That Karlie.......

[Tiramisu]

Slap me, but I think it was a normal kid thing ... not sorry! And, I'll shut my mouth NOW!

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Tiramisu

Slap me, but I think it was a normal kid thing ... not sorry! And, I'll shut my mouth NOW!

You are right Sandy, it could be a totally normal kid thing, but then again, there seems to be a pattern.

[DianaB]

I know that it seems that way but you're not with her on a day-to-day basis. In trouble a lot and saying things to hurt people.......It's just not a good pattern.

The school counselor is a Christian man and I know that he'd do a good job of talking to her. I mentioned it to Dae Lynn again last night and she said that she's talked to him and he's going to talk to Karlie. Whew!!! I'm so glad.

As far as Karlie being labeled I think that she's already on her way to doing that herself so I see getting some help, even if it is from the school, a good thing. We can always go independent if things don't work out.

According to Damon, after Karlie was born her real mother didn't have anything to do with her. It makes me wonder about the bonding issue. Damon said that she was in her crib when he went to work and was there when he got home......and somehow Damon ended up with her after the divorce. Plus, she's not seen her for probably two years or so nor does she call or have any contact. It's never talked about her having another mother and we're not sure if she even remembers her but last summer she did talk to me about having another mother.......and a brother, which she does have. The brother was taken away from the mother and the grandparents adopted him.

[gja1000]

Diana, I didn't realize all this history. I think definitely, she needs counseling now, rather than later. She doesn't know it now, but she is very very lucky to have Dae Lynn, you and Glen.

[Blueyes]

Like Gayle said, Karlie is a very blessed little girl to end up in your family. I know you all do the best you can for her

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by Tiramisu

Slap me, but I think it was a normal kid thing ... not sorry! And, I'll shut my mouth NOW!

I've laughed over this comment all weekend long, Sandy!! No hurt feelings over what you said!!

It does sound like a "normal" kid!!!

I feel so sorry for Karlie because she's in trouble A LOT. Personally, I think that Dae Lynn needs to ease up on her. I try to remind her that she IS a five year old......almost 6! I think that Dae Lynn needs to spend some time with other families that have children the same age and see what they are dealing with!! We went out to eat a couple of weeks ago with a family and realized that Karlie and Dean are just regular kids!! I think that applies.....except for the lying and manipulation that Karlie does.

[judy]

It is so hard to watch our adult children and keep our mouths shut! It is great that Dae Lynn is getting Karlie to talk with the school counselor.

As far as Dae Lynn being too hard on her, it must be so difficult to raise a child who did not come to her as an infant, and who started out deprived of nurturing. Karlie is a lucky little girl she has all of you. I'm sure she knows Dae Lynn loves her, and that is more important than anything.

[DianaB]

We all love Karlie!! She can be the sweetest .........most fustrating little girl!!! LOL.....Isn't that a contridiction? But, sooo Karlie!!!!

[judy]

I just teared up, Diana. Karlie started out in such a bad situation with her mother, and then she ended up with your family. She is blessed!

[DianaB]

Thank you, Judy. One day I hope that Karlie knows how special she really is to our family and what we've done for her.

[Janet]

She will Diana....it most likely will take lots of time, maybe even as late as her becoming an adult and when she thinks back...... her heart will fill with warmth of all the love that was given to her.