tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366574773676332191.post994709422696795607..comments2023-12-31T16:54:14.703-08:00Comments on Running away? I'll help you pack.: I think they're all against me ...Alexis AKA MOMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10829562970824293447noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366574773676332191.post-41587207998627321942012-02-25T18:08:52.330-08:002012-02-25T18:08:52.330-08:00You are the adult, act like it.You are the adult, act like it.Natashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366574773676332191.post-32615628093496596772008-10-29T09:13:00.001-07:002008-10-29T09:13:00.001-07:00So true, I shop at places near to home and cheap ....So true, I shop at places near to home and cheap ... LOL.<BR/><BR/>I so hear you about him, I've been making him do more around the house. Yup it's been fun!Alexis AKA MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829562970824293447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366574773676332191.post-58501783737732130132008-10-29T09:13:00.000-07:002008-10-29T09:13:00.000-07:00May I please give you my 2 cents? Don't get mad.1....May I please give you my 2 cents? Don't get mad.<BR/>1. REFUSE to grocery shop at a store that doesn't have a Playland!! There are a TON of them out there!! Fred Meyer and Top Foods almost always have one!! Use it!!! Go to a different store even if it's further away and give yourself some sanity while shopping!!! Please, I'm begging you, do it.<BR/>2. PUNISH Roy!! His behavior is unacceptable!! I'm sorry but Alexis you need to stand up for yourself, and your family rules!! You're allowing him to walk all over you!!! Please please please don't let a 10-year old do that to you ANYMORE!!!<BR/><BR/>Posted by A. Cullen on Oct 28, 2008 9:21 AMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366574773676332191.post-17186257274454101582008-10-27T14:10:00.000-07:002008-10-27T14:10:00.000-07:00You're SOO right I can't be afraid in my own house...You're SOO right I can't be afraid in my own house. Rules are there for a reason, not just to make my life fun. Since they only make life harder when I have to hear whinning! Something is going to give and this time it's not me! <BR/><BR/>Thanks girlie!Alexis AKA MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829562970824293447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366574773676332191.post-15638362354734102182008-10-27T12:30:00.000-07:002008-10-27T12:30:00.000-07:00How about taking the door off the hinge and puttin...How about taking the door off the hinge and putting up a baby gate? I am sure Roy is big enough to climb over, then again yours might be too...<BR/>Hmmm...Might work for the kitchen issue too...just plop a laundry basket or something in the entry to 'remind' them of the rule.<BR/>Don't be afraid to start enforcing rules now. Have a sit down and lay them out and then just do it. If he wants throw a fit and go home, I say let him (I bet he gets away with a lot less at home).<BR/>Hope it gets easier for ya soon Hon.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10808819296971082360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366574773676332191.post-11377185991125173122008-10-27T10:28:00.000-07:002008-10-27T10:28:00.000-07:00You so right, now doing it with out the world crum...You so right, now doing it with out the world crumbling around me. Last time I tried to enforce the "leave the door open" rule I all of a sudden had a string of calls saying that my son was doing this and that to him. So to test my theory I stopped trying to enforce the rule and of course all was said that it was better and he longer wanted to leave! <BR/><BR/>I'm telling you if I do this again I'm going to lay down the rules the first day and maybe ask for a girl. I was so wanting for him to get comfortable before we started in, my mistake. I think we have some culture issues also and since most of the time and rules come from me it doesn't go over well. Ugh ... if I could get parents working with me it would be oh so much better. I've asked for support but didn't get anything. I would hate to have to do a move but if things don't get better I think that might be what happens.Alexis AKA MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829562970824293447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366574773676332191.post-64205913026607672252008-10-26T11:11:00.000-07:002008-10-26T11:11:00.000-07:00Ok, I was thinking a little more about your Roy is...Ok, I was thinking a little more about your Roy issues. I think something that may really hit home with him is the removal of priveledges, such as TV time, or dessert/treats. He is a guest in your home and, as much as a 10 year old can be expected to, act like it. Kids are kids, I get it, but they NEED limitations - in fact they kinda go nuts without them (so says my pediatrician). You might even go so far as to start removing toys/etc. from his room until he can start following the rules of his room (NO FOOD). Not allowing him things until he can ask politely for them (may I have a snack please? may I watch a certain TV program?)...Hope some of this helps. :)Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10808819296971082360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366574773676332191.post-26468615933795315822008-10-25T17:57:00.000-07:002008-10-25T17:57:00.000-07:00LOL you're soo RIGHT!! Something has to give befo...LOL you're soo RIGHT!! Something has to give before I go completly nuts! I mean I've opened up my home and been welcoming and loving. Which means I also deserve a little bit of respect! I love the highchair idea, I never thought of that! <BR/><BR/>You're so far from sticking your nose, I wouldn't post these things if I really didn't want feedback and help. Sometimes it helps to talk and throw it out there and hope that another mom can offer some advice!<BR/><BR/>You rock Thanks so much girl!Alexis AKA MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829562970824293447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5366574773676332191.post-5082208233838651912008-10-25T09:20:00.000-07:002008-10-25T09:20:00.000-07:00I am not good at keeping my nose out of other peop...I am not good at keeping my nose out of other peoples business so I am going to go ahead and offer you my thoughts...You can tell me to shut up anytime.<BR/>I think you really need to let Roy see you get truely angry and then put your foot down. LOCK the cookies and snacks up. You could even go so far as to lock the fridge. I understand he's not your child and there is a limit to what punishment can be doled out, but certainly a time out like a toddler gets is ok? Even if you have to stand over him to make sure he doesn't get up. Your rules are your rules and as you are the adult you should be respected. Period.<BR/>The little kid time outs always work in the highchair for me. I strap 'em in and face 'em to the wall. They usually calm down after about 5 minutes (well, Jake does, and my friends kid stands in the corner without complaint so I guess I could just be lucky).<BR/>I dunno, I guess I am just not about to be pushed around by a 10 year old and I don't think you have to suffer it either. I think the problem is that Roy knows there are no consequenses to his actions.<BR/>Ok I'm done I'll pull my nose out now. I hope you guys have a great weekend (speaking of guys, don't even try to win the toilet battle...you are in a house of males and largely outnumbered...)Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10808819296971082360noreply@blogger.com