There is nothing like having an older brother. They are there to protect you, look after you, help you, guide you...and apparently to make your life miserable. More than the usual tormenting with pinching, poking and general "piss off your sister so she screams really loud" Kelton seems to have added a new "fun" game: tell your sister all about ghosts, goblins and monsters....and then tell her they are coming to eat her.
Oh yeah - it's fun times around here lately. And yes, that includes the night times as nightmares have appeared and seem to be a nightly thing.
To be fair this started sometime this winter. We would find them head to head or side by side in what we thought was sweet moments but instead it turns out he has been filling her head with all sorts of interesting tales.
A couple months ago he seems to have redoubled his efforts. It wasn't enough that she was scared of bad guys coming to get her from the back yard and, as such, couldn't possible be outside without someone with her. Oh no - then he started telling her about monsters that lived in the house; specifically the back of the house. You know....where the bedrooms and bathrooms are located.
For weeks I have had to escort her to the bathroom or walk with her to her room to get toys or clothes. It's getting extremely tedious from my end because it means I must drop anything and everything to accompany her.
Tonight, while getting ready for bed, Kaylen asked me what "a frankenstein" is.
Upon further inquiry I discover that Frankenstein has been tonight's lesson in monsters. I assume this took place while I was cooking dinner or cleaning up because it is the only time they were alone.
To add to it all - I have no idea where HE learned of Frankenstein. Just another thing to thank public education for I suppose.
So - as a consequence Kelton will is now expected to escort his sister to the back of the house whenever she wants/needs to go back there. He will stay with her and walk her back out to the front of the house. He will become her companion outside as well. Whenever she wants to go (whenever he is home).
He is less than happy but you know what, buddy boy of mine? Don't do the crime if you can't do the time.
Mommy is tired of being on monster patrol and since you created the situation, you will see it through.
Take THAT! :)
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That's why I always say once your child goes to school they are no longer YOURS........good luck.....
Good for you, Kelton taught Kaylen about Monsters, and now you're teaching Kelton about consequences. Isn't learning fun!
That is an excellent consequence for Kelton. I hope he starts telling tales about nice fairies soon.
Too funny!! That's awesome!!
Athena is doing this to my boys, too. Last night she had them convinced there was a giant two-horned monster towering in front of our house. It could only be seen by looking through a thick plastic headband (which obscured the view and made our front yard tree look like a tall two-horned creature). Of course this was at bedtime, so they were quaking with fear and I wanted to send her outside to battle the imaginary monster in the darkness by herself.
It's easier for me since I can make the boys accompany each other, or make Helena take them to the bathroom if they are scared while Athena is at school. If I were in your shoes I would be pretty peeved. Let me know if your consequence turns Kelton around!
I'm sorry, I'm laughing. My sister also loved to torment me. She told me I was dropped on the doorstep by gypsies and mom and dad just felt sorry for me and took me in. She was their "golden child" and I a mere orphan. Hmmm. I remember listening to my parents private conversations desperate to overhear them reminiscing over my gypsy parents. Gotta love siblings!
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