Mommy Trials

I am quickly discovering that being the mom of an eight year old is no easy task. We have a few issues going on and they all hit "me" very hard last night.

Ry has become extremely girl crazy (again he is 8 yrs old) Not so much in the sense that there is a girl in his class and he likes her, Oh no we could deal with that, that might even be kinda cute and sweet. NO, we are dealing with something else entirely. I bought a subscription to Sports Illistrated for DH and that lovely little swimsuit edition came in...... Well, where do we find it but in Ry's room. That's right my son has taken a liking to flipping through this "girly" magazine. At first, I thought OK he is just curious, I didn't make a big deal out of it cause I figured if I took it away it would just make him want to see it more and he would sneak to look at it. So I let him flip through it in the living room then put it away. I didn't hide it or anything just put it in the bathroom (where all magizines go) A few nights later I go in to make sure Ry is sleeping and what do you know he is looking at this mag AGAIN. Would love some advice on how to get over this hump, I feel whatever happens now will lead to how things are going to be handled in the future and that is a pretty big responsibility.

As ya know we were in Vegas last week. Ry and Gav stayed at my moms and mil's house. They are so good to our kids and Gav loves it over there but Ry is never satisfied. Anyway, the day before we were coming home (Wednesday) when I spoke to the boys on the phone Ry asked if we could go see "Monster's vs Alien's" on Friday. I told him we would talk about it when we got home. Thursday he asked again, I told him I wasn't sure. Friday.... of course he asked again and DH made a deal with him. If he bowled and made so many strikes / spares on Saturday (for league) then we would take them to see the movie. He bowled well but only made about 1/2 of the strikes/spares that he agreed to. But because I was feeling bad that we were away from them for so long I gave in and we went see the movie. (If you haven't seen it don't waste your money, it's not that great, wait til it comes out on DVD)

Monday he went to school and got detention which I can't totally blame on him cause I forgot to give him his medicine. So we had the talk that night about trying to control himself and focus when he's at school, yada, yada, yada. Yesterday, Tuesday he comes home with ANOTHER referral. Yes, he had taken his medicine, this referal was for something that happened LAST WEEK!!!! Not, happy with the school about that, not happy with Riley that he didn't tell us either cause he knows he would not have been allowed to go to the movie. What did he do.... well this is the killer. Apparently, my child found an envelope on the ground with money in it. This envelope had a childs name and teacher's name written right on it. He pocketed the money and threw away the envelope. His teacher asked him where he got the money, he lied, long story short a couple of his friends told the teacher he found it and she talked to him til eventually he confessed. Lying, is not something I can deal with very well. I do not lie, I do not associate with people who lie, and I am not really sure how to handle a liar. I was beyond furious last night when I found out about this (DH called me and told me about it over the phone) but I had a little time to think about how to handle it and calmed down ALOT before talking to him. We had a good talk and he did alot of thinking (which he will continue to do with no TV or games for at least 2 weeks) I truly think he may be a little remorseful, I need this to make a big impact cause it is very important to me that he learns his lesson now and doesn't try it again in the future.

Wow, I'm sure I have just bored you all to tears with my drama but would honestly love any advice. TIA!!!

Unfortunately, This is no joke but Happy April Fool's Day!!

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Happy Birthday Robbie!!!! Hope you have a great day!!