Warrior

sistrkate · March 2011

*Note - this is a nosy post.

I have been thinking about your DD and wondering how she's doing. You posted not too long back that she seemed to be regressing a bit, having some communication issues, etc. Are things better? She's on my mind often, I hope things are looking up.

warriormomerin · March 2011

We're muddling through. Her therapist really seems to think her behavior is that of a typical 6 year-old, so I guess that's comforting. She only has issues with me and does just fine with everyone else. It's frustrating.

Parenting a school age child is a million times harder than parenting a baby/toddler. I was naive to think it would get any easier.

hannah&ben · March 2011

warrior*mom:
We're muddling through. Her therapist really seems to think her behavior is that of a typical 6 year-old, so I guess that's comforting. She only has issues with me and does just fine with everyone else. It's frustrating.
Parenting a school age child is a million times harder than parenting a baby/toddler. I was naive to think it would get any easier.

Butting in....

If it makes you feel any better - I think the about statement is super typical - I've always had the same issue with Sophi. She saves it all for me but masquerades as a polite and respectful child with everyone else.....

I think I would also find comfort in the therapist telling you her behavior is age appropriate.

I know your situation is different and parenting is hard period but I'm telling you, there is something about those first born girls! She's never gonna let you have it easy

sistrkate · March 2011

I'm glad the therapist isn't terribly concerned, not that that helps you very much. Bleah.

I'm not looking forward to school-age children. Just seeing what Justin learns from other kids in preschool scares the daylights out of me. I do not want to deal with peer pressure, homework, grades, etc. And Justin telling me, "Mommy I need money for my smoke" does not do wonders for my confidence.

But I'm still glad A seems to be as normal as possible, at least according to the professional.

Ttimes3 · March 2011

hannah&ben:
warrior*mom:

We're muddling through. Her therapist really seems to think her behavior is that of a typical 6 year-old, so I guess that's comforting. She only has issues with me and does just fine with everyone else. It's frustrating.

Parenting a school age child is a million times harder than parenting a baby/toddler. I was naive to think it would get any easier.

Butting in....

If it makes you feel any better - I think the about statement is super typical - I've always had the same issue with Sophi. She saves it all for me but masquerades as a polite and respectful child with everyone else.....

I think I would also find comfort in the therapist telling you her behavior is age appropriate.

I know your situation is different and parenting is hard period but I'm telling you, there is something about those first born girls! She's never gonna let you have it easy

Trust me when I say that I LOVE MY MOM MORE THAN WORDS, but this is SO true! I still "show her my ugly" more than anyone else. I think about this a lot (especially since becoming a mom, myself), and the best I can come up with is I trust her more than anyone else. I trust that she'll still love me even when I do continue to show her my ugly. I'm not sure that makes her feel any better about being my life-long punching bag, but it's the truth.

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