Cheeky little cow

[FabIsGoingToGetFit]

Just thinking it about my 6 year old. I wouldn't say it to her.

Just about to have tea and she just said she wouldn't tell me as I don't listen as I don't care about her.

I know she is just being a madam and knows I love her but it still hurts.

I have come upstairs and left dh to sort them out.

Ds1 just came in but I sent him away as he started it.

Total - was trying out that 'how to talk so kids listen' or somesuch earlier with dd(5). I did a couple of 'mmmms' and she said (hands on hips) "Why are you doing that mummy?"

so it's erm continuing to be a success then Fluffy - btw it wasn't me who recommended it, can't remember who it was!

Oh yes, when it's not hacking DP off it's amusing no end the dd

I bet it was you [narrows eyes]

Anyway get back to eating healthily you!!

Fluffy, some were saying she posts too much etc, so maybe they have an idea of her issues If they've been Reading cabs posts?? Maybe not then, mn is such a big place

just felt she was treated harshly there by some

Fair enough three

Why pick on Fab because she posts too much? Aren't we all on here wasting time that we could be spending bonding with our children. Isn't that what MN is all about, a place where we can escape from time to time, but that is not illegal or immoral or too expensive? If every minute of the day has to be devoted to quality time, then seriously I don't think I'm up to the job.

Seems to me as if Fab is doing exactly what the parenting books recommend- walking away. I used to spend a lot of time in the kitchen drinking cups of tea that I didn't really want because dd was winding me up so much. Mumsnet would have been less bad for my health.

Fab- talking of health, you don't think your dd's stroppiness could be to do with her recent joint problems/trip to hospital? I always found mine were very difficult when their joints were playing up.

Thanks cory. I don't think so as she had treatment on Saturday but I will be keeping an eye on her.

cory will know more than me, but IIRC your DD has some problems with hypermobility. My friend has a DD with orthopaedic problems, and definitely feel that these make the normal school day etc more tiring for her, with a knock on effect on behaviour, so possibly may be similar happening with your DD.

Actually, ds (9) has been a bit funny this week, and I don't think it's pain as such so much as a trip to the hospital in the week; not actually unpleasant in itself (paed very helpful), but any reminder that something isn't working is enough to throw him.

It is hard to ask her if she is in pain without giving her ideas though to be fair she is pretty good.

Thanks for all the replies.

I am off to bed now.

My 2yo DS told me today I was an 'unkind mummy' and a 'nasty mummy'. Why? Because I shut the stairgate to stop him going into the kitchen unsupervised. I thought he was being a bit of a cheeky bugger.