Ever since Sarah became a hug and kiss monkey, Rachel has gotten progressively moody. I know she is jealous, but it’s not like I’m ignoring her. Rachel is mad that Sarah is getting any attention.
Tonight, as I sent both girls to bed before I had a class meeting, I wanted to give them both a hug and a kiss goodnight. Sarah was all over that, but Rachel just glowered at Sarah and told me she didn’t want to hug and kiss me.
I told her she was welcome to take her snotty attitude and go to bed.
Two minutes later, she’s at the bottom of the stairs, asking me repeatedly if I want a hug and a kiss now. I tell her to march her butt upstairs to me NOW.
I proceeded to calmly, but firmly, read her The Riot Act (no, not the actual Riot Act). I informed her that she should not treat people she says she loves like they are dirt on the ground. I was tired of her meanness, jealousy, and attitude toward me.
Eye to eye, nose to nose. I never raised my voice.
After standing a minute with a quivering lip, she threw herself in my arms, and sobbed her “I’m sorry”.
I hope she drops this attitude. I hope I finally got through to her.
I’m gonna send mine your way so that you can nose to nose them as well. They need it!