This evening, it was brought to my attention by the CREDIT CARD company, that one of my children had apparently attempted to charge some money on video games and walmart.com. Thankfully, the charges were recognized as fraudulent, so they didn’t go through. But, OMG! I have no idea how in the world they even knew how to access this type of information. I really shouldn’t be surprised though, with a tech savvy dude in the house. But, oh boy! He’s in big trouble when he wakes up in the morning. I had already tried explaining that we don’t have money for this or that, but they think a card has unlimited money? and they can use it without permission? omg,. i’m just at a loss of how to handle this type of situation. It’s crime level stuff.. if they weren’t my kids, I would certainly press charges.. they need to understand the seriousness of this. What will it take?
In other news, there was a dinner theater event that takes place every year at the church we used to attend. The kids all went with me last year, and it was kind of a disaster, because none of them were enjoying themselves, they complained the entire time. ugh.. So, we just left toward the end.. But, this year, I wanted a mother / daughter date with Autumn, and knew that she would enjoy it. We even picked up Mrs. Julie, who used to babysit her years ago. She doesn’t like to drive at night, so we saved her that trouble. It was a lovely evening. But, Autumn did not want to go earlier that day, when I mentioned it to her. It took my dad coming over to talk to her, because she was giving me the business, acting out, being super mouthy, and hiding in her bed, refusing to get dressed. ugh.. thankfully, she did end up enjoying herself, and is wanting to join Pathfinders.. yay!
Tomorrow night, the elementary school is doing a fundraiser at Monte Ne Chicken, so we’re planning a girl’s night for dinner. Autumn will get to have a couple of special outings with me this week. I do hope she’s feeling loved and that her needs are being met by me, as a mom. She tends to act out frequently, and blames it on missing her dad, but I know that’s just an excuse. She needs love.. and I am doing my best to help with that. She and I definitely have arguments, but I truly hope she knows she’s special to me.
Typically on the weekends, the kids just like to stay home, and chill. I don’t mind. We had an extra long weekend this past weekend, and we enjoyed our time at home. I did run a few errands, but for the most part, we were home, and took in the down time. sleeping in, having a pajama day, pancakes, staying up late, had a sleepover with their cousin, took Autumn and Kylee to the movies and dropped them off for the first time. They felt so independent. I am so glad I was part of that special momentous occasion in their lives. They are growing up fast. 11 year olds… oh my goodness.. pre-teens.. 🙂
Allie really didn’t want to do a thing this weekend.. so she just kind of kept to herself, read, played on her computer, and slept in. she goes to bed early always, but can sleep in for hours.. amazing to me. teenagers, i guess..
Back to reality today, and the pressure is on.. so much to do, so little time..
I got this, right?
All in a Day 