Tuesday, in the middle of teaching math, I get a phone call from my son's principal. A week ago, Brandon came home with an Iphone 3. He said that a boy at school gave it to him. Apparently, that phone (which I warned him about taking) was stolen. Brandon was called to the principal's office, and he refused to tell the principal who gave him the phone. Then, he was asked to give them my name and phone number. My teenager proceeded to tell the principal that was his job, and to figure it out for himself. Well, needless to say, Brandon ended up suspended from school for three days. On the way home, I was talking to Brandon, and apparently hit a nerve when I told him we were not going to tell his PaPa (who just had open heart surgery) about this event. Brandon got out of the car and took off in the woods screaming "Fuck you" and "Damn you" at the top of his lungs. Then, he would not answer anyone when we called out for him. I was freaking out just a little, and ready to call the law (since he has two previous experiences running way). Finally, he came around the corner, and things went down here from there. He screamed, hollered, stormed, and informed me that he didn't give a "shit" about what I had to say. Heartbroken is all I can tell you about what I felt. He screamed, "I want my daddy! Tell my daddy to come home! I can talk to him! I don't want to talk to you!" What the hell did I do???? I am usually the one sticking up for him and giving him the benefit of the doubt. That sure bit me in the butt! Anyway, the next four hours was spent trying to talk to him. We got his therapist on the phone, and she and I talked for half and hour or so. Yesterday, he had to go to work with my husband since he is out of school. We decided he was not going to sit at home and have a nice little vacation. Instead, my husband decided that he could go to work with him and clean up the business. Brandon refused to do anything at work, except complain of course. So, he went to therapy until 7, and he spent the rest of the night in the bed. He didn't even so much as tell me hello, kiss his butt, or nothing. Today, Sean told him just to sit down and not move until working hours were over. He of course showed his butt, refused to do as he was told, made a bunch of comments about how he didn't want to sit down, and this was stupid. So, my husband had to use an hour to talk some sense into him and try to get him to understand what a consequence is. Brandon came home and still did not speak to me. I am still not understanding what I did to deserve the silent treatment. I hope he remembers how he has been treating me when he needs something. I am not sure that I will be speaking that day.
Meantime, the day Brandon got suspended, Alexia decided to melt down at the same time. I call it the "domino effect." When one goes, more will follow. Anyway, my kids started these little clubs, which I knew the moment I heard about it, that it was a bad idea. I should have stopped it right then, but I didn't. Alexia made a club and let everyone in but her sister Cassadie. Alexia and Cassadie have major sibling rivalry issues. Cassadie was upset, and the boys took pity on her. They told Alexia that they were going to leave her club and make their own if she wouldn't let Cassadie in. She refused, so they did as they had warned. Alexia got mad at Cassadie, grabbed her, threw her on the ground, and rubbed her face all in the dirt. Then, she proceeded to beat the crap out of her. I also discussed this with Brandon's therapist when she called. I am so worried that Alexia is going to turn out to be like Brandon. Their personalities are so similar, and she is like a snake in the grass. She will strike when you least expect it.
My stress levels are so high. I am frustrated, tired, cranky, and heartbroken. I am trying to hold up for the other kids and my husband. I don't know how much longer I can last. Thank God tomorrow is Friday! I am ready for the weekend. Big things are coming this weekend. Will tell about that in the next post. Right now I am off to watch Lizard Lick! Yes, I know it is fake! My life is so boring, I have to add a little more drama! HaHaHa!
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