Memorial Day

I got to admit that today was the worse day I’ve had in months. I was celebrating Yessie’s Birthday with the family and the girls were just acting like toddlers. Basically like two “terrible two’s toddlers”. I mean seriously, there was just arguments between both of them to the point where they both went fist to fist as if they were in a boxing match. Can you believe it? My two teenage daughters acting like two spoiled brats. I had a couple of guests that were simply acquaintances other than the family, and all I have to say is that I was “disgusted” with both of them. Specially Yessie having turned 18!!! For crying out loud.

I decided to let go of the moment and have them solve it on their own. I think sometimes we need to allow our teenagers to discuss it amongst themselves, but when it comes to them getting physical, that’s when I need to butt in!! Which I did, hehe and let me tell you, these girls had no cell phones, no tv, no radio, no friends, no computer. Basically all the amenities you can imagine were taken away for almost two weeks.

My dear teenage girls, would you take a moment to think of your childish behaviors. Outrageously, I’m shocked and still to this day shocked at my daughter’s outburst in front of company. I tell you, if those two weeks didn’t make a difference, i will crack down more if they dare to make it a “next time”.

Sometimes I feel the need to communicate with other parents like me because indeed it’s a hard road to manage being a single parent and all. I have to say, I have done an excellent job under the circumstances, but I want to improve even more my parental techniques. I feel as though now is when they really need the guidance and structure. I tell you, I will do whatever it takes to help my girls be the future admirable and well educated people I know they can be.