Dh mentioned to them a few weeks ago that they need to think about how they want this school year to go, and what they need to do to make sure its a successful year. And since Dh was working late last night, I figured that I would finish up that conversation with them.

When SS10 was in the shower I asked SD9 if she had thought about it like daddy had asked and what she has decided. And this was her answer.

I decided that I don't need to worry about it since I have perfect behavior in school. I don't ever get in trouble at school.

??!? What?!? This kid is seriously delusional. She was constantly in trouble last year, and every other year. Up to and including calls home from the office and vice principle. She had notes sent home at least 2/3 of the weeks last year. But no wonder nothing ever changes, since she never admits fault even to herself. All I can say is, good luck with that Snowflake, good luck.

I didn't se the point to wasting my breath, so I just shook my head and walked away.

Then I asked SS the same question when he was out of the shower and he actually suprised me. Instead of a vague "Im need to do better' or 'i need to behave' he had several concrete ideas of what he thought would help him. He is going to make sure his desk and bag stay organized, and he's going to make sure that he is sitting by the good kids and not with his goof-off friends. I gave him a few more suggestions of things that I think will help him, and he was receptive. All in all a really nice conversation. I really hope he pulls it together this year.