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came home last night and was rather shocked!!!

daisy0202's picture

After i left work, was not feeling well about the situation at all. Was actually not happy about going home but fingured OK I'll go home, take a run and then start dinner and continue this cycle best i can.

I got home and the house was straight (which when SD is around, which is always, it never is) The table was set all nice nice, kids were no where to be found. So of course I say "hello I'm home". BS21 comes down and says hey mom. Im like hi what is all this. He says in a low voice. SD came home from school she set table, dusted the living room, and then went to her room. As he was talking SD came in kitchen and said Hi, how was your day...ahh it was OK how was yours, good she said. I was wondering what we were having for dinner and if it would be ok if I made dinner today so you and dad can hang. Ahh that sounds fine i took out chicken, do you know how to cook it? (she has NEVER cooked) She says well dad said if it was ok with you we could grill. So I can make side dishes, a salad and rice, is that OK? Sure. Great. I think I am going for a run. She says Oh ok dad is in garage. I'll wait to start things till you come back OK? Sure. OK I am thinking whos house is this?

So I change go see DH who is in the garage, we talk for a bit he tells me when he got home this was all done and SD drove to school this morning and said she had a great day. (WOW OK)....So I go for my run when i get back she tells me OK I'm gonna start things, I already marianted chicken and put in fridge. Dads on the deck I'll take care of things here you go hang. OK WTF is going on. So it was raining but DH had orning (however you spell) up. So we hung out and talked. We ate dinner together SD was very quite. Dinner was done, the kids said we will do dishes. DH and i went into living room. i could hear the kids laughing and joking.

After they were done they came into living room they all sat for a awhile then my boys went to there room. Then SD got up came up to me leaned over and gave me a kiss on the cheek :jawdrop: and said this will be all the time I promise and she went to HER ROOM!!!! HER ROOM PEOPLE....I just kept thinking "is she on drugs"? WTF happened... I mean I know its only one day but this shit has NEVER happened in the 5 years DH and I have been married. She has NEVER kissed me, I mean WOW! She stayed in her room all night. DH and I had a great talk about somethings, we had a fabulous night.

This morning SD came down and decided she would drive to school, and it is raining. She was scared I could tell but I told her drive slow, take your time, you will be fine....She said i know, I have to do this! :jawdrop: and she left. I do not know if this will last, I do not know what will happen, I do not know anything. All I know is last night and this morning was great and i am going to take it one day at a time.

Our therapy session was cancelled and re-sch for tomorrow (therapist went home sick) and it will be DH and I only. SD's session is next week.

Oh and DH apoligized for lying to me about punishment. BTW she has no laptop it is in our room and she can have it for homework that is to be done in living room where DH can monitor the use. She was OK with it.

Noth sure what happened maybe being away opened her eyes I dont know. All I know is I hope this works. Fingers are crossed!

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overworkedmom's picture

:jawdrop: Well, what a nice surprise!! Maybe she is really willing to make an effort now too. She might not really want to lose you as a mom (secretly, of course). She may have put on big girl panties and looked at what her life was about to turn into and decided to take responsibility. Who knows??

daisy0202's picture

I have no clue WTF happened but dear god PLEASE CONTINUE!!!!!!! DH told me she was not happy at MIL's. MIL yells alot, loves drama and is always talking about people. DH told me SD was not happy and did tell him I hope SM lets us move back in. But then says whatever its fine.

arjuna79's picture

heh, sounds like MIL "out-drama-ed" SD! so Sd got a bigger dose of her own dynamics and just maybe that doesn't go down so well }:) here's to peace and cooperation a day at a time!

HadEnoughx5's picture

Holy Crap...you must be feeling like you entered the TWILIGHT ZONE :O

I've been praying for what you've got or the Karma Bus!

daisy0202's picture

I thought I was in the twlight zone...I was like "did i walk into the wrong house"!!!!

Sweetnothings's picture

Wow...... Hope it lasts..... And just keep W.Y.B...... Watching your back !!!!

Don't mean to be a downer, just a well seasoned SM who put up with the sd21 trying to Brady Bunch through the house over the years with DH ( when DH wasn't around, the show got postponed until he returned !!!)

Fingers crossed you are indeed one of the lucky ones !!!!

daisy0202's picture

Oh I am not putting my guard down. This was a one time thing for now. Time will tell if it continues.....But I hope it does. This shit is getting old already!

Jsmom's picture

Hope it lasts...I do think sometimes, kicking them out or staying away, can make a difference...

smdh's picture

I not generally a big fan of thanking kids for doing what they're supposed to be doing, but it might go a long way with both dh and SD if you let her know you appreciated the time, etc. Don't dote on it or make it a big deal, but "hey, I can see you're trying and I appreciate it, keep up the good work".

stepmomto3bioto1's picture

Awwe. I loved reading this!!! That is amazing Daisey!!! Im sure it did kinda seem odd, but in a great way!! Heres hoping perhaps shes learned some lessons & perhaps realizes now all that you truly do for her. Yay!!

hismineandours's picture

Well at least she's making an effort, right? All my ss dies is have to show a little effort and I will go out of the way for him- he just so rarely shows any.

Hindsightis2020's picture

Wow. I just made an account not long ago, but I've been following your story for a while now. I'm really happy for you and, like others have said, the real test will be the first time SD trips up and how your DH handles it.

ThatGirl's picture

OMG in her room???? If I could get SS14 to do just that one thing, my life would be a whole lot better. I'm envious, Daisy!