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Parenting

katsy

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6. Acknowledged.

Reply to TBF (Reply #5)

Thu Dec 22, 2011, 11:56 AM

Dec 2011

In every way, I love how she stands up for herself and she is very motivated in school, an excellent student.

When it comes to cleaning or chores, she won't budge. She wants her twin brother or me to clean up after her. There is no privilege too precious to lose.

Maybe I should turn that warzone into a playroom for the rest of us and let her sleep on the couch LOL!

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I would like to be a host in this group. Any objections? [View all] HopeHoops Dec 2011 OP

Okay by me! katsy Dec 2011 #1

Been through three of them (and the 16-year old is still in that stage). HopeHoops Dec 2011 #2

Can I just gush LOVE right now? For my girl and your family? katsy Dec 2011 #3

13? katsy Dec 2011 #4

My daughter is 8 - I remind her that if I have to clean her room she may not like the results. TBF Dec 2011 #5

Acknowledged. katsy Dec 2011 #6

lol - I tend to pick my battles as well. TBF Dec 2011 #7