I have a SD, 16, that thinks she can rule the house. Now my DH normally lets her get away with everything. But let me tell you never give up hope finally after 11 years of hell, she has shown her true colors to DH. I go to college at night, to complete my BA, but mainly so I don't have to go home and deal with the SD. She told her Auntie last summer that her main mission in life was to come between me and DH so that she could get what she wants all the time. Anyway, last week DH came home and told SD to clean up her room and mess in the kitchen, she informed him that, she had told me my place in the house and that was for me to clean, buy her what she wants and to cook the meals so that everyone eats the same thing. Well at last this did not go over well, so in a last ditch effort she tells DH that I come home and called her a B***h. Needless to say I go straight to class after work, and never stop at the house first. Hope that DH remembers this for a long time to come, and let there be the beginning of peace in the house.

But in the mean time I would like to share a peom a friend sent me, after sharing and venting to her almost on a daily basis. Bless her.

Enjoy:

DON'T MESS WITH MOM

My son came home from school one day,
With a smirk upon his face.
He decided he was smart enough,
To put me in my place.

'Guess what I learned in Civics Two,
that's taught by Mr. Wright?
It's all about the laws today,
The 'Children's Bill of Rights.'

It says I need not clean my room,
Don't have to cut my hair
No one can tell me what to think,
Or speak, or what to wear.

I have freedom from religion,
And regardless what you say,
I don't have to bow my head,
And I sure don't have to pray.

I can wear earrings if I want,
And pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like,
Get tattoos from head to toe.

And if you ever spank me,
I'll charge you with a crime.
I'll back up all my charges,
With the marks on my behind.

Don't you ever touch me,
My body's only for my use,
Not for your hugs and kisses,
that's just more child abuse.

Don't preach about your morals,
Like your Mama did to you.
That's nothing more than mind control,
And it's illegal too!

Mom, I have these children's rights,
So you can't influence me,
Or I'll call Child Protective Services
Better known as C.P.S

Of course my first instinct was
To toss him out the door.
But the chance to teach him a lesson
Made me think a little more.

I mulled it over carefully,
I couldn't let this go.
A smile crept upon my face,
he's messing with a pro.

Next day I took him shopping
At the local Goodwill Store.
I told him, 'Pick out all you want,
there's shirts & pants galore.

I've called and checked with C.P.S.
Who said they didn't care
If I bought you K-Mart shoes
Instead of those Nike Airs.

I've canceled that appointment
To take your driver's test.
C.P.S. Is unconcerned
So I'll decide what's best.'

I said 'No time to stop and eat,
Or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can start to learn
To make your own sack lunch.

Just save the raging appetite,
And wait till dinner time.
We're having liver and onions,
A favorite dish of mine.'

He asked 'Can I please rent a movie,
To watch on my VCR?'
'Sorry, but I sold your TV,
For new tires on my car.

I also rented out your room,
You'll take the couch instead.
C.P.S. Requires
Just a roof over your head.

Your clothing won't be trendy now,
I'l l choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get,
Will buy me something neat.

I'm selling off your jet ski,
Dirt-bike & roller blades.
Check out the 'Parents Bill of Rights',
It's in effect today!

Hey hot shot, are you crying,
Why are you on your knees?
Are you asking God to help you out,
Instead of C.P.S.'

Mean Old Mother