Weekly Flylady Thread 5th January 2009

SarahShattered

Valli wrote: »

I know - but I just found DSs xmas budget (for what he would spend on others) under his bed. He budgeted for his dad - and he budgeted double that amount for me:D (mind you he budgeted double my amount for GF but I think that's fine - she's lovely and it HAS been long term). I know he loves her because she bought him a Thornton's Choc Plaque (xmas tree) and she had 'I Love You XXX' iced on it AND HE HASN'T EATEN IT YET AND HE LOVES CHOCOLATE.

Think I'll change my siggy...

'Saving for a hat'

Awwwwwww.... that's very sweet. When I was deeply and profoundly in love with my boyfriend ( at age 15, he was 17 ) we used to write letters to each other all the time because we couldn't see each other every day. His mother, however, was incredibly threatened by the relationship. Not mention of hats there!!!! :rotfl: :rotfl:

I don't think I've ever loved so intensely since.... *oh dear, I've come over all emotional*

pigpen

SarahShattered wrote: »

Since I am so free with my opinions today... I'll continue - (nothing to do with not getting on with stuff!! :rolleyes:) - I am a mouldy Mum too when it comes to what they can watch, and who they can watch it with. It REALLY annoys me that some of their friends are allowed to watch utterly inappropriate stuff. :mad: ANd will put it on at sleepovers etc.... grrrr :mad:

I think it is all a matter for the individual but unless they have spoken to the parents about what the extra child is allowed to watch/do at home they should absolutely not be allowed to watch anything is deemed unsuitable for that age limit.

My brother watched stuff like terminator and predator and alien etc from being about 3-4.. then they wonder why he turned out like he did.. he had absolutely no boundaries.. now he has no respect for anyone (inc. self) cannot hold down a job or education as he cannot behave appropriately.. and his parents moan about him.. IM(harsh)O I feel they have noone to blame but themselves! My DS1 did struggle with authority at school/college/work BUT.. he knows when and how to behave and everyone tells me what a wonderful polite young man he is.. sadly he is a sh-height at home!

Care bears all round tonight!!

Valli

SarahShattered wrote: »

Since I am so free with my opinions today... I'll continue - (nothing to do with not getting on with stuff!! :rolleyes:) - I am a mouldy Mum too when it comes to what they can watch, and who they can watch it with. It REALLY annoys me that some of their friends are allowed to watch utterly inappropriate stuff. :mad: ANd will put it on at sleepovers etc.... grrrr :mad:

Ohs ex GF (and him presumably) allowed my (then) 11yo to watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show! (she loved it!)
I am saving THAT for when I need some ammo...one hint of 'unfit parent' coming from him and I have an answer. DS still hasn't got that 18 driving game (that I can't remember the name of) but people on here told me what was in it - he has stopped asking!

JennyBee_2

SarahShattered wrote: »

Since I am so free with my opinions today... I'll continue - (nothing to do with not getting on with stuff!! :rolleyes:) - I am a mouldy Mum too when it comes to what they can watch, and who they can watch it with. It REALLY annoys me that some of their friends are allowed to watch utterly inappropriate stuff. :mad: ANd will put it on at sleepovers etc.... grrrr :mad:

I shouldn't worry - I get to do the evil stepmum routine on alternate weekends.

"No, you're 6 - you're not watching Pirates of the Caribbean because it's a 12"

"I don't care that you're allowed to watch it at home. You're in my house now"

"And no, your sister is only 10 so she's not watching it either!"

pigpen

Valli wrote: »

I know - I already re edited my edit....
a few more firm 'no you can't' mums like we have on here and the world would be a far more pleasant place... there are children who are over indulged...I have never given in to every wheedle just to teach them...and I am a big softy.

***sulks as is not THAT much older than Piggers***

only 400 years older..

Best wake Tiddles and go collecting monsters!

pigpen

ooh I just found a fabulous diagram of a virus cell inc replication for my assignment!! ... NICK...

(actually I redrew it.. )

Valli

JennyBee wrote: »

I shouldn't worry - I get to do the evil stepmum routine on alternate weekends.

"No, you're 6 - you're not watching Pirates of the Caribbean because it's a 12"

"I don't care that you're allowed to watch it at home. You're in my house now"

"And no, your sister is only 10 so she's not watching it either!"

And if you DID let them watch it their mum would be plotting revenge...just like me :rotfl: - quite right JennyBee - your house - your rules. In your circumstances I wouldn't even risk it...

SarahShattered

Valli wrote: »

Ohs ex GF (and him presumably) allowed my (then) 11yo to watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show! (she loved it!)
I am saving THAT for when I need some ammo...one hint of 'unfit parent' coming from him and I have an answer.

OOOOHHHHH, I'd like to see him try it!!! :rotfl:


My girl was 10 when her friend put Little Britain on for them to watch.... and it was his own DVD, given by his Dad for a birthday pressy!!!!! I will add that Dad is an MP, and I would have expected him to know a little better!!! :rolleyes:

ETA: no, you're right.... I shouldn't expect better!!!!

SarahShattered

JennyBee wrote: »

I shouldn't worry - I get to do the evil stepmum routine on alternate weekends.

"No, you're 6 - you're not watching Pirates of the Caribbean because it's a 12"

"I don't care that you're allowed to watch it at home. You're in my house now"

"And no, your sister is only 10 so she's not watching it either!"

ooooooooo.... good for you JennyBee I love the "I don't care what you do at home, you're in my house now" line. I use it a lot!!!

SarahShattered

Off to get nippers. *yawn* need a kip now. Hmmm.... sofa when I get back I think. Marvellous.