Kiddo had a major temper tantrum, because we're SO MEAN!!! How dare we mistreat her like this.
We ordered DNA kits for all of us. We can find out her genetics, but have a little fun too. She had to spit in a vial to send it off. She said we were mean for making her do that. Obviously she woke up on the wrong side of the bed.
While she was screaming about it, she screams that she's telling M about it (her social worker). I told her they weren't open, but she could call later if she really wanted to. Daddy told her that M is actually the one that told us about this genetic testing so she might find that call amusing and to go ahead.
As I drove her to school this morning, she calmed down and when we got there, I asked if she wanted my phone to call M before going in. She said no, she was over it now.
I told her finalization was soon, she was going to have to find another threat than calling M. She said "Oh yeah", got quiet for a moment and said "Well, I'm calling GRANDMA!!"
I had to laugh. That moment was just what I needed after the tantrum before.
Friday, September 13, 2013
First Family Vacation
Yeah, it was a month ago, but still, just getting around to sharing. Kiddo keeps me super busy.
Mostly good. But 'lil Miss trauma child has her moments. Total meltdown on day 3. Finally she said "I don't deserve all this. I should be at (insert name of residential center here that she was at). I don't understand why you love me and adopted me".
Oh, it breaks my heart to see her hurt.
As maddening as it is to go thru her tantrums, I have to remember where she's coming from and not take it personal. I'm glad when one of us isn't thinking clearly, the other is. I started to say "of course you deserve it", but when your child is disregulated, telling them they're wrong isn't the way to go. My dear husband NAILED IT!! He said "Princess, whether you deserve something or not is irrelevant. Things we do as a family are because we're a family. Things we do for you are because we love you, not because you had to earn it". I fell in love all over again in that very moment.
On a lighter note, 98% of the vacation was a blast and look at this PRECIOUS picture!
Mostly good. But 'lil Miss trauma child has her moments. Total meltdown on day 3. Finally she said "I don't deserve all this. I should be at (insert name of residential center here that she was at). I don't understand why you love me and adopted me".
Oh, it breaks my heart to see her hurt.
As maddening as it is to go thru her tantrums, I have to remember where she's coming from and not take it personal. I'm glad when one of us isn't thinking clearly, the other is. I started to say "of course you deserve it", but when your child is disregulated, telling them they're wrong isn't the way to go. My dear husband NAILED IT!! He said "Princess, whether you deserve something or not is irrelevant. Things we do as a family are because we're a family. Things we do for you are because we love you, not because you had to earn it". I fell in love all over again in that very moment.
On a lighter note, 98% of the vacation was a blast and look at this PRECIOUS picture!
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