RANDOM STUFF!

Random Stuff

I figure it is time for me to get back on here.  This past month has been so stressful, I don’t think I can focus on one thing to write on.  I apologize in advance if this entry seems choppy.  Let’s see-

I have learned as a mom to NEVER say you will NEVER do something in regards to raising our children.  Did I mention I did my best parenting before I had children? J It is easy before you are put in a situation to judge others who are in the situation or make iron clad declarations on how you will handle the situation if it ever comes up.  When I was pregnant with Tyler, I remember declaring my baby would never sleep in the bed with me and I would never bribe him to get him to do something.  One week. One week was all it took to break both of those.  His colic was so bad sometimes the only way he could get any rest was laying in the bed with me and I remember promising to buy him a bike if he would just stop crying!!  This month I broke another parenting declaration.  I put Joey on ADHD medication.  I said I would NEVER do it.  I don’t want to change their personality.  I don’t want them to be a Zombie.  And on. And on. And on.....

Then I saw my little boy in a classroom setting.  He could not sit still.  He could not focus.  He was distracted by every little thing. He was all over the place. I had the opportunity to closely monitor him since I teach at the same school he attends.   My heart broke for him.   He literally could not help it.  I called my mom.  I cried.  I blamed myself.  Then I took him to a specialist.  In the end, I agreed to try the meds.  The change is AMAZING!  Joey is still Joey.  He is  my sweet little boy who loves to play tricks on me.  No zombie.  No personality change.  What I do notice is he can wait his turn now.  He can complete one task instead of trying to do three at once.  The other day, I happened to mention to another parent my child was on meds.  She looked shocked and said she could never do that to her child.  I just quietly smiled.  But inside I was saying “NEVER say NEVER!”

Happy Birthday to my sweet Grandma who celebrated her birthday yesterday (October 18^th) , My sissy who celebrated her birthday on the 10^th, and my mommy who will celebrated hers tomorrow(October 20^th).  October is a very busy birthday month in our family.  I also have several cousins who have October birthdays.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

My Mema went to heaven seven years ago today.  I think of her everyday.  I miss her so much!  She was such a firecracker!

This past week I mourned the loss of one of my oldest friends, Jacques.  I have known him since I was ten.  We lived in the same neighborhood, tormented the bus driver together,trick or treated together, doubled to our Jr. prom together.  I never knew Jacques when he wasn’t cracking a joke.  He was an extremely funny guy to be around.  One day, in high school, he came into class and handed me a gift.  I opened it to find the license plate off my car!  He was always joking.  It is extremely sad to me that he lost hope the way he did.  I will never know what he was thinking in those last moments but I do know I will try to remember him the way he lived.  Always a smile, Always a laugh.  Jacques, you will be missed.