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Skids have left the building and all is right in the world again.

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Submitted by AJanie on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 9:57am

The 5 days with skids are over. Biggrin

DH did *slightly better limiting screen time and paying attention to SS's behavior.

Examples: Video games went off and SS had to watch a family movie Saturday instead of gaming until bed (my suggestion). He went to the zoo with us one day - seemed to really enjoy himself. He was 'forced' to go to church (which he declared was "retarded" on our way out).

SD said some really heart warming things to me. We went on a date to have Mexican for lunch (since DH and SS don't like it, but we do.) Over heaps of delicious guac and queso, she proclaimed that she didn't know what she would have done if her dad "didn't pick me" and that I would make a "great mom." That really touched me and helped me stress less when she behaved like a wild animal the next day. This child NEVER sits still. She bounces nervously all day long and all evening until her body finally passes out from exhaustion.

I still (and will always) think DH could and should step up his parenting more but I guess I am not going to discount the small efforts. Especially since I am still doing my "no nagging" challenge. (I definitely nagged a bit this weekend but I was able to catch myself and not go into a full-on AJ tailspin).

My phone is off for the day. DH has a bill to pay, a car to work on and a doctor's appointment. I will find out in several hours if it all got done. Instead of "checking in" I am taking a nice walk on lunch.

Happy Monday STalkers.

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Submitted by new.to.this on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 10:49am

AJ, my FSD is also 7 and the age is just difficult i think. she can be very sweet, i know she loves me, but after a while boy do i need a BREAK! i start to feel like every little thing annoys me. i can handle her in pretty small doses. i don't know if you've been asked this before, but are you an introvert?

knowing i am an introvert and need my own along and quiet time has helped immensely in our house! FDH is starting to really understand and pick up on when i need my alone time.

i also wanted to encourage you with your 14 days of "no nagging" (i too hate that word!) but i've been trying the challenge myself and it has been helping Smile

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Submitted by AJanie on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 11:08am

I think I would classify myself as an introvert. After a few hours with SD I am EXHAUSTED. She follows me around everywhere I go.

I am glad you are doing the challenge, too!

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Submitted by new.to.this on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 11:13am

yes! haha i feel you SO much. while OSD has attitude problems, she and i are both more introverted and can co-exist very peacefully.

YSD is just HIGH maintenance! always needs to be entertained and doing something; however i do blame my FDH to some extent, he gladly does the entertaining...i've told him i think he's creating a monster. on the flip side of the coin, i don't think she gets enough attention at BMs so, by the time she comes to our house she is starved for it. i do empathize with her a little bit.

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Submitted by AJanie on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 11:31am

See my DH has even less patience for her than I do. I also think SD is starved for attention because her mom is space cadet who struggles with the most basic adult tasks.