@SP>>>-"So he punts, figuring that a couple of low grades "won't make a difference now. 'Twas ever thus."
Yes, I'm sure you're right on there!
@Gypsy>>>"The ultimate punishment... suspend texting (which is incredibly easy to do with your cellphone provider.) For some reason, talking on the phone is a burden."
Following another episode (of mind blowing proportions,) I decided to go a step further...I'm no longer willing to pay for a phone for his use at all & stopped service last week. He'll be 18 in 4 weeks & can get his own phone.
I never imagined it would be possible to have a R like this with your own child. This morning I was a f'ing white b*tch, when I refused to make him a lunch. So, I'm staying out of the way, letting him fall as far as he chooses, & allowing him to feel the full impact of his behavior.
Strange that it's so similar to the nc I have with my H. Unless there's an emergency, which hasn't happened to date, I don't have any contact. He'll be gone on one of his extreme-sports competitions for ten days & I'm completely enjoying the break.
Before H left, he spotted the 2 dozen roses someone sent me, along with the dozen from last week, and started the "sighing" thing he does. Doesn't directly address anything, just hints & sighs. Sorry, I reached my threshhold sometime back...
Walked to the door, held it open, & said goodbye nicely.
I get no e-mail from him anymore, & no calls, except for S7. Originally, I thought he was trying to put distance between his last years earnings & CS, but I just got our tax statement & it's higher.
Anyway, doesn't matter. Back to my life & making it as incredible as I can.
