Dear Punkin...

Why did you lie to me? We had such a great week (I thought), I even bragged to everyone about how wonderfully behaved you have been. Now I find out you were lying about your missing assignments all week. I hate that I have to discipline you just before you leave for 6 weeks with your Dad. It really breaks my heart. I want to be the same comforting Mom that I always have been, but I am also the only one here to teach you integrity and responsibility. I would love to give you more freedom, but you keep showing me that you can't handle it. You were more responsible and trust-worthy 2 years ago than you are today.