Now Momma's the hero.
Headed to "baby girl's" room, I'm met by her flood of tears. Armed only with a box of tissues and many years of experience, I calmly try to explain what's (really) going on...
"Honey, do you know how sometimes mommy gets REALLY angry over something really little and you wonder why I got so mad over something so dumb? Well that's kind of what's going on with your little body right now. Is having an incorrect answer on homework really a crying event?"
More tears, full on sobbing - snotty nose, red face - the works. Now she's gasping for air.Oh for the love of monkeys, I've really done it now. So I break the ice in a silly way (that would actually work for mom).
"Can I get you a glass of wine & box of chocolates?"
OK - break through. She's giggling. No, of course I didn't give her wine OR my chocolates. Sheesh, that's MY emergency chocolate. She's 10 - she'll have to figure that stuff out on her own!
Finally she becomes calm.
I explain to her that her little body (and mind) are going to react in ridiculous ways to the stupidest stuff. She'll be laughing one minute & then crying like the dog died the next. No, we don't have a dog, but she got the point.
She seems fine now. She cried it out for a while, but she finally emerged from the bedroom, still pissed off at dad. Poor Daddy, he's just not one of us.
Thank you for reading my blog!
Smoochies,
~Jenn
OMG I hear that!! My MissNearly13 has been an explosion of hormone fuelled outbursts for near on 4 years!! I figure I have at least another 4 to go.... Thank god for wine!!
ReplyDeleteHa ha! You're great Jenn! It was wonderful for you to go in and talk to her. Me? I roll my eyes at Amelia and tell her to cut it out with the attitude. Then again, she's 14 and I've been at this for a while now.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Roe :) That was very sweet of you to say :)
ReplyDeleteThis post is great! My 9 1/2 year old is off her rocker already, and I am just so glad to hear that someone else is going through the same thing.
ReplyDeleteI do have to say, it's been easier for me with the girl than the boy was. At least I know what to expect :)
DeleteAwww. Your a great mom. I have an 8 1/2 year old, I'm not looking forward to this but it nice to see that it's normal even for a pre-teen. Have a great weekend Jenn!
ReplyDeletexoxo Kristen... Have plenty of wine on hand :) Thanks for commenting :)
DeleteThis is perfect. My 10 year old is on this same roller coaster ride and it is very traumatizing. Not only for her, but for her dad as well :)
ReplyDeleteDads just don't get it :) xxoo
DeleteI love how you relate to her and deal with this insanity without condescending to her or egging on the emotional roller coaster. You are a great mom :)
ReplyDeleteFound you on the hop!
Thank you :) Can't wait to read your blog!!
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