Wow!
My 8 year old Daughter and I have just had a major blow out regarding what she was going to wear in her class pictures tomorrow.
Did I mention she was 8?
So what's the deal with that?!?!? I thought that stuff did not start until they were like 12-13 years old?
I am so sad because I really did fight with her - I mean she was crying and screaming because I would not let her wear this halter top white crepe dress with red flowers on it. I'm not even sure where it came from - it was in her closet with the tags still on it - hmmmm - grandma I bet - I'll get her!
It was totally inappropriate for school attire and it was a little tight to boot - so I could not even fathom allowing her to go to school in it! Besides i'm not even sure if they allow halter tops at school!!
In a different situation (and a different size) I bet it would be pretty and I would let her wear it - but not to school and especially not for picture day. I can just imagine that everytime I saw that photo I would be reminded of how I allowed her to go to school looking riduculous and also remember that awful fight and that I had given in - so no way - it's not happening!
But I'm sad and I feel bad for her that she got so upset about it. A small part of me almost let her just wear what she wanted - but Isn't that what I am here for. To help her make good choices and protect her and keep her safe and beautiful and happy.
In the short-term she may have been happy - but in the long run - if someone had teased her or if she saw her pictures and realized that it did not look as good as she thought it did then the happiness would have been forgotton and I would have felt awful for not standing my ground!
Anyway - it's been a rough day all around so I'm pooped! My broken foot is hurting especially badly, I have to go into work tomorrow and I don't want to, I had to make my husband take me to the grocery store at lunch today before he went to work (so that was a nightmare)! Then this afternoon Hannah and I had trouble finding a ride to soccer practice - but finally got it worked out at the last minute! Man I will be so happy when my foot is better and I can drive again!
And so just in case I did not think the transportation issues, and family fights were enough drama for the day - I have lost one of the diamonds in my ring and I have no idea when or where it happened so there is probably no chance of ever finding it. Of Course it was one of the two in the ring that just happened to belong to my great grandmother.
OMG - i think i need a big fat glass of wine and some mindless magazines and HGTV.
Sorry to be such a downer tonight - but man - I needed to get this day off my chest!
Be Well.
Until Next Time.
Mary
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