It's cold and rainy and in all accounts a Monday except it's Tuesday. The nastiness of the day has overridden the fact that we had a three-day weekend. An extra day off work should put anyone in a good mood.
Not this chick… Well… except for Johnny's comment on the last post. Thanks dude!
Right after I got home yesterday Mini Red arrived with her Dad who has a knack for pissing me off. They were supposed to get Mini Red a book for school but his excuse was "I got her other stuff at the Renaissance Festival instead." WTF!?!?!?
So I take Mini Red to get her $5.99 book that's needed for class, we run some errands and I took us to dinner. I decided to give Bertucci's, at White Flint , a second chance because that's the kinda cool chick that I am. Yeah… ummm… Nope, they screwed it all up again. Mini Red looks at me and says, "They're annoying you, aren't they Mom?" I replied, "Yes, but I'm not going to let it get to me." There will be no more attempts in satisfying my carb craving there after giving them a second chance.
Our conversation turned to the weekend. She was beat tired after the Renaissance Festival on Sunday and said it just wasn't as much fun anymore. No Mud Show, No Wooden Horse ride and Hack and Slash have the same show as the past few years. So Mini Red requested that she and her Dad not go on Monday as originally planned. As our conversation got more involved I learned of more reasons why she didn't want to go. I wish I could put give more detail but let's just say he isn't make the right choices. Mini Red is ok but now it's my turn and I will do whatever is necessary to make sure she is safe and happy.
Last night did not go well and Mini Red and I discussed this situation for a good portion of the evening. This led to many tears but a plan to maybe try and help him, but more importantly make sure she is safe.
So with the cold and the rain and the impeding situation I am not a happy camper today. But wait there's more! I read one of the blogs I frequent often, MiniJonB, to find his statement on how he is 36 and this is twice as old as 18. Then I think "I'm 38, twice as old as 19. So I have known my ex for half my life. Ugggggh."
What a depressing day this has turned out to be.
Maybe a pillow fight with Mini Red is in order tonight. I recently came up with a new move that cracks her up. I do the Karate Kid Crane holding two pillows and attack her. She laughs so hard she can barely move. I need any advantage I can get since she is now older and bigger and has become quite the opponent.
Wish me luck on all accounts, especially, my impending wrestling match with Mini Red.
I recommend the toss-a-pillow-over-someone's-head-and-smack-them-in-the-face-with-another-while-they-reach-for-it move.
ReplyDeleteI was always a Puke and Snot fan. Hack and Slash never did it for me. Mini Red is probably too young for Shakepeare scum, although I don't know if they are still there.
ReplyDeleteThe pillow toss is an excellent strategy!
i think MiniRed is gonna win that wrestling match... where can i put some money down on that =;-)
ReplyDeletesorry i borught you down with the whole twice-as-old bit, i just wish i knew half as much then as i... as i... wait, i still don't know jack.
I'm so sorry you and miniRed are suffering from his mistakes. Really.
ReplyDeleteHang in there! She is so lucky to have you for a mom.
It was raining today but it'll be sunny soon!
hugs.
Okay, why am I suddenly picturing the pillow fight scene from "Animal House?"
ReplyDeleteI-66: Yeah Baby. I've done that move.
ReplyDeleteUncle Keith: Mini Red says Shakespeare Scum is one of her favorites and they are still there.
MiniJonB: You lose sucka! I won Queen of the Hill. My best move is what I call "Mommy Leg Jail" (I'm anxiously awaiting the comments on that one!)
Irish Red: I hate that Mini Red has to deal with his crap but it will make her a stronger old woman. Thanks Chica. We Reds must stick together, eh?
Lugi: You're a dirty old man! She's 11! Those were grown women with big... you know. We wrestle in sweats.
Tonight I got Mini Red a phone. This will be for her use on weekends away
Dear Red: The phone is a great idea & will give you both a sense of security. Just remember that that Little Red is only little for a short period of time. There will come a time when Little Red will appreciate how you have always tried to do the right thing and that you, though not perfect, did an excellent job in raising her in a difficult dynamic. Sadly, children always hold out hope for the parent who acts poorly & wish that parent did better. However, a loving parent, who puts the child first (and holds thier tongue regarding the other parent) raises a child who is reasonably happy & well adjusted. Take heart.
ReplyDeleteWith regards to the idea of you in a pillow fight, sans Little Red, ... i would love to get on that. You would have to agree to war nothing but a blindfold! 8)
Anon: Thanks for your kind words of support.
ReplyDeleteAs for the pillow fight.. if you are who I think you are then you are taken Sir and therefore I am not interested.
I am flattered though