First of all, I must explain that I make much more money than FDH. I don't buy the kids anything besides clothes in between birthday's and Christmas, so on those days, I tend to super spoil them. These days wouldn't be as special if I bought them stuff all year round. B/c we are trying to be a family, I do the same for SD. Spent as much money on her as I would my own, with FDH pitching in of course.

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.

I love this man...how can I despise his child so much? I don't want to lose him, but I am so sick of the entitlement, the not listening EVER, loud, obnoxious, lying, manipulative, mean, miniBM. My son has been in and out of the hospital the past couple of weeks and stress has been at an all time high. We are all worn very thin and all FDH and I did was argue on Friday(the day after I brought my son home). He apologized later but he pretty much thinks I'm vile and mean to his precious little princess. Sorry I had rules in this house before she ever stepped foot in it.