VP of Parenting

Yesterday I posted this on my Facebook 'status.' (whatever 'status' means...silly thing.) Anyway, it said,

"Today my six year old said, 'Mom, I love you. You're the greatest mom ever. Even though sometimes I hate you.' Yeah, it's been one of those kind of days."

I tell you. Being a mom is just WAY more work than I ever bargained for. Emotionally and physically.

He told me this because he told a lie today, and got in trouble. Oh the lie was minor, but at our house and lie is a lie. And must be dealt with. (No TV for a week, or soap in your mouth. He got the TV this time...don't feel too bad for him. We only watch TV on Friday evenings and Saturday, so it's not like it's that horrible.)

Anyyywhooo...As I was saying. It's hard to be a mom. (forget about bein' a kid! now that's easy :) He said he hated me because I send him to time out sometimes. I gently reminded him that for every action there is a consequence, and he's aware of this.

"I know. And once I felt bad. Like it was my fault. But usually I'm just really mad at you. It makes me hate you. BUT, I know you're trying to teach me a lesson and teach me about responsiblity. But it still makes me mad at you."

What can you say to this?

At least he knows why and see's that I'm just doing my job, here.

Sorry.

It's in my contract of parenting. Line 436, PP 7; it states:

"Make children hate you by discipling them. Make up whatever dumb rule there is to worsen the situation at all costs. An annual review of how often your kids mad at you will take place, at which time your manager will discuss a raise and promomtion."


I should be a VP soon.