You guys know by now that I don't hide much about our family.. If its a seriously personal type of issue.. I probably wouldn't post it.. but most of the time if there is something to learn from it.. I will always post it. Because after all, I am not the only one in this big beautiful world.. and maybe someone else will benefit from reading about our trials in the Jaggers family. ( BTW.. this post is going to be super long! )
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I won't pretend that most of the day was easy around here. Both of the kids seemed to had woke up on the wrong side of the bed. I didn't put much stock into it.. because hey, their kids right.. they are entitled to have bad days too..
For about 3 hours I dealt with kids telling me how bored they were but everything I suggested was a bad idea in their eyes.. I dealt with them fighting...screaming.. and both of them allowing their bad attitudes shine through in everything they did.
Jackson was grumpy but mainly because of his sister. Brittany was the problem child today for the most part. At one point in the day.. they wanted lunch.. and both wanted sandwiches.. but we were about out of bread and the heel of the bread was going to have to be used if both wanted a sandwich..
There were plenty of other things to eat for lunch.. including lunchables but nope.. both had to have sandwiches and the fight over the heal was so loud that it seriously hurt my ears. Since Jackson was not throwing such a fit.. I thought he should get the one with both regular pieces of bread.. and did Brittany ever flip out. I ended up screaming at her.. she screamed back.. and I finally told her to eat or not.. but the fight was over.. She ate..she cried.. she complained.. and I barely made it through it. I couldn't just run out of the market to get more. The Jaguar is in the shop.. and the loaner wasn't here at that point. I seriously didn't know what to do.. except walk out of the room and let her figure it out.
She cooled down.. ate.. and then came to me and wanted a huge bubble bath.. Total waste of water being she had a shower right before bed the night before and hadn't been out of the house all day. But it was a real big yes!! I was thinking that 30 minute break would be heaven.. Well she filled that big Jacuzzi tub of mine up and 5 minutes later she was draining it. I seriously had to take a * Deep Breath * before I lost my patience.
Afterwards she seemed happy go lucky around the house..
But that only lasted a little while. She turned back into super grump and then it kinda rubbed off on her brother. I finally had enough and ended up yelling some..and finally I told them I was laying on the couch..taking a nap and I didn't want to hear a peep out of either of them. It worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got an hour nap in without the kids going crazy. I couldn't believe it.. while I was asleep Brittany wrote me the sweetest apology letter that was tucked in next to me when that I saw when I woke up.
I did my best to keep calm all day. I tried showing understanding and love but there came a point when I had enough. My kids are 9 and 10 and they know better than to act like brats all day long. I think they realized that I just couldn't take it anymore. All day long until the late afternoon they were little terrors around the house. I tried my best to cope and to do everything by the book - in a sense - and nothing worked. I know a lot of people would have told me to bust their butts.. but I don't feel right doing that. Teaching the kids not to hit other kids can't really be accomplished if you are hitting them. ( Just my personal opinion) And Jackson has got whippings from his father.. and won't hesitate to punch his sister so I am really trying to show that hitting just isn't the right thing to do.
I got up from my nap and both kids were calm. Jackson has been wanting to see the movie.. and I thought it would be a great thing to do until husby came home and saved me. In fact, I had many private talks about the kids with Scott all day long.. so he knew what was going on.
Brittany came in and even sat back and watched it without any problems. - Thank goodness -
Husby came home and I was so thankful. I seriously just wanted to run behind him and let him take over and save the day! And thats exactly what happened. He walked right in and told the kids to get jeans on.. tennis shoes..because they were going on a hike. Scott said they would be gone for a couple of hours. Brittany again started fighting about the heat.. about being tired.. and just not wanting to go.. but out the door she went.
I really just wanted to enjoy the quiet house. But I couldn't.. I had shopping to do. So off to the market without anyone.. just me.. You would have thought I would have enjoyed it.. but I was so wore out from the frustrating day that I am sure I looked like a hot mess walking around that store. No make up, clothes a mess, mind a mess, and even when I was checking out I was forgetting stuff and the sweet cashier kept telling me to run back and get what I needed... holding up the line but while I was getting last minute forgotten things, she kept checking me out.
An hour and 15 minutes later I was checking out.
I was very happy to be getting out of there. I had a ton of stuff to get for the kids.. They are staying at Courtneys this weekend and I am taking over a bunch of prepared meals and I was doing some of the shopping for that this trip too. So lots that I was trying to keep track of.
When I got close to the neighborhood, I saw them walking with Super Cooper about a mile from the house. I suppose it would have been in bad form to just drive on by but I stopped and picked them all up! Both kids seemed to be a little tired but the evening was far from over..
Once we all pulled into the driveway.. everyone had to help carry in the groceries... the kids always have to help out with that job.. and then husby took them out in the driveway for some basketball so I could cook dinner.
But I hung out for a while to watch..and it was cute!
He was trying to teach Brittany how to play..
but basketball didn't really seem to be her thing..
But she did come close to making a some close shots!
And Jackson shot it right in!
I was super proud!
The game went on for a while..
And I even got this great shot of husby dunking it!
Omg.. I totally found that sexy as hell! I love his legs!! And check out the dog watching too..
I came in and got things ready for dinner.. My romeo was hanging out in the kitchen with me..
He is growing so fast. I seriously wish I would have named him Marshmellow and called him Mellow.. He's so sweet and laid back 90% of the time.. The other % he is running around the house like a crazy cat!
Jackson requested a very stange dinner tonight..
BBQ Pork sandwiches and fried potatoes.. So that is what was served. I had enough of a hard day and I wasn't about to make it harder with dinner and a picky eater. It actually was pretty good!
The kids cleared the table... another one of their joint jobs..and husby and I sat back for about 15 minutes and then it became game night in the Jaggers house.. again all husbys idea.. at this point.. I just wanted to take a looong bath in peace and forget about the day.
But nope.. I sat down for a game of Monopoly. .
And both kids seemed really happy about it! At last.. real smles!
The game seemed to last forever so at 10pm I got up from the game and got the kitchen cleaned.. I HATE having to clean the kitchen that late. But I managed to stay close and get some pictures!
Of course husby won the game but both kids were happy!
The kids went to bed.. and Scott went into the shower and I escaped to the bath. where I took my computer and did some online shopping..Well, I didn't get it ordered.. no credit card in the bath with me.. but I got it all picked out.. and will be ordering it tomorrow.. ( some new bath products that I can't wait to show you! ) .. And I also should say.. thank goodness for a big water heater.. and it is turned up all the way.. not the most economical.. but so worth it.. It allows us to use 2 showers or a baths at the same time with plenty of hot water. Love that! But it wasn't long before Brittany was trying to barge in.. so my bath wasn't as long as I had hoped but it was great non the less.
I think the lesson of today is.. kids have bad days too. I have great kids but they don't always act great.. and it takes love, compassion, patience and understanding to make it through it on the hard days.. and a great husband also helps a lot! Scott saved the day.. and I wasn't the only one grateful.. the kids were too. Thank you baby.. I love you.
I left strict instructions that they let me sleep in tomorrow..I don't know how well it will work but if I am lucky I will get all rested up for another wild day around here!!
Well this post is wayyy too long already so I am going to say goodnight and start dreaming.
Have a beautiful Wednesday!
xoxo
K Jaggers
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