Kids...can't live with 'em, can't beat 'em...

[davidpizzica]

Catnapper's thread about Ashley inspired me to start THIS thread.

Don't get me wrong, I love my daughter with all my heart. Right now I don't like her very much. I'm seeing a very selfish side of her and it reminded me why I moved to Michigan.

Where do I begin?? My daughter and I are going to my best friend's house on Christmas day. We were planning on sending out for Chinese food rather than bother with a big dinner and clean up. Because I am on the last $10 till I get paid next week (my check won't be much thanks to the snow storms) I had to put most of it in my gas tank and buy cat food. I politely asked my daughter if she could pay for my dinner till I get paid next week. You'd a thought I asked for a kidney!!!

She can go out and buy her boyfriend an expensive watch, but she can't fork over $5 (I have $3 I was willing to put out) for Chinese food. You don't know how pi$$ed off I am. I do so much for her and this is the thanks I get.

So, I called her back and said I had a solution. I'd either bring a Weight Watchers Sante Fe Rice & Beans, or leftovers from my cousins Christmas Eve dinner the night before. "Mom, it's okay, I'll pay for dinner." Well, I'd rather eat cat poo at this point, than ask her for anything. My friend Pam told me that I should have a little chat with her and tell her how I feel. (this is not the first time she's shown her true colors). Not till after the holidays. I'm not ruining it for me or Sue. But she's going to look pretty selfish when I walk in carrying my Weight Watchers frozen dinner. I'll let HER explain it to Sue. (I'm telling Sue about it ahead of time).

Am I wrong? Should I feel this way?? Your thoughts and opinions would be appreciated.

Donna, do you want to make an even trade? Kenny for Amy with another brother to be named later? Seriously though, I think you have the right plan. She should realize that she shouldn't treat you like that.

[catnapper]

Donna, I completely understand your frustrations!!! I deal with this every day where she expects you to bend over backwards, but ask her to do something for you? fuggettaboutit!

And when you're telling the story, many people are like, "So what, its only $5, big deal!" But when you add up the hundred little things like that a week, it gets overwhelming and frustrating.