I Lost It

rofl I can't say I blame you a bit Calista. I'm not a father yet by any means, but I'm a big brother to a 4 year old sister (14 year age gap). I'd have done the same thing. :P

Thanks again to everyone who responded or even left hugs on this thread. I was so upset the other night and letting it out here helped me immensely.... so thanks to Doc for making this site. Thanks to the last posters:

gma45 - you're too kind in saying that I'm a hero - never thought of myself that way but I am a fighter for myself, my kids and the occasional underdog. Typically I'm very calm and always think before I talk or act, so I surprised myself.

Calista+12 - thanks for reassuring me I was justified. Thanks also for sharing your own story of protecting your daughter - it was also funny picturing this happening. I don't think I'll be visiting you at dinner making time LOL. This is a good lesson to people - don't mess with a pissed off mother.

Harley47 - good for you with being a great big brother and I bet you will be a fantastic father. You have a real nurturing side, that is wonderful for a man to have. My oldest brother is 13 yrs older than me and sisters remember how their brothers treat them. My brother has been consistently kind to me all my life.

Finally some good among the bad, huh? :P Glad to hear you had such a good day after all that happened and all it reminded you of

I hope your days keep getting better and better

Thanks *freak* for the good wishes and I really hope it will get better. My husband is terrified and strict now that my 14 yr old's in high school. He thinks all teenagers are out of control walking hormones, so I dreaded convincing him she should go to the semi formal dance. It took a major convincing but she's going. I told him I've taught her well, PLUS she a great human being and I have full trust in her. He shouldn't let his fear and assumptions, hold her back from experiencing the fun times in high school. This is off topic but its been a major challenge in our home, with him letting go of his irrational hold. If you raise a child too strict, they'll want to run wild.

Your husband sounds like a difficult man to convince, so kudos on making him change his mind! Your daughter is lucky to have a mom like you.

That a huge understatement *freak* lol. He's next to impossible to convince. He doesn't want to give her barely any freedom. Its a miracle I managed to convince him and I don't want her missing out on fun things at school. Thank for the compliment - I love being a mother and I have great kids.