2011 and Old Routines
So, tomorrow is 'back to school' day - the 1st day of school in 2011. The kids aren't too happy about going back to school, however, if they were off much longer it wouldn't be good either.
My 13 year old 8th grader is friends with an 11th grader who is our neighbor. I don't usually mind them hanging, but I've noticed that my guy comes home just a bit less respectful to me. They went to the movies today and my guy hung out at neighbors house for a few hours after. I was cooking shepherd's pie for dinner when he came home. It isn't something he likes and he said,"I'm not gonna' eat that!". Um...excuse me? He back peddled slightly at this. He got cereal out from under the bar and I said "You need to eat a little bit, then you can have cereal." he says, "I'll eat a bite."
I understand he's 13, he's already approx. 4 inches taller than me and he's swimming with hormones, but I'm still the mama! We may have to review this concept.
Husband got laid off for the winter last week. He's happy. He likes being laid off in the winter and he'll get unemployment. However it isn't as much as his paycheck and money will be tighter. Blah! I've already looked into getting a 2nd job but maybe it is he who should do that - maybe cash on the side or something?
My 13 year old 8th grader is friends with an 11th grader who is our neighbor. I don't usually mind them hanging, but I've noticed that my guy comes home just a bit less respectful to me. They went to the movies today and my guy hung out at neighbors house for a few hours after. I was cooking shepherd's pie for dinner when he came home. It isn't something he likes and he said,"I'm not gonna' eat that!". Um...excuse me? He back peddled slightly at this. He got cereal out from under the bar and I said "You need to eat a little bit, then you can have cereal." he says, "I'll eat a bite."
I understand he's 13, he's already approx. 4 inches taller than me and he's swimming with hormones, but I'm still the mama! We may have to review this concept.
Husband got laid off for the winter last week. He's happy. He likes being laid off in the winter and he'll get unemployment. However it isn't as much as his paycheck and money will be tighter. Blah! I've already looked into getting a 2nd job but maybe it is he who should do that - maybe cash on the side or something?