Potty Training

Yesterday I stopped by the mall (which is flush post all of it's own)... I wanted to find a sweater for my hubby. I was in a Natural-High kind of pleasant mood...(almost felt the Joyous Holiday Spirit!!!) I did not drive too far to get there and did not have to give anyone an appropriate hand gesture... So basically the evening was looking successful.

Being in my own little world... I tuned out the pushing and grabbing... (but, I did need to give the LOOK OF DEATH to a lady who decided the shirt in my hand was just what she was looking for) note: for reference to THE LOOK OF DEATH, you will need to consult with my son in Iraq. He has seen it in my eyes once or twice.

Back to my little shopping bubble... I was distracted by the sweetest looking Jessica Simpson replica of a 10 year old that I have ever seen. I may have stared... I truly admire beauty! And then this wonderful creature opened her vile mouth.. And spilled the ugliest words I have ever heard. Refer to previous posts... I know a couple... LOL. This precious child was told she could not have the skirt that exposed her butt cheeks... So in retaliation she screamed at her mother... "You're a stupid BITCH!"

My mind clicked into Search and Destroy mode... My brain was charging into override... I felt no control over my mouth.... I said to her... "Little girl... Do you know how ugly your word make you?" I showed immense self-control, I and did not pull out one of my "free hand cleanser samples" that I picked up for a soldier, and I did not clean her mouth out with it.

Her Mother jumped to her side... I cannot blame her... I must have appeared insane. But, the total crap of the story is... Her Mom said, "It's not her fault. I should let her have the skirt. It is kind of cute."

Kind of Cute????? Oh yeah, it is kind of cute... And she will make a lot of money on the corner of West Park and 59 in her kind of cute outfit. Good Grief... When did saying no to our kids become so hard. (I personally get pleasure out of seeing their noses bend out of place...)

I grew up in an era that believed in respect for our parents... Or suffer the wrath of a swat in the pants. GASP... Did I say a spanking... I may have received a couple... But I am a quick learner...

Please spare me the "I send my kids to their room... Bull manure... " So they can play video games, e-mail their buddies and tell them how full of crap their parents are, or even total punishment... Make them watch videos... GOSH... That will teach them.

Now, don't call CPS just yet... I don't bring out the belt... But, at my house... As a child and now as a parent ... NO simply means NO.

Can't we teach this... (with a bit of "gentle reinforcement") while we are teaching our little angels that the toilet is where the poopie goes.

I just wish parents would love their kids enough to give them a good smack... Just kidding... I only want parents to quit trying to be their child's best friend and set some guidelines. It is ok to be tough... My Dad is... And I survived... And gosh... Guess what... I LOVE HIM!

Saying No and having them mad at you is ok... Calling your Mom a stupid Bitch is not.

Whew... That felt good to crap out... LOL... Had to throw that in, as there was not enough mention of poop in this post!