I just joined this site and feel like I have found some kindred spirits. Let me fill you in on MY last (and quite typical) week. My 8yo stepson called me a "fake mom"(the origin of my nifty screen name) 3 times, rabbit once (this from a kid whose mother is frequently referred to as chia pet, horse face, or just plain old 'bless her heart - I hope she is smart or has a big trust fund'), mean 11 times, rude 14 times. We had 5 pepperoni pizzas, 3 trips for ice cream, 5 different 'on demand' play dates (four of which I set up and another which their oh so kind mother set up for me.