One of my biggest frustrations is when my newly turned teenager does things on her own without asking... and then either breaks, destroys, or messes something completely up... In her mind, she is a mature adult who feels that she does not need to seek a) permission and b) advise..... She is driving me INSANE.... I love my kid madly.... but right now she is driving me mad... insane... take me to a loony bin today.... I need a white padded room... Nothing gets through to her and in her hormonal drama... the attitude comes flying out..... and the "I know.. Okay.... I didn't know" is a major part of the excuses and dialogue of our everyday living together....
It amazes me that you can buy a manual for practically everything... connect A to B and C happens... but raising a teenage girl - forget about it.... I thought since I was a teenage girl at one time myself - I would get it.... But I SO DO NOT GET IT...... I don't even come close to getting it....
So I sit her at my desk in the mist of my frustration... and she walks in..... gives me hug and a kiss... and says she is sorry..... What's a mom to do..... except love love love.... and know that this time will pass..... at least I hope so!!!!
