Spoiled? Yes. Yes, She Is.
Sometimes the child who is absolutely certain that she doesn't need sleep proves that she is extremely wrong. SHE NEEDS SLEEP.
It took two sleepovers, a party at our house, and a concert all within four days for her to crash and burn. Because she is who she is, however, her version of "burning" is less about GOING THE HELL TO SLEEP and more about destroying everyone around her.
That's all to say, Alexis has been very, very, very grumpy all week long. Did I mention the VERY part of that grumpy? Because really. VERY. The grumpy has been amazing. If the grumpy could be summed up with a movie, it would be SharkNado. Fury and teeth and spinning and chainsaws and GRRRRR!
It took until today -- four days after the last of the chaos -- for the kid to become reasonable again. It took four whole days for me to be able to ask how the concert was without getting my head ripped off by a small human who forgets that I will take away everything that is dear to her. Go ahead and ask her how her Kindle is doing, by the way. She doesn't know because it has been taken away from her for the rest of her life thanks to her little outburst Tuesday night.
ANYWAY.
Taylor Swift. Alexis went to the Taylor Swift concert with a friend. I was nowhere near the chaos because FURRIES. And also because Taylor Swift. No. Not ever. No way. No how. Not happening. Fortunately for Alexis, the friend's dad offered to take the girls. Yes, he is insane. Yes, he did hit his head, but that was AFTER the decision was made that he would take two 7-year olds to a concert.
I can't explain it. I just went along with it by dropping Alexis off and running away as fast as possible.
So I finally was able to get an answer out of Alexis about how the Taylor Swift concert was and I think the basic answer was that Taylor needs to shut up and sing a little more. Also, more fireworks, please. Alexis has been to three concerts in her spoiled little life and she ranked Taylor last. LAST!
Don't tell Alexis this, but I knew she would be a little disappointed by the Taylor Swift concert. Alexis likes dancing and upbeat music that falls into the category of sugary pop. Taylor flirts with some of that, but she pretty much stays on the edges.
Regardless, Alexis had fun at the concert but is willing to provide lots of constructive criticism should Miss Swift want it. Call me, Taylor. I'll hook you up.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Reader Comments (3)
You daughter is the GREATEST! Pennsylvania is TOTALLY named after the Pens! My world just got in order!
Tell her I miss her, because it's true. I cannot wait to see you two again!
OMG! Was that really a seven year old I saw there? She is so smart! And such a drama queen... :D
Pittsburgh Pens ---> Pennsylvania! NOW that makes sense...
i am all about the shut up and sing!