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Aug 26, 2013, 05:52 AM
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My kids are leading me into the nuthouse! Just doing my head in
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 Arethusa, beauflow, BlueInanna, unaluna
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Aug 26, 2013, 06:43 AM
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Kids? As in plural? Bless your heart Flooded! I have trouble staying sane with just 1. Albeit a moody "I hate my life" 9.yo one...
I take my hat off to you  I'm listening if you wanna offload.  and feel free to pm should you wanna say something inappropriate
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Aug 26, 2013, 07:20 AM
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Flooded, I know the feeling. Hang in there. At least they do grow up We're here for you.
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Aug 26, 2013, 10:15 AM
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I don't have kids so can't sympathise but I do hope they ease up on ya!
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Aug 26, 2013, 04:20 PM
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I feel for you. Have three of my own. My only suggestion is this: do your very best to not blow in front of them. Leave the room and do it in private. If/when they're old enough to understand, tell them that you get angry fast and that it's nothing against them if you do. Don't directly blame them for your frustration and anger. I got to the point that I could say "I'm getting angry" and they'd lay off a bit. Just don't do anything you might regret. BPD is often passed down. We often treat our kids the way we were treated. We don't need to be raising the next generation of BPD's. Not trying to be harsh....just trying to make a point. Been there/done that, and it can be very, very hard.
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Aug 26, 2013, 07:37 PM
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Last time I got this stressed, I left the country. Bad mummy
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Aug 27, 2013, 01:05 AM
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Awww you're not a bad mummy, you were just trying to find those missing marbles!
Sounds like your plate is full kids-wise, I feel like an idiot for complaining over Jordan and her current moodiness Remember to take off the mother hat when you can and just be Flooded for a while Thats what helps to keep me grounded 
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Aug 27, 2013, 05:38 AM
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Aug 29, 2013, 07:10 PM
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Far out bean sprout! It's nearly the weekend and dh is working so I'm going to be dealing with "weekenditis" all by my own
 Soooooo, I'm buying them each a technical Lego set to keep them occupied
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Aug 29, 2013, 09:24 PM
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You're so smart, its awesome!!
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Aug 30, 2013, 01:42 AM
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Got a new video game so even better
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Aug 30, 2013, 02:52 AM
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You're very creative I must say
Best of all is mom and kids are happy with the results. A real win win situation
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Aug 30, 2013, 07:01 AM
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Both boys have very high IQ's so I have to be on my toes all the time or I'll get lost!
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Aug 30, 2013, 07:35 AM
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I realize yes, that's why I am impressed with your innovative strategies! Seriously lady, you're a
 I hope you take the time to acknowledge that 
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Aug 30, 2013, 09:45 PM
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Thanks Trip
 I try focussing on the positives. Today the positive was because I did them a "solid" by buying the game, I found it much easier to get them to tidy their toy room, go to shops without anyone screaming and I even had them outside running around the house three times to divert their energy. And I've just made their daddy his cake for Father's Day tomorrow and wrapped all his pressies. WINNING!
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Aug 30, 2013, 09:55 PM
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Definitly winning yesss!!!  I'm glad your bartering was so well received
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Sep 16, 2013, 02:11 AM
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More bribing happening
Both husband and I have sore backs so I've been "paying" the eldest to do all the little jobs that I can't bend to do. He's quite happy pocketing $5 for watering my herbs 
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Sep 16, 2013, 02:26 AM
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I think that's 5 bucks well spent! I know what its like to have a back with a mind and will of its own.
sorry you're in pain ((((((((Flooded)))))))
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Sep 16, 2013, 05:02 AM
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I shouldn't have taken the kids on a rollercoaster yesterday.. That's why my back has flared lol
But they LOVED it and we had an awesome day
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Sep 16, 2013, 05:24 AM
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The rollercoaster was worth it I agree
Anything to make our terrorists *ahem I mean munchkins happy!
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Sep 16, 2013, 08:43 AM
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Sep 16, 2013, 08:43 AM
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Sep 16, 2013, 05:09 PM
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I have five. 24 son, 20 daughter, 19 son, 6 son, 4.5 son... My daughter has moved out. she is a dear, my 24 yr old still lives at home but works, is very independent and pays for all of his own things including food. My 19 year old? well... his possible diagnosis was bpd -- instant rage, instantly goofy, all over the board. It's a 'walking on eggshells' lots of the time but now that he has turned 19 Im trying to get him to move out. Sucks because he has NO coping skills at all, wouldnt go for help.
My 6 and 4 year old drain me with constant bickering about everything. But yes... I love them all. ((hugs)) hang in there.
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