Owwww!

Kacy is still being super mean to Adilyn. I keep waiting for this phase to end, but it's taking much longer than I would like! On Sunday, I had to "rescue" Adilyn about 10 times in a couple hours. Her violent acts of choice are hitting, pulling hair, and pinching. When the girl pinches, she doesn't mess around! There are always marks, and she even sometimes breaks the skin. I am pretty sure she usually does it when she wants my attention, but unfortunately I can't always give her attention at that time. It has always been my philosophy to be with my kids before cleaning my house and doing the chores of life, but there comes a point that stuff just needs to get done! I feel so bad for Addy, and the saddest part is that she flinches when Kacy comes around her when Kacy is in one of her moods. Adilyn always forgives her instantly, but sometimes Kacy just doesn't let up. I remember Adilyn going through a violent stage right about this time, and I remember feeling so bad for Kacy. I guess it's true, what goes around, comes around!

In parenting, I have definitely learned that everything eventually works out. If you keep trying different methods, negative behaviors will usually end at some point. I just wish I had a magic cure for this one!