This past weekend, Zman went to visit his dad (Fri-Sun).  Usually when he comes home he needs a slight attitude adjustment, but never more than that.  Apparently this weekend he decided he was going to be a little more difficult than usual upon his return.

(Side note: He did send me a text Saturday night telling me his leg hurt because his 1/2 brother (his dad’s other spawn) shot him in the leg with an air soft gun — MY REACTION — NOT HAPPY!)

Anyways – upon his return Sunday afternoon, there was quite a bit of attitude present.  I simply asked him to take the attitude to baseball practice with him and make sure that it did not return to my home.  Unfortunately —– it did—- tenfold!

It started with the refusal to eat the dinner I had made of Tuna Noodle Salad (House Rule: You eat what you are given).

It continued with the I DON’T CARE blah blah blah

It escalated to the I HATE YOU!

It became GET READY FOR BED AND GOODNIGHT & YOU ARE GROUNDED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS WEEK.

The Hardworking Hubby drove Zman to school this morning (part of his punishment was not being able to ride the bus with his cousins and friends).

When Zman returned from school, he was quite cooperative and understood that he has been placed on restriction til Friday.

He gladly did his homework and started his list of chores for the week.

The attitude has been adjusted.

It is not welcome to return to my home!