As you all know, my kids are my world, I would do anything for them and I typically do. However, I felt completely powerless and defeated when Kiya ended up in tears the other day. All I could do is wrap her in my arms and tell her she did a good job. I can't really tell you the story as it still has me rather seething mad.
Kiya decided to be very responsible and ask for something she wanted very badly from someone she thought loved her. She walked up and asked, using clear, concise words and explained her position, I was very, very proud. Unfortunately this person ignored her and proceeded to do something quite rude and though Kiya tried her best to hold her own and handle it herself, she broke down worse than I have ever seen. Something she had been looking forward to all week crumbled right before her feet. The mom in me wanted to react very negatively and the claws wanted to come out but it was neither the time nor the place, so I did what I could. Snuggling her up in my arms I told her that some people are just out to hurt others and no matter what she should be proud of how she asked. Ironically, earlier in the day she confessed something to me and I told her the diplomatic answer, which was the right thing to do, looking back she was fully justified in her opinion.
I don't understand why people disappoint children in ways that totally break their hearts. I just hope this person can realize one day that their child might receive the same kind of treatment and how heartbroken they would be. I guess that is why I am so protective of my children. Kiya is over it now, but really doesn't want anything to do with these people anymore and that is sad and a lesson I hope she would never have to learn.
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