3 teenagers are going to put me in an asylum
Technically it’s 4 but with my oldest in college, he’s not contributing to the insanity in our house. DS2 is the most self- absorbed kid I know. His room is a mess, our garage is full of his mess and everything is dramatic because he’s recovering from a broken ankle. Thank GOD he’s getting all A’s in school and doesn’t need my help. His sister is the next most self-absorbed kid I know and she is in a million activities: pro professional dance program, independent ballet company, dance internship at the dance school, competitive tap group, Boy Scouts, crochet club, church group and today she copied me on the email where she confirmed a meeting for the school yearbook. She is getting straight a’s but she’s a MONSTER to be around when she is stressed. None of us can stand her. And she doesn’t drive yet so I’m the chauffeur. Then there is ds3 who is failing 3 classes. Since I became aware of his grades I’ve been working with him every day after school. I drill his sister’s notes with him everyday. Tonight he tells me he has a quiz tomorrow and he isn’t finished with the worksheet. I didn’t know he had a worksheet. We talk homework every day and he didn’t tell me about it. So once again, he isn’t ready. His last quiz was a D.
I ask ds2 to help study with him (because he is very familiar with this class) and he whines and says how busy he is and cant be bothered and was hoping to play his guitar. I’m going to scream! I’ve been working my but off for all THREE of these kids- driving them to activities and doctors appointments and studying every single night. Every free moment they are home I’m driving them somewhere or working on studying with them. And they can’t be bothered to help each other. And the DRAMA and the ANGST they are giving are killing me.
I even dropped out of my anniversary trip with Dh so I could be here to work with ds3. And I don’t think it’s going to help him so I should have just gone.
Last edited by gatorsmom; 10-02-2022 at 06:22 PM.
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