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[LoisB]

I have a lil bit of time this morning before we get ready to leave for the concert. Thought I'd journal a bit before I forget my "Scientific Observations."

One of D11's friends bailed at the last minute on the concert. So, I just have D11 and one friend...which is probably better...but, I feel sad for the little girl that didn't come. We stopped and tried to encourage her, but she decided to stay home.

Anyway, then night before...when I received the news about the extra ticket, D20, of course threw her hat into the ring.

Had a major, ridiculous, 2-year-old tantrum when I told her that I needed her to stay home with the dog AND didn't really trust that she could keep her wits about her after the argument with my sister. I was a bit on the fence because I know she wanted to see everyone and swim at my dad's, etc...Then, she is laying on the couch and I'm at the one end. She pitches a major meltdown and kicks me. YES, she kicked me. That was it.

I packed up. Told her I loved her, but she crossed the line you don't cross with the kick. Her response, "Don't be a baby."

I was so strong and firm that I almost scared myself. But, this time was different in that I WAS COMPLETELY IN CONTROL. She knew that I could dial 911 and she knew she had crossed the line.

We left. D11 didn't witness the scene. But, D11 knew that D20 had pitched a fit and that D20 had made the morning, concert all about her...that was enough.

When I had discussed with D11 whether to give the ticket to her or not...D11 was firm and unwavering that she wanted this concert to be about D11...D20 draws attention wherever she goes and she wanted this to be HER VERY OWN THING...Just D11. So, that's what we are doing.

Received an apology later from D20...and, two phone calls.