Remember when I used to write about my daughter...? Cute little anecdotes about a kid full of spunk and fun? Things that made you chuckle or smile? Remember the pictures of a sweet little girl with super blonde hair and an angelic smile? So do I. Which is why I am struggling to figure out -
WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED???
Where did my little darling go? Who is this sullen, attitude-filled punk who is now living in my house? Who is this tall, lanky teenager who spends hours - no, DAYS - at a time on the internet or cell phone, texting and IM'ing and living in a virtual world while ignoring the real one??
What happened to the sixth grader who got straight A's? Did this creature who consistently gets C's & D's because of late and/or missing assignments (but "don't WORRY about it, Mom!) take over her body?? Where did the child who used to listen to me and cry if I reprimanded her go? I really don't like this young woman who sneers and ignores me, and laughs when I threaten her.
Can it be possible that THIS is my daughter? This dishwater blonde creature with braces and eyeliner who "forgets" to do her chores, leaves pop cans and dishes all over the house, drops her clothes in the hallway, ignores the dog she begged for until the poor thing pees on the rug...?
No way. I raised MY daughter better than this. MY daughter has respect for her mother. MY daughter cares about school. And her dog. And her chores. MY daughter ENJOYS spending time with her mother.
Doesn't she??
You know, every once in a while I see a little glimpse of that blonde angel I used to know... during a talk in the car, or while watching tv... not often, but SOMETIMES. So I know there is still hope.
So I guess I'll just hang out here and wait for her to come back.
4 comments:
Haha! She'll come back eventually. You know, when she's about 25. =)
oh man..... reading this makes me CRINGE because i feel so guilty about what a shitty little punk i was at her age, too. but i turned out ok! really! and love my parents and talk to them all the time, AND both recognize that i was a shithead back then AND appreciate what awesome parents they were for not killing me in my sleep. she'll come back, honest :-)
It sounds like you are describing me! She's a wonderful young women and I know you two will be just fine. Hang in there!
I read this and cringe rembering the crap I put my parents through... And I think I turned out ok...
I really hope it gets better for you.
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