Girl has a friend who really likes to talk on the phone. My daughter, however, is not one who chats on the phone. It’s just not her thing. This friend will call several times a day. If we’re in the middle of doing something and don’t answer the phone, she doesn’t leave a message. She simply hangs up and CALLS MY CELL PHONE. If I don’t answer (sometimes I’m on the other line or busy), then she hangs up and calls the house…again. 
Finally, I had enough.:cursing:
The next time she ran through the routine, about half an hour, I picked up my cell phone, “Friend, this is Girl’s Mom. Do not call my cell phone again. If you want to talk to her, call and leave a message at home but DO NOT call my cell phone. Thanks.”:fryingpan:
I wasn’t rude. I didn’t yell. I just told her…in a firm manner.
A couple of days later Girl says, “Friend says you scared her.” She laughed and then tacked on, “I told her you were that way a lot of times.”
Scary is a good thing when you’re The Mom.:bat::happy2:
I’m practicing ’scare’ because Sweet Pea is going to be the death of me in her teenage years. I’ve mastered the death stare (taking lessons by watching Maven Linda Howard). Now I need to learn intimidation tactics. I think I’ll practice the lesson you just gave :devil:
Comment by Kira — July 10, 2007 @ 8:07 am
Very smart, Kira. It’s important to get these things down early. :mrgreen:
Comment by Jennifer — July 10, 2007 @ 8:29 am
Doesn’t bother me in the least that my nieces & nephews (per by brother-in-law) are scared of me. :thumbsup: Gets their attention and makes them mind.
Comment by Ginger — July 10, 2007 @ 9:31 am
Well done! :cooldance:
Comment by barbara — July 10, 2007 @ 10:15 am
Yes, Ginger, it does tend to engender good behavior and cooperation. :happy2:
:devil: :wave: Barbara!
Comment by Jennifer — July 10, 2007 @ 11:16 am
You’d told me about this Friend. Argh! I’m proud of you for not yelling. I think I would have yelled.
Comment by Rhonda — July 10, 2007 @ 11:40 am
Yes, Rhonda, I can believe that. :happy2:
Comment by Jennifer — July 10, 2007 @ 8:48 pm