My Babysitter May Be Psychic...

Or at the least she has some sort of mama mojo.

She texted to let me know she was free tonight if I needed her. I don't think I have ever needed a babysitter on a monday. But since my parents are coming this weekend I figured it might be worthwhile to enjoy a break. So I said sure.

Thank goodness. We will have to watch and see if behavior increases after talks with dad. The kids spoke with dad last night. My son was very difficult this morning and worse when I picked him up. Though his teacher reports he had a great day.

First he refused to come. He was playing some game and did not want to stop playing. Every other day when I pick them up I get a guilt trip for not coming earlier. Today I was earlier and I could not get him to come. Then he leaves his backpack. I send him to go get it and he plays the "stupid game". He crawls all around looking for his backpack, when not three minutes ago it was right in front of him. I tell his sister we may as well sit, this will take awhile. He finally gets the backpack, brings it outside and throws it. I had told the kids we would get donuts but by this point I was already aggravated. I decide I will get the donuts when the sitter comes. They don't need any additional stops. I let them know and my son starts to wail. He sobs the whole way home. Fortunately we live close. He sobs on his way into the house and closes the door on his sister. Nice. I tell him to go sit on the couch. That he needs some time to think about what he is so upset about. More tantrum. He refuses to sit on the couch. He finally sits then wants a book. I tell him no book, this is time to think. He waits until I turn my head and he sneaks up to get a book. I see him and ask him for the book back. He throws it. I let him know I am adding a minute to his time. He throws himself off the couch, then cries that he is hurt. I tell him to get back on the couch and that i will add another minute. This goes on and on.

By this point the babysitter comes. What a relief. It is amazing how much better they both do with two people present and involved. We had a decent dinner. We did homework and read. Then they got some tv time.

It was a good thing the babysitter anticipated our need.

In the meantime, my husband texted that he transferred money to me for the car insurance. Still no hello, how are you, I miss you. Is he listening? Or does he just not care?