I've always heard that "Attitude is Everything". That can be good or bad. Apparently I have done something else to upset the youngest SD. We are still here in Mexico and she has only said about 2 words to me the entire day. Everytime my husband and I say something to the oldest, she blows up and lashes out before we finish the first sentence! It is such a chore to get any work out of either of them.
Are ALL teen-age girls this moody and unpredictable? I can not seem to stay ahead. One day I think everything is great and we all seem to be getting along. The next day it seems to take a fraction of a second and here comes the DRAMA! Every little thing becomes a huge, chaotic mess! And of course, it is ALWAYS my fault, because...
I AM THE STEPMONSTER!!!
We have an opportunity here to show the girls how to give of themselves unselfishly and do something to make the world a little bit better place. They both knew what we were coming here to do! It is not about them, it is about the families we come into contact with each day in the poor campos throughout the city and surrounding areas. These girls have been raised by a selfish, manipulative woman, and it appears that is all they know. My goal is to show them the opposite. I just pray it isn't too late for their hearts to be changed.
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All teenagers are like that, boys and girls! I'm a firm believer in setting boundaries and not permitting disrespectful behavior. I know that's easier said than done, but please don't allow them to be outright to you.
The other night there was a news report about a 16 year old that is working with an organization to help the flood victims - he spent his whole summer there working every day. And when I say working, I mean working. Tearing out, taking down, basically gutting water-logged homes. It does make you wonder what it takes to instill something like that in a child, or if there are some who are just born more compassionate than others?
Do you feel like you were raised to be compassionate, or is it something you have always felt?
Coming out of lurkdom on this one. Hi, I'm Heather and I'm a former stepmonster. *giggle* I still have two stepsons, but I seem to not be the stepmonster anymore. It took a major change in my attitude for things to change and God gets all of the glory for it.
My youngest ss explained to me this past summer that he acts out sometimes with me because he's safe. He knows that I'll love him no matter what he does or says. Keep a stiff upper lip. All teenagers are little toots whether they're male or female. This too shall pass! Trust me. I've been at this step business for 12 years. Having a blended family is always tough. Your faith and the Lords hand will guide you. You have a lovely family. :0)
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