The weather has turned warm and sunny for a few days. Yeah! Love it! HOWEVER, there are some problems with that.
Problem #1: Robin got back to day care from Kindergarten on Friday...and no one had put any "sunscream" on her before she went out to play. She came home with her face and the back of her neck quite burned. Meg talked to the day care gal about it, even supplying a bottle of sunscreen on top of what they already have there. Okay...problem solved...or so we thought. Monday, Robin came home from day care with both arms sunburned, and the now-peeling back of her neck re-burned. Meg was put in the situation of having to tell the day care gal AGAIN that Robin must have sunscreen put on before she goes out to play. The day care gal said, "Robin will just have to remind us when she gets back from school." Meg said, "We've talked about that, but she's five. She isn't the responsible adult." I applaud my daughter's fortitude! I don't think the gal appreciated the criticism, but she was clearly in the wrong. The proof was in the sunburn. Guess what? She got sunscreen today!
Problem #2: Dandelions and a growing lawn! Mine is the only lawn in the neighborhood that is yellow and unmowed! Maybe I can fix it tomorrow...
This is "Turn Off the TV" Week". The Kindergarten Center is hitting it hard, making us feel guilty because we haven't complied. We don't have the TV on all that much here, but I won't be held hostage by someone else's schedule. My grandchildren prefer to be playing outside more than anything else in the world. The TV is on for background noise when we are all inside. Maybe next week!
Meg and I had a talk last evening about frustrations. She indicated--and I agree--that SHE needs to be the disciplinarian around the house. We both act as parents, and that isn't always right. I remember my mother telling me, a zillion years ago, that sister Shari was being watched by mother and grandparents...and maybe an aunt...back when Dad was at war, saying "I have too many bosses!" Mom realized in that moment that Shari was enduring discipline from several angles, not knowing who to obey. I honestly don't think Robin and Ryan suffer from that, but it is a consideration. These children actually have a bunch of people whocare for them and act to make them follow the rules. Even after almost a year post-divorce, they are still trying to figure things out, but they know they are loved and that there are no negative vibes from here about Daddy or Daddy's girlfriend. They like her a lot. Things could be worse!
I am taking tomorrow off...so the weather will probably be crappy. 'Tis ever thus!
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