The Howler now worships me.
We've been careful, since the day of my Blondie Blow Up, to not let the Howler become the bully. And she still has rules.
But Blondie, at least when she knows we're listening (or watching) has been very nice. Which surprises me. No adult has commented (I believe the adults in her life are relieved that they don't have to deal with it anymore--not that they were really dealing with it before.)
Anyway, the Howler now believes that I should be in constant attendance...she does not want to me to go anywhere, or do anything without her. Unless there are kids to play with, but even then, I'm expected to stay home, within easy reach, in case of emergency.
And remarkably enough, with Blondie on her best non-mean behavior, doesn't happen anymore.
Go figure--snapping out on a 6 year old earns me the respect and love of my 6 year old. (But I notice she's standing up for what she wants a lot more often, with all the kids, not just Blondie.)
Now, if I could just pry her off of me...
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