I am so frustrated this morning. Is it my obigation to make sure that my 17 year old daughter has a great summer? Is it my fault if she doesn't have fun every day? I am so sick of hearing "It's summer! I can't just hang around the house every day! I'm supposed to have fun!" I don't remember my mom being the activities director in my house all summer long. I might have a bad memory, but I don't remember her handing me money everyday to go off and have a good time either. I gave Katie all of the cash I had in my wallet yesterday ( all of $11.00) to go to the beach with Michelle. Katie said since Michelle was driving waaaay out of her way to get her that we (and since Kate has no money, "I") should give her some gas money. I think $11 was plenty and there was even enough for Kate to get a coke or 2. Well, Michelle arrives bright and early and immediatly upon arrival proceeds to lock her keys in the car. We try the old coat hanger trick. . .not a chance. Her mom and dad are at work over an hour away and so apart from calling a locksmith, we were out of options. So, in walk the girls with a big wrench in their hands (a tractor wrench!)! I said what are you going to do with that? "we're gonna break the window" What? Are you kidding me? What planet did they just get off? The beach is sooooo important to their sad little existences that they would actually break the window out? It wasn't my car and therefore not my responsibility, but I wasn't about to let them smash out the window just so they could take their stupid butts to the beach! So, I told them no. . .they could stay here until Michelle's mom comes with the spare key. We have a nice pool, it's not like they were stuck in some God-forsaken wasteland!
So, they stay home and lay out and swim. . .even got some sun, believe it or not! Robert was planning on grilling ribs for dinner, so he sent them to the store for charcoal and b-b-q sauce. (with his debit card) I get home and they say they want to go to the movies. No problem, go and have a good time. Michelle's mom never comes with the spare. . . . Fast forward to this morning. I go online to pay some bills and what do I find?
1. $16.00 movie tickets 2. $9.33 at 7-11 3. $28.00 at Walmart (just going for charcoal and b-b-q sauce? 4. $6.00 for a car wash.
$60.00! S.I.X.T.Y. D.O.L.L.A.R.S.!!!!! That's what their day staying home cost me! Their explanation? "Michelle didn't have enough money for the movie and Kate put the cash I gave her into the gas tank; I can't drive the car when it's dirty. . .it's embarassing!. I needed some tanning lotion. . .yada, yada, yada. . ."
Well, to top it all off. . .apparently Michelle has "road-side assistance" on her cell phone! Her mom forgot to mention it yesterday. So, here it is 11:00 am and they are outside waiting for the locksmith to come open the car so they can. . .yes . . . go to the beach. I'm keeping the debit card, and I'm out of cash, so they are on their own today!! Unbelievable! They better not run out of gas and get stuck somewhere and make me come rescue them!
I have to jump in the shower now. Have a great day!
9 comments:
it must be sonthing in the air.....Nicole is on her first day os summer vaca and is complaining I won;'t tel her have freinds over...HELLO??? are your chore done? then you will not be having anyone over!!!!!
OH MY GOSH, I CAN'T STAND IT!!!! I HAVE THE SAME THING HAPPENING, I WANT TO GO TO WORK...THIS SUMMER JUST TO GET AWAY FROM THEIR LAZY BUTTS. MY SON ACTUALLY THINKS I CAN AFFORD TO SEND HIM TO SOME SNOWBOARDING CAMP IN OREGON FOR A MERE 1200.00$$$ IS HE NUTS. I HATE THEM GETTING UP AND LOOKING AT YOU AND SAYING WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO TODAY?? THEY EAT MORE, AND ARE SO BORED....WHEN I WAS YOUNG I DIDN'T GET MONEY I PLAYED OUTSIDE ALL DAY RIDING MY SKATEBOARD. NO ONE SPENT THE NIGHT EVERYNIGHT, I DON'T RECALL EVER BEING HANDED MONEY TO ENTERTAIN MYSELF. AND IF YOU DON'T THEY ACT LIKE YOUR RUINING THEIR SUMMER. DOES YOUR DAUGHTER HAVE A JOB??? TELL HER TO GET ONE FAST....MY SON'S IS ONLY 14 AND I'M SURE HE'LL SPEND ALL SUMMER PLAYING COMPUTER GAMES AND WHINING ABOUT NOT GOING TO MT HOOD. GOOD LUCK
Aren't teens fun!!! Mine are pretty much the same/ My oldest has a job, so she pays for her entertainment, thank goodness. But , my 17 yr old son is always l;ooking for a handout! He works once in a while doing yardwork and misc. But, its not enough money mom!!! Get a job buddie!!!
God bless, Beckie
17 and no job? it is time to put the girl out to find a job. you did and it didn't hurt you. what ever happened to the hose outside to wash the car I still do it. one old yankee mama
All I can say is....thank GOD my dd doesnt' have her liscense....YET! LOL....;o)
hey mrs. barbara it's heather and i saw katie and michelle at the beach one day... i miss you guys sooo very much and i can't wait to come and see you i love you and i am sorry katie is still the same!! hehe j/k talk to you later bye bye
I'd say its definitely time for that girl to get a job!! LOL...I had one at 16, and bOY it made me appreciate my spending more when I was the one working for it!! It also kept me out of a lot of trouble too, working 5 nights a week during the summer and four nights during school....:) It would also help you and hubby out a lot too!! :)
Jackie
oh yeah katie needs a part time job...lmao...
Kelly
I'm glad I don't have to deal with that yet! Its funny how kids minds work, or don't work for that matter. They think money grows on trees. When my son wants something he asks me how much money I have in the bank. He doesn't seem to understand I have to pay bills too
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