please tell me Im not a horrible parent

[binny]

Most days I do ok with Karissa and all of her little deals ( she has a processing disorder so she does things lot differently than most and she has some issues) today is not one of those days unfortunately

She misses her school and her teachers Im sure, and doesnt have all the structure that she has gotten use to, I have tried to provide that but there is no way I can do her OT PT and regular classes.

This morning she has been on a tear! She pushed her sister just for walking by then went after her luckily was right there and stopped her, she did nothing but cry at breakfast, and now I found her in all the prints that I had just put behind glass and stcked ready for the frames to dry, she was going through all of them and bent several of thing. These are my Disney lithographs that weve saved up so we can finally finish our Disney room.

I just couldnt deal with her anymore today so I put her in her room for awhile, not so much for punishment though she deserved it, but more to try to save my sanity. I have Kaylee here as well 2 other kids that Im watching today and I just couldnt deal with it!

Im sure it will be fine in a little bit but for right now I just couldnt handle it anymore.

***sigh***

 

[Lachesis00]

****hugs**** you did the right thing...

 

[binny]

Thanks Rach, are you following me? lol

 

[peg2001]

Take a deep breath. You are NOT a horrible parent. My 2 kids are currently driving my DH crazy, as he is a SAHD. That is just what kids do for entertainment during the summer.

Putting her in her room is a perfectly valid response when EITHER of you needs a break. It's not like you cast her into a cold dungeon with concrete walls and floor.

I'm so sorry about her bending your prints. I hope you can salvage them. Maybe you won't even be able to notice once they are framed and hanging on the wall.

The next time you notice Karissa doing something RIGHT, give her an extra hug and cuddle. This will make you both feel better!

Peggy

 

[floridaminnie]

Sometimes we need a timeout as parents. I know how it is. {{Hugs}}

 

[Serena]

{{{{hugs}}}} you did the right thing.

 

[TEENEE]

You are a good mommy. You realized you needed a time out. Special kids like Karissa need special moms like you. Take a breather and try to relax for a minute. Hope the rest of your day is better.

 

[kdibattista]

You absolutely did the right thing... HUGS!!!! I know how difficult it can be. I hope tomorrow is better.

 

[SnowAngel]

{{{{ Hugs}}}}
I know how it is. There will be days like this.. did your mother ever threaten you as a child ? Mine did and now I have ruggies just like my brothers and I were. Dh is a SAHD and he says he's ready for a break

 

[glo]

{{{HUGS}}} we all have days like this. Be happy that you recognize and know when you are at yur limits. Your little one is a lucky little girl to have such a good mom. Other children are not so lucky and suffer greatly, take it from one who sees it daily

 

[CEDmom]

I agree with the other posters. You're not a horrible parent and you did the right thing. I sometimes have to put my DD in her room when I realize I've lost control of the situation at hand and need a breather. It's amazing the change in DD's behavior and in my ability to parent well after a 5 minute break. Sending some PD your way in hopes the day gets better.

 

[browneyes]

Sometimes I have to put my kids in their rooms so I can have a timeout too. I'd put myself in my room, but they'd tear the house down if I did that.

 

[binny]

Thank you all so much! I really appreciate the support!


Some days... you know?

She was a lot better after a few minutes in her room and she is just being quiet now playing with her trains lol.

I think she just misses her school and all the structure there. I am trying to get a program going for her so that she has a few things scheduled.

Thanks again you all made me feel so much better! Its nice to have a place to turn to when youre pulling out your hair!

 

[binny]

oh and I think the prints are ok

I framed them all and you can hardly tell.

 

[Kissimmee JP]

Must be something in the air b/c my wife just called me and told me that the kids were absolutely HORRIBLE today also....

Parents need a timeout too....actually, giving myself a timeout is all that keeps them alive some days.

 

[4greatboys]

Dont feel bad you did a good thing sending her to her room . All kids will try you, some more than others. My ds #2 is the one to push you until you want to choke him. He gets sent to his room a lot! He just feels the need to push anyone as far as he can. Normally he is trying out on his older brother who is much bigger and stronger--not to smart. Then his next target is usually me.