Yesterday it was a trifecta with all three of them arguing about something with me. The boys (Keenan and Nate) were going at it at the doctor's office and I had about had it. I wound up leaving there, taking them home and assigning chores for the evening. That made me feel slightly better as I watched Keenan cut the grass and Nate scrub the toilet, but it was short-lived...
Brooke then "tapped in" for her turn with me. I was upset with her because she keeps putting off a two minute job for the past few weeks, that I keep reminding her about. Apparently seventeen year olds have all the answers to all the questions and parents are stupid for even asking them. Why shouldn't I expect attitude back, right? AAARRRGGGHHH! It's enough to send me over the edge and start the stress eating. I am resisting though.
Today I had a better plan. When I got home I said hello to everyone, put the leash on my beautiful dog Blake, and we went for a nice long walk. I finally found someone that appreciates me for just being me (and for walking her...lol). I am going to start walking her more often as part of my fitness plan. She can benefit from the walks as much as I and it is a great stress buster. All is calm tonight in the Overly household....*SIGH*.
Tomorrow I am going for a massage so I should be nice and relaxed for my trip later this week. Where am I going, you ask? I will let you know before I'm gone, but let's just say I won't be able to blog for 9 or 10 days. I'm not sure I will have access to the internet where I'm going...
I'll keep you guessing until next time...
-Pam
I love my dogs....I love my dogs....I love my dogs.....LOL! No seriously....you made a great choice walking your doggie!! And you were able to remove yourself from "issues" that may disturb your health goals...so this way it didn't raise your blood pressure AND you and your dog benefited from it :) P.S.....I know where you are going....hehehehe! I'll keep a lid on it! Have a great evening!
ReplyDeletePam, you are doing a great job!!. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know. You WILL survive the teenage years ( I speak from experience -lol ) but it won't be easy. Just give them love, understanding, and lots of boundries. That is what I was never good it, but realize now how important rules are. Above all, take care of your own needs also. This is very important to your success. I am very proud of you and what you are doing.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I know where you're going also, but I'm very good at keeping secrets. Again, if you need any help with the kids while you are gone, please let me know!!
Chiming in to say I am BARELY surviving the teenage years! You're doing a good job of diverting your attention to something that will benefit YOU. Give yourself some time to think and cool down all while getting the exercise you need. The problen will still be there when you get back, but you'll have a better grip on handling it. Some may think it selfish... I call it SURVIVAL. :)
ReplyDeleteHere's a story that proves I know what you're going through. Doesn't it get under your skin when you tell your teens something and they immediately offer their side of the argument to make their point... only their argument just makes their case even worse??? LOL Case in point. Brandon did absolutely nothing today except probably play video games, watch TV and eat while the rest of us were all gone at school. No effort to look for a job or do any chores around the house. So I said to him this evening, "Can you please unload the dishwasher? I mean, it's not like you haven't had all day." He says "Well I haven't had a chance! Dan just loaded it and ran it before he left for church!"
My response? "Nice try at a good defense, but WHY DID DAN HAVE TO LOAD IT IN THE FIRST PLACE? HE WASN'T EVEN HOME TO MESS THEM UP!"
Grrrrr....teens!! I know where you're going too, and I might just stuff myself into your suitcase!! :)