Summer

Well, it's only been a few weeks since school has been out and already my kids are driving me nuts!!!! My 14 yr old is in rare form, acting like no-one can tell her anything. Granted she is a teenager and it is to be expected, but Calla has been like this since she was about 8 or 9. I was hoping she would work it out and maybe we would could avoid the problems that come thru out the teen years. So far it looks like it is not to be so.

I had to escape last night, she had me so upset I knew if I even said anything to her it would not end good. I went to my sister in laws house, drank a few beers and we ended up swimming in Lisa's pool for several hours. A nice break!

I struggle with Calla, she has been quite a challenge as I am only able to "guide" her as best as I can. She has mind of her own and knows everything. It really wears on me. I am constantly trying to tell her, I am the mother, not you. This struggle has been going on for years and years and I see no end in sight. Well maybe after she moves out, so I have about 3 or 4 more years!

She is dishonest, tells me one thing to order to do what she wants, then I find out the truth and it pisses me off. I have called her on it, time and time again, but she acts as if I have heard her wrong in the first place to still insists she was "right" This type of behavior will not work well in life, never willing to take responsibility for her actions. I have told her, how do you think a boss would feel about you spinning the truth constantly to avoid any consequences. I am afraid it will all catch up with us sooner or later. I am holding my breath at this point.