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To think this is quite babyish behaviour from an 8 year old?

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justwanttolooks · 14/08/2018 15:57

Looking after DNiece the whole of today and my patience is really being tested.

Comments like "it's no fun here" and "Can we take the radiator off of the wall and jump in the hole?" are really testing me

She won't leave baby DC alone either, despite my constant repeats of please leave DC.

Perhaps I'm being very unreasonable and just slightly irritable because I have horrendous nausea caused by a migraine from yesterday.

I didn't want to say no because he's DMum can't take any more time off and their other person in place cancelled last minute.

There's also lots of very loud and obnoxious laughter, and repeating what I say in a funny voice

I find it quite out of place for 8 because I have sisters of the same age who wouldn't dream of it. Not because they can't be mouthy Grin but because this type of behaviour just seems incredibly young for 8

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Groovee · 14/08/2018 15:58

She sounds bored to be honest.

Haggisfish · 14/08/2018 15:59

Yep sounds bored. My dd can act like this sometimes, at right.

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justwanttolooks · 14/08/2018 16:00

Maybe she is bored. Not sure what suggest, she's had arts and crafts put, iPad, toys...

Can't go outside because it's raining

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ProudThrilledHappy · 14/08/2018 16:01

She sounds like she’s trying to get a rise out of you, ds repeats what I say and asks endless absurd questions when he wants to antagonise me. I would agree she is bored, find something she can do to occupy herself.

Do you have any “older” craft stuff?

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justwanttolooks · 14/08/2018 16:02

Proud I'm honestly burnt out! Another question asked is "if I saw Santa in Asda, would I go up to him and say he was nice or would I hide under the bread rolls" Hmm

I've even played teachers with her but there's no pleasing today it seems

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Bluntness100 · 14/08/2018 16:04

Yeah, another one saying that's one bored kid you've got hanging out there,

Take the radiator off the wall and jump in the whole

Gotta give her credit for being creative 🤣

Bluntness100 · 14/08/2018 16:04

Hole!

Sleepyandtired21 · 14/08/2018 16:04

Some of those comments seem like she’s just talking to you and doesn’t know how to make conversation, particularly the Asda one. Kids ask dumb questions all the time, the other day I got “what would happen if I ate the toaster?” From a ten year old..

highheelsandbobblehats · 14/08/2018 16:04

Yeah, I've got a 7 year old who thinks it's hilarious to ask ridiculous questions and that declares everything is boring. He's high maintenance and wants to be entertained every second of the day, whether it's through screen entertainment or interaction with me. We don't give in, but it's bloody exhausting.
We often say that he was more mature when he was a toddler.
Speaking to mum's at school, it appears that we're not alone in experiencing this behaviour. Sorry, welcome to the 'I am the funniest person on the planet and said planet revolves around me' age. Good luck, it is acceptable to eat and drink your way through it.

Lethaldrizzle · 14/08/2018 16:04

That's quite an inventive question. I would have just rolled with it and played the game

upsideup · 14/08/2018 16:04

I would say she sounds bored too, kids are allowed to get wet.

gandalf456 · 14/08/2018 16:05

I'd say it's rude but not unusual at all which is why I hate having other people's kids for the day.

Probably is bored but think it's too much to ask of a mum of a young baby. Can't be long now and say no next time

Bluntness100 · 14/08/2018 16:05

Why don't you ask her what she wants to do?

Lethaldrizzle · 14/08/2018 16:05
  • About santa
bridgetreilly · 14/08/2018 16:06

Sounds normal to me. Go out, never mind the rain.

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justwanttolooks · 14/08/2018 16:06

I just asked what she wants to do.

She said "Swim" Grin

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highheelsandbobblehats · 14/08/2018 16:07

FWIW, my high maintenance 7 year old responds well to specific tasks. At climbing recently, he was given a rope to unknot and he likes following the instructions when it comes to building a Lego set. Do you have a cupboard or drawer that needs reorganising, that you'd be happy to just let her get on with?

KingBobra · 14/08/2018 16:08

Tell her she can't swim, because the floor is made of lava.

SlowlyShrinking · 14/08/2018 16:09

Why didn’t you answer her about the radiator and Santa? They sound quite interesting questions to me really, you could have started an interesting or silly conversation from that! 8 year olds are daft aren’t they?? She probably just wants to have fun with you!!

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justwanttolooks · 14/08/2018 16:09

higheels Unfortunately not! Everything has a place and everything in its place, although that's flown out the window with DNiece here today Grin

She's currently chatting away to DS whilst stacking my pillows and wicker baskets

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Bluntness100 · 14/08/2018 16:10

Is there a movie she wants to watch? What about help you cook something or bake?

She's clearly gone silly bored 🤣

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justwanttolooks · 14/08/2018 16:13

The Santa question by itself isn't odd for a child, it's the "or would you hide behind the bread rolls" that got me Shock

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gandalf456 · 14/08/2018 16:15

My son is 9 and,honestly, the random crap he spouts

Dementedswan · 14/08/2018 16:16

Can you take her to a soft play place etc? You might get a bit of peace while she plays with other kids. She sounds bored.

My 8 and 7 year olds are like this at times and usually means they need to get out of the house for a while and let off some steam with other kids. The holidays can be boring unless they get interaction with other children.

Even a long walk to the furthest shop to buy some cake mix or something?

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justwanttolooks · 14/08/2018 16:20

I just didn't expect an 8 year old to not allow me a wee in peace Grin

I'm taking her out to Asda for some cake mix as suggested by Dem

Children are harder than babies and toddlers!

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