Bullies

I hate confrontation. I mean really really detest being involved in it. Therefore, over the last few years as I have had to deal with a person on a regular basis who has a tendancy to be a bully to all those around them, I have just bit my tongue and and then done my best to avoid them. For the most part. I have once or twice spoken up. And this person, in true "I'm entitled to everything" form has ignored my protests and continued with the offensive behavior. Today they went a little too far and I snapped. I called this person a not very nice name in my response. I know I shouldn't have.

However, why should I just endure being bullied? Shouldn't I speak up? And when my original defenses get ignored, should I come on stronger?

What would you do? (Please keep in mind, this person not only treats myself inappropriately, but also my children.)

Preschool

Kizzy started preschool mid february and is loving it! Back at the beginning of the school year I felt that Kizzy wasn't quite ready to start preschool. Around Christmas I thought she'd probably do well, but I figured she'd still have to wait until next school year. And then out of the blue, my friend MariAnne sent me an email. She teaches preschool out of her home and one of her students this year had a conflict with schedules and she suddenly had an open spot in her class. So Kizzy was able to start in the middle of the school year. She loves it! She looks forward to going every week. She can recognize every letter she's learned so far and loves doing her homework. She's starting to really show how creative and imaginative she can be, which is a lot of fun to discover about her.

Kizzy's self done 'do

Kizzy dressed herself for the snow outside

All dressed for preschool!

I sure love my girl!