A few days ago my daughter attended who she considers to be her best friend’s birthday party. When I came to pick her up and asked her how it was, she told me that it wasn’t that good because her friend was being physically agressive with her. I felt my blood start to boil and I wanted to pull that kid aside and give her a piece of my mind.
Instead, I calmy asked Paris why she isn’t sticking up for herself and telling her how she feels? She said because she was afraid if she did that she would hurt her. My heart broke and I wanted desperately for this to not be real. My bad ass, tough, sassy, tom boyish little girl having a tough time speaking up for herself? Normally, I would keep the conversation going and try to convince her to stick up for herself. But something told me that maybe she is not emotionally mature enough to handle this one on her own. So I called her Dad and told her that we needed to seperate the girls. I expected him to tell me that I was making a big deal and to let it go. But he agreed, no questions asked.
So I told her something I’ve never told her before. I told her that her dad and I had decided that we were going to step in and take her out of a bad situation until she felt like she was ready to do that for herself. I also expected her to fight me on this, but she agreed, no questions asked. Continue reading »
I have three children–a 15-year-old boy, 13-year-old girl, and 3-year-old girl. Yes, I waited an entire 10 years and started over again! Many of you are fainting right now at the very thought of waiting 10 years to start again. Life is certainly interesting with two teenagers and a toddler in the home, to say the least. My children are true blessings and each are very different. My 15-year-old son is a 6’1 football and basketball star. He is handsome, charming, funny, and independent. My 13-year-old daughter is beautiful. She is very tall and a graceful ballet dancer, as well as talented basketball and volleyball player. She is loud, like her mom. My 3-year-old baby girl is such a joy. The first time around, when I was a single parent, I wasn’t able to enjoy the little things that babies and toddlers bring. This time, I have. I have enjoyed learning her personality and she has been such an “easy” child – perhaps it’s because I’m more experienced now.