On Sunday I had a bit of a breakdown. It had been really hectic all weekend and the kids (all 3) were just really working my nerves. We were getting ready to leave the house to go to my parents for a bday dinner for me, when SO looks at FSS6 and says "Why is he wearing that??". FSS was still in basically PJ (gym shorts and a T shirt). I told him that FSS refused to change clothes and I wasn't fighting with him today. They are clean and that's about all I care about at this point. SO has what I call the "Boom voice"- works great on the kids but pisses me the hell off when it gets directed towards me.

So, long story short I wind up crying, saying I don't want to go anymore. That I am overwhelmed and tired of FSS not having to follow the house rules. He apologizes and told me not to let it get to a breaking point again. Then we all leave after FSS changes clothes.

Last night, SO decided that he was pretty pissed that I let myself get all worked up and that if we were going to do this, we need to be on the same page and communicate. I agree, I just don't want to be a nag and constantly complain about his son. FSS has the tendency to go behind my back to his dad and undermine everything I say. He promised to have my back and support the rules I lay out for FSS. OK, sounds good.

This morning we started the getting dressed battle. FSS didn't want to wear jeans, he wanted shorts. It's too cold for shorts today. I told him this is what he is wearing, the end. He starts throwing a fit. SO walks into the room used the "boom voice" and just like that FSS got dressed in what I told him to wear. Then I tell all 3 kids to brush their teeth. FSS said no, I am watching TV, I don't have to do what you say. SO materialized from out of no where and "boom voiced" him again. Teeth got brushed in a flash.

I really like this, even if its only for day, it has been a good one