Lack of appreciation reached breaking point...

**Mummato2** · February 3rd, 2010, 07:42 AM

Well done mate - I think that is a fantastic way to show them your point. It beats yelling at them and trying to "tell" them all they have

**tiffanny** · February 3rd, 2010, 09:22 AM

I can't not reply to this thread.

Inertia, what an amazing team you and your hubby are. I applaud your tenacity to make a stand to your children that this behaviour is unacceptable in your eyes. Ultimately it is to their benefit even though they wont realise it at the time.
I remember the times when I was a kid and we had the basics. We never complained and whinged that we didn't have this and that. We were told we wanted it we had to earn the cash to get it.

**Chamberry** · February 3rd, 2010, 09:57 AM

Good on you!! Keep up the good work..

**Freya** · February 3rd, 2010, 11:33 AM

totally awesome.

**LionsandBears** · February 3rd, 2010, 01:13 PM

I think what you & your Dh are doing is great. Maybe showing the kids how the other half live may help too. Here's some interesting shots of kids not so well off:

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**kitten2b** · February 3rd, 2010, 01:26 PM

what a great idea

**Inertia** · February 3rd, 2010, 01:30 PM

Day 1: HOOOOOOOOOOLY HANNAH! We should have done this ages ago.. They didnt fight with each other, and they went to bed at bedtime without so much as a "But mum"!!!! Quietest night I remember since the night before I went into labour with Miss A, lmao.

Miss L had a bit of a spit about not being allowed her usual spaghetti after school and DH has had his own whoops moments where he bought them a couple of bottles of soft drink and yoghurts today but the drinks will keep and we'll see about the yoghurt.. So far so good... but its only been 24 hours....

**kittykat** · February 3rd, 2010, 07:36 PM

I hear you babe ! i get the same thing going on here drives me to the rum can almost every night lol lol i see your oldest is going to be a teenager soon you may find you are getting a bit of hormonal tantrums not sure if you are thinking the same but i found evening primrose helps with mood swings ( even at this age DD 1 was 8 when it started for her) there is also a book Princess ***** face syndrome give it a read it will really open your eyes and give you some help with coping Good luck !!!!

**Winter** · February 3rd, 2010, 07:44 PM

I'm so excited about Retro World : Millennium Style!! Can't wait to hear how it all goes! Thrilled that you got peace & quiet on day 1

**~Serenity~** · February 4th, 2010, 07:38 PM

that is fantastic totally something id do...ive just done that with ps,ds and wii games to ds5 and only two days the difference is great, m glad ur not just whinging but being to soft to stick to it