DH and I had a discussion and attempted to get on the same page with rules and consequences. SD15 and SD12 would both be grounded this week as a result of their behaviors. DH put in the effort to write up a rule sheet and listed the consequences for breaking the rules. I was pleased to see he included being respectful as a rule. SD15 has a habit of ignoring me and walking away anytime I say something she doesn't like (clean up your mess, you can't have more dessert, etc.)

Being grounded means they can't leave the yard without adult supervision (no riding bikes or walking to the store for snacks) and they aren't allowed to swim. I personally feel it's a bit easy going for a punishment, but at least it's a step in the right direction.

So we started off the weekend by taking them to the lake where they were completely spoiled by their grandma. We got home today and DH promptly got out all the yard games so they will be entertained this week. Then after dinner, DH asked them if they want to go to the pool. Ugh! I quickly jumped in because I wasn't about to take them to the pool. DH back tracked and claimed he didn't remember us agreeing to no swimming. He did end up telling them no swimming this week.

I'm already frustrated. I'm not sure that DH has the attention span to enforce this for a whole week and I don't want to step in and be the evil stepmother. I need wine!!!