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November 21, 2009
Well, the school week didn't end any better than it started, but I did at least get some much needed light cast on what may be one of Madison's issue. Her teacher called me Thursday about a lunch issue with Madison. Well, not a lunch issue, a Madison issue because she didn't like her lunch. Her teacher called me to tell me she's a total sucker for Madison and wanted to give her something to eat since she appealed to her softer side complaining and not eating a single thing off her tray...not even apples which she loves.
So, Madison got out of P.E. and got to spend some one on one time with her teacher. Later after school her teacher called me again to tell me Madison said something while sitting there eating that may explain her behavior at home and her getting in trouble for talking in class earlier in the week. Madison mentioned to her that Chloe had been home sick a lot lately and had a lot of time with Mommy. 4 out of 5 days last week to be exact. Catherine asked her if that upset her and Madison said she was jealous. So, she told Madison she should talk to me about it and ask for some special Mommy time if that would make her feel better.
It doesn't necessarily make me feel any better, but it does at least possibly explain why she's been getting into so much trouble. Especially if the whole "negative attention is better than no attention" theory is right. She's certainly been getting some negative attention this week. She got grounded for a week for punching Chloe in the back, had to write sentences for lying about something else and lost her Ipod indefinitely for throwing it.
It's not been pretty around here.
Regardless of the reason or reasons, I just want to put this whole miserable week behind me and move on. It has been such a trying week on my emotions, my energy and my nerves.
My mantra...tomorrow will be better.
Posted by Amy at November 21, 2009 01:11 AM