Update: She had dinner, but still went to bed early. Her reason for the hellish two hours this morning....."I was tired."
Kisses....hugs....eye contact and to bed.
Here's the good news.....it was only two hours of drama this morning....and it wasn't two hours straight. There were breaks in between....where catching "fresh breaths of air moments" were possible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Growth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My girlie with RAD is NOWHERE near where she was 8 long years ago.
If you were praying for me during my time of need....I thank you.
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Me: You have already had two disciplines today which is ridiculous because you woke up less than two hours ago. If you do not turn from this behavior (grumpy/sassy/selfish/LOUD)... and choose to continue on this path....you will go to bed early without dinner. Do you understand?
Girlie w/RAD: Yes.
Now, I must go get ready for a brunch.... thrown by us for out of town guests...while finding the heart/motivation/desire/time..... for figuring our what's bothering her since she went to bed last night happy as a clam. I really want to ignore her....or push her away even....but I know I MUST draw close.
This is the day that the Lord has made. I WILL rejoice and be glad in it.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
This Is The Day
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2 comments:
I hope she opens up to you soon.
I so know how you are feeling.
It sucks.
I hope you can let go and enjoy your brunch. Don't let her spoil it because then she wins.
One thing that worked for me was telling the children that I was going to have fun and a good day whether they wanted to or not.
Sometimes they like knowing that they are ruining things for you (or the rest of the family) and that's all their "problem" is.
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