Monica

So, I have not really posted anything much lately, just some quick, easy, no commitment to writing entries. But today.....today.....I have a real blog entry.

I have been so frustrated with parenting lately. I know raising teenagers is hard, we have all heard people tell stories. For the most part my girls have followed suit. Parenting teenagers is HARD. They are moody, angry, rebellious, and frustrating. But they can be fun, loving, interesting, and hilarious, too. My real problem is my pre-teen!

Monica is at that age where she is too old to play with "toys" but too young to hang out with the older girls. She is also the baby, so she has been spoiled and pampered. She now thinks the world revolves around her and that she does not have to do real chores,she has sisters to serve her.

I am afraid I have done this child a great disservice. I am now in the process of re-training her. Basically I have to start over. Boy have I got my work cut out for me. She definitely takes after her fathers, hot headed Hispanic nationality!

Tonight she informed me that she can do a better job raising herself than I could possibly do. (Not those words exactly, but pretty close). See what I have to work with? With faith and prayer I am sure we will make it through. So, does anyone want to come help me re-train a Pre-Teen?

In spite of all this, I still love her with all my heart. She is smart and funny and beautiful. She just needs to humble herself and learn that we are all in this together.....no matter what. I have no doubt that we will be able to fix this problem, it just may take a few years....LOL.

I love you Monica, even if you give me gray hair!