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Trying not to go off

over step's picture

I work from home and Puke is here this week. She has been told many times to be quiet while I'm working. Her room is across the hall from my office. It's not impossible for her to do this because she has. Not a lot but it's possible.

But the last 3 days I've dealt with loud speakerphone conversations, playing music or videos loud, and now she's stepped it up to speakerphone while walking down the hall. Then loud from downstairs and proceeds to walk back upstairs talking loud!

I'm trying not to go off on her because it would be ugly. I texted DH everything and he seems to think talking to her is the solution. I bluntly told him his talks aren't working because she obviously doesn't care.

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WTF...REALLY's picture

Give her a headphone set and make her use it with the video games and the music and Cell Phone. If she refuses to use the headset, take away all electronics.

Tuff Noogies's picture

NO, WTF!!! then she'll talk LOUDER cuz she can't hear herself!!!

OP is the one who will need the headphones if her dh is not going to actually issue any consequences or implement any solutions! i, for one, love listening to music while i'm working.

over step's picture

She has lost or broken so many headsets/ear buds that's not going to work. The other problem is that her personal volume level is set at max. She doesn't know how to whisper unless she's hiding something.

notasm3's picture

I give you permission to GO OFF ON HER. After asking her three times to stop it's time to tell her to STFU.

over step's picture

She's quiet as a mouse now. Probably sleeping. Trust me. I don't think I can hold it back again.

WTF...REALLY's picture

Play some Ozzy Osborne really loud near her head since she is sleeping. }:) }:) }:)

The Tyrant's picture

I'd just straight up take all of it and dare anyone to do anything about it. If they dont like it, she isnt my kid anyway so come on and get her. Take her to work with you, take her to her moms house, grandmother house, i dont care!!

over step's picture

I told DH that this is a non-negotiable. Especially if she is going to be here for a week. Happens again whatever is making all the noise is put up while I work.

Tuff Noogies's picture

he WILL back you up on this, right???

who pays for her phone? do you have access to where you could disable all calls/txts, data, AND wifi during certain times of the day? we used to do this w/ oss during school hours, it may work during your working hours...

over step's picture

I don't think he has a choice. I'm working. What is she doing that is so important it warrants being loud? She's not doing school work. She's not doing anything that contributes to the household.

He fixes it or I will. Either way he'll hear about it.

HappilySelfish679's picture

Why dont you " go off "? I would completely lose it if i would be disturbed during work time at home. Apply Rule NO 1 - SKIDS need be ruled by FEAR.

Cooooookies's picture

I went off on my skid yesterday. Right or wrong is debatable but I am only human and have limits. For the past 13 months and counting he has done despicable things and it was one too many times of being lied to and being given the 'Eat Sh*t And Die' look from him. He has been blissfully avoiding me and behaving.

Sometimes losing your sh*t a little gets results that have been needed for months or even years. Funny how they pay real good attention after that! Wink

over step's picture

When she wakes up the wifi will not be functioning. That will mean no TV, laptop, and only phone calls. If she is loud, I will take her phone and she can ask her dad for it back to which he'll ask her why it was taken. Then he'll have to come cowering to me for it and I'll tell him when he keeps her from making noise while I'm working she can have it back. Until then he will take it from her every morning.

over step's picture

Then she can do it at night while she's up to the wee hours of the morning. At which time I will be quiet so she can study.

over step's picture

Yeah. He's off early today and off all day tomorrow so hopefully he'll keep her quiet. Or see what I have to endure if she isn't.

thinkthrice's picture

Achy Breaky Heart on continuous loop while she's sleeping. . .

thinkthrice's picture

Loud convo to be overheard saying: "Hello pest control? Yes I have a spider problem. It seems that they come out at night and are attracted to loud talking and noise."