv for awhile and yesterday she went to Mamaw Janet's for most of the day (since I worked a double and Aaron hung out with the guys). So, while she was there she watched tv and played on the computer. Then tomorrow I'm off, it's supposed to be pretty out (and rainy the rest of the week) so we'll probably go swimming at my friends. We should probably stay at home and do nothing, but I want to enjoy some sunshine. What to do, what to do.... I just want her to respect me. Aaron says we are both just so much alike that's why we argue so much. We do have times where we get along great, we have lots of fun and I have no doubt she loves me very much. And, I hope and pray she doesn't have any doubts of my love for her. I guess what it boils down to, is Hayley needs to learn she doesn't always get what she wants and that when she doesn't get what she wants it doesn't mean it's okay for her to disrespect me. She doesn't talk to Aaron the way she does me...so, it's just a work in progress for all three of us. Our family has been through so much these past few years, and I know we will only become stronger. I just want Hayley and I to get along a little better. I want her to know I love her very much....even if I do tell her no. I want her to know that is okay to not always get what you want. I want her to realize "no" doesn't mean she isn't loved, and I want her to realize she doesn't have to get angry if things don't exactly the way she thinks they should. So........how's that post for some rambling...I really did get off on a tangent huh? If anyone has any advice it would be much appreciated!

3 comments:

Rhonda said...

If you find out any good advice, be sure to let me know!!!!

Sarah said...

Christy... no words of advice, only support. You are entering the world of hormonal pre-teens! These are the years you want to send them to live somewhere else and come back when they can be respectful and semi-normal again!

I know she has been through a lot, but that is not an excuse for her behavior towards you. Good for you for taking away those privileges that may just set her straight! Hang in there!

Jayme said...

Hi,
I have a 10yr old girl myself and am dealing with the same thing only I am a single mother. I often wonder am I doing the right thing in the way I discipline her whether it be spanking, grounding, etc. I feel like I give in as well just because , like your family, she has been through alot as well. Her father is rarely in the picture and is remarried and spends more time with her kids and she sees that. So I feel as though I am being mom and dad and feel as though I need to make up for things that he is not doing as far as showing her enough attention and love. I think that's what they're seeking regardless of the situation they are in. They think they know it all and they are grown. It drives me crazy. I have talked to other moms just to see if I have a "problem child" but much to my surprise most others are going through this very situation. So I guess we just have to do the best we know how to do and pray for the best. I do know that when we go to church consistantly that it gets better. She loves going so that makes it a little easier. Sometimes we just get lazy or have so much going on that we don't get up and go. Anyway I hope your situation gets better!

Sincerely,
Jayme