They grew some public hairs today! (shewwww, that's gross.)
I totally wasn't going to say anything, but the more I thought about it the angrier it made me. The BLM saw that the girl had been chalking our sidewalk (and driveway AND their drive way AND our mail box). I didn't take the time to let her sound out what was written, so she is clueless. I'm a shielder like that.
So, I come home from running another errand by myself. Neighbor girl runs up to me when I pull up asking if BLM was home.
Me: Yes, she is. Did you come ring the doorbell earlier?
Neighbor Girl: Yes.
Me: Did you borrow some chalk?
Her (eyes down, turning her back): Uh, no.
Me: Well, that's not true. I know you did because you wrote something about BLM in our driveway. Tell me what you wrote.
Her: BLM's a loser.
Me: Do you think we should tell your Grandma?
Her: Uh, no. That's ok.
Me: Oh, wait, there's your Grandpa. What's his name? Let's go tell him about it right now.
Her: Uh.
Me: Hi Mr. Neighbor! Isn't it a nice day today? I wanted to let you know that Neighbor Girl has been over at my house and she wrote something not very nice about BLM on my sidewalk and driveway. Neighbor girl, would you like to tell Mr. Neighbor what you wrote?
Her (shy): BLM is a loser.
Me: I don't think that's very nice. Why would you write that about BLM if you wanted her to come and play with you? I don't think she will be playing with you after you write that about her on her drive way.
Mr. Neighbor: Sugar, that's not nice. Go say you're sorry and give her a hug.
Me: No thank you. BLM does not know anything about it and I would like to keep her feelings from being hurt but you can apologize to me.
Her (shy): I'm sorry.
Mr. Neighbor: Sugar, that's no way to make friends.
Me: No, it isn't and BLM will not play with friends who are not nice.
And end scene with a hair flip and a walk away.
Thank GOD we only see her on school breaks. We do have another nice neighbor girl that we love to play with.
I would have totally handled it differently as a parent of a child who defaced property and wrote ugly things, but whatever. I can't fix that, all I can do is keep the distance.
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31 comments:
Wow. Sounds like NG is nuthin' but problems, Sister! I would NOT let her play with your precious angels anymore. I'm glad you grew some hair for your "boys" today! I secretly envy you.
I am glad you said something. I can't believe that she did that. I would be upset too...especially since your girls are so sweet :)
Oh, noes. They played together MAYBE 2-3 times (which included the dunking incident). The other times were supervised and I didn't like what I saw so we are in avoidance mode!
We don't need "friends" like that!
Holly
Good for you. I think I also would have told her she could get a bucket of water & wash off what she wrote.
No girl, she totally doesn't need friends like that!
Busted! I can't stand trouble-making brats. Just think about like this, BLM's feelings weren't hurt & you've got a good reason not to let the little hoodrat play so hopefully she won't be ringing your bell anymore or stalking your hubby.
Good Momma for you!!!! I would have totally been steaming inside if I would have come home to something like that. You handled it PERFECTLY!
What a little booger face of that neighbor girl. Ugh...
Good for you--I am glad you said something! You are a good mommy! Oh, the boys are out of town but lets get together and play soon.
Good girl!!! Way to go - so proud!!! :o)
Good for you Momma. At least she's getting discipline somewhere.
Watch out for the "Mama Claws"! You go girl!
Good for you for shielding BLM and for saying something about it... what a little turd that girl is... pfffttt!
What a little brat! You definitely did the right thing Mamalish!
We have "friends" like that in our neighborhood. A GIANT 6 year old who towers over my teeny almost five year old, is half as smart as he is and acts like a terrorist even when I am around. The poor kid is never supervised. It's terrible. The winter has been good for us since he pretty much stays in his house.
Anyway, I'm proud of you.
I love the way you managed that! You are a great mommy!
Hmmmm...maybe we can arrange a little hookup with my minis...
They are cute as can be. I', just saying.
I'm glad you said something!
what a little turd!!! I like the way you handled it I would have done the same thing!!!
Way to go Holly! I'm so glad you didn't let NG apologize to BLM, thus letting the rude-little-snot-cat out of the bag on what was what out on the drives. If that was one of the LPs that did that, damn right there'd be no 'sugar'ing goin' on for sure!
yay, go holleh! i shield my babies from ugliness too. no sense in learning how mean people can be just yet.
Oh no...that girl is going to have some issues when she grows up. Gpa needs to learn some parenting skillz. I am so sorry! I'm glad BLM is staying in the clear of this one. Yikes!
Good job mamma! You did the right thing. I am so glad BLM did not see it.
That little girl has a lot to learn.
Gah, what a little brat! Sounds like you handled it so well though!
Yea for you. I think you handled it all with great skill. Suggestion tho- if it happens again, report it. That is vandalism, and it wouldn't hurt to have it on file for whatever in the future.
Hey ya'll, thanks for the comments and the back up. I'm glad that you got my back!
Peggy- I will take a picture of what is left tomorrow for documentation purposes. Part of what is on my front porch is still there, plus another area.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Holly
What a little brat!
I'm glad your DD didn't see it.
Good golly! That little "sugar" has some serious problems. Glad she's not always around.
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You handled that VERY well. I'm very impressed that you kept it to a 1/2 hair flip even. That took a lot of composure. I need a lesson in composure. I had to handle an issue with my boy at school and I had my chest out, chin up, and head rolling. Thankfully I kept the voice even, but I know exactly how you felt, Mama Bear. Exactly.
I am so glad you said something. They need to know that they are dealing with a mess of a grandkid.
I thnk you did exactly the right thing, and you have the right attitude!
GOOD FOR YOU!!!!
You go Mama!!
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