We made it
Last night marked 1 week since my emotional breakdown with Hannah last week. I have to say that although not much improved, I feel like what I said to her sunk in a little. Last night during dinner, AFTER being grounded from our neighbor for her usual sassy mouth, she said to me ” So, you want me to act opposite of how I’ve been acting….like how I act at with BeBe.” (BeBe is The Man’s step dad and pretty much the only person in our family who she listens to and behaves around.) And it was like a lightbulb went on in her head when she said that. I said YES! Exactly. She loves her BeBe very very much and they have a bond that she has with no one else. They play together, laugh together, read together and tell stories together. She adores him. And yet, she never disobeys him. I don’t know if it’s a respect thing or just an admiration thing…who knows. But it was HUGE for her to finally realize how I WANT her to act. So last night, she hugged me, told me she loved me, said sorry for how she’s been and that she’s going to change and be better because…and get this…if she does the right thing then I’m happy which makes HER happy because she won’t be grounded anymore.
I saw this on my way home yesterday from work.
I just knew it was a sign that my evening was going to be good. Hannah left today to go on a weekend trip with her Nana and Bebe and she’s been so excited for it for months. Last night I told her I loved her and that I’d miss her. I meant it. Truthfully I’m welcoming a little break from her because the last week really sucked me dry. But when she gets back on Monday evening we are gonna start this new track together, her and I. And it’s gonna be good.
So this weekend it’ll just be me, The Man and Liv. Poor, sick Livie. She’s still a sicky baby but she’s finally playing again and smiling.
And back to getting into EVERYTHING. She was being mighty quiet in the kitchen and I caught her in the laundry, behind her high chair just sitting there babbling away.
It’s gonna be a good, long weekend, y’all. I can’t wait.
Happy Labor Day!
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So so so glad there seems like there positive things going on finally. I know this has been a rough week for you. I’ll be thinking good thoughts that next week will be the new start you both need.
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Becky Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Thanks so much Jenn
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I hope it is an awesome weekend mama! I am hoping for some mad chillin’ with my boys. Love ya!
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Becky Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 3:04 pm
smooch thanks
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I hope you have a great weekend. So glad things with Hannah are looking up. You are a good momma. This mothering stuff is hard! I appreciate my parents more every day. I really do. It is causing me to re-examine how I treat them even now. Hugs and love!
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Becky Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 3:04 pm
You totally are right. I totally appreciate my mom way more now that I have my own children!
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oh…GREAT!!! what a wonderful breakthrough hannah had!!! i guess she had to see it from her perspective..that’s awesome…
glad livie’s feeling a little better…good enough to play and get into trouble anyway! that’s better than whining and clinging – and just not understanding why she feels so bad!!
enjoy your long weekend!! i’ve already started…after i got back to work from lunch today..my boss surprised me and said i could go home and start the weekend early…VERY nice surprise!!!
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Becky Reply:
September 3rd, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Lucky you! Thank you and enjoy yours too!
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So glad that Hannah “gets it”. That is such a sign of maturity. Hope you have super weekend with Livie and Hubs!
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