Too purty to live in town.....

Wednesday 4/11/07

Today got off to a rough start. Had to spank Joseph. I just hate having to start my day like that. But, when he answers me with disrespect, and words filled with hatred, I must take action and get the message across that this behavior is not acceptable. I started by deleting his DVR's, tv shows he's recorded to watch later. Deleted them all. Disrespect continued. So I deleted the timers that record the shows he likes. Disrespect continued. So I informed him, he will be in bed at 8pm tonite, disrespect continued. So, I spanked him. One swat on the behind. The way he squalled, you'da thought I'd killed him.

Then, I let him know some of the sacrifices I make for him. I didn't pay the satellite bill so he could have a birthday party. I didn't pay the phone bill, so he could get a bike for his birthday. Last night, we had two hamburgers left over from the night before for dinner. He wanted both of them, so I ate something else. Then I asked him, if after doing all that for him, didn't he think he could speak to me with more respect than what he was showing me. He immediately apologized. Sooner or later, hopefully sooner, he'll learn that you just don't "dis" momma.

Went to work, got settled in, got a lot done. It was a productive day, even tho it got off to a rough start.

My quote for today is: People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care.

Thanks for stopping by,
Curls