He broke a window-Losing patience

[Lady Mayapple]

DH was outside in the backyard with all three kids. DS2 was shooting hoops and riding around on his tricycle. DD was digging holes in the dirt. DH was playing catch with all of them, just a normal afternoon right? No, of course not! Nothing is normal in my house. DS1 didn't want to play with his siblings and instead decided it was more fun to throw rocks at the side of the garage. DH kept telling him not to throw things, but he acts like he can't hear you and ignores you. DH had his back turned for one millisecond and hears the sound of breaking glass. DS1 busted ANOTHER garage window. I'm not even going to tell the landlord this time. I'm just going to go to Home Depot, buy the panes and replace them myself because it's too damned embarassing to have to call him and tell him my kid broke yet ANOTHER window.

DH asked him why he wasn't playing catch with the others and choosing not to be involved with the other activities. He just sat there and pouted and said "I hate you Daddy!"

I feel badly for DS2, who always wants to play with his big brother but is constantly rejected and ignored. For whatever reason DS1 is better with his little sister and prefers to play with her.

My first instinct was to send him to his room for the rest of the evening, but emotions were too high already, so we took everyone to the bike trail for a fun walk. DS1 pushed his little sister in the stroller (He is almost 5 and still can't ride a tricycle)

[4Blessings]

Maybe this will help you feel better...My DS #2 broke the neighbor's window earlier this year.

$275! Couldn't have picked an easy to replace the glass type window-no!

Hope things get better for you! I've taken a "it could be worse" type attitude lately and it's helped me a lot. s