Today did not start out very nicely...

I took Raphael via stroller and Elijah to the store to take some cash out of the ATM and get some things before April and Sarrahe were to arrive, Sarrahe was coming over for me to watch while Mark and Brenda took Elijah-James to Sick Kids in Toronto and while April was at her job for a few hours...

While in the store I dealt with Elijah complaining and asking for things, and in particular for a small bag of hickory Sticks, in turn to which I said no because we had that type of munchies in the house already, I then asked if there were two more then Raphael and Sarrahe could have some too then, he said no then I said then put ti back and you guys can have the munchies at home then....he did not like this at all......then came the whining and name calling....

I held my composure, and finally got to the cash and decided, okay even if he has been bad I will get the three kids some lolipops anyway...I paid for the stuff and when I went to put my wallet back in the puch hanging on the umbrella stroller I heard a crunching of a chip bag...........

Yes Elijah attempted to STEAL, SHOPLIFT! UGH!
I immediately grabbed it out, then ran after him as he ran from me and hid and dragged him to the owner (whom I know really well) and made him apologize, and we left...

I was so upset, so ashamed, so dissapointed, I explained sternly on the way hom why it was so wrong, and told him firmly he was to march right to his room when we got home, which he did....

I in tears (I cry when I am mad) told Jay what happened and Jayson got the Bible and went in to talk to Elijah and show him the scriptures and commandments and explain to him why it is wrong etc, and Elijah remained silent for the whole thing, and afterwards stayed in his room on his own accord, when he finally came out I had calmed down and we prayed that he hold no shame anymore because he repented, and we all hugged and it was over....

I think after all that he learned his lesson, and I pray that it was enough to scare him into never thinking about doing it again....

It got me down because it all branched from him and his lack of respect for me and his lack of listening to me.......it is frustrating, because he is such a good kid, this non-listening thing of me is his only downfall....he is so affectionate and smart....I was just so blown away he would even consider trying to steal....he knows right from wrong....ugh....

But it is over now.....

Sarrahe and Raphael are sleeping, and now so is Jayson...

Elijah is watching his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Movie....

I am here, tired, but here, my Doc appointment is tomorrow YAY ME!
I will update when I know more...