It takes more then one to raise a family- God,Family,and Friends
Friday, November 30, 2007
I was brought to tears twice today
My son- this morning thought he would be funny and not listen- many of you have not seen this side of him- he thinks he is all cute and funny and speaking like a baby- I was trying to talk with him about having a good day and such and he would not have any part of it-so I called on Aunt Lori and Uncle Stacy - let us review this is at 5:55 in the morning-there was no way I was taking him into the center like this- Stacy talked and then Lori called back- he talked with her and seemed to settle down- then he talked with me said he was going to have a good day.
Great - Love you smooch - have a great day.
Cried on my way to work- oh and before I left at 6:11 I had him call my boss to inform her I was running late because of his choices- you see it is 20 minutes to work from where I was and I needed to be at work at 6:30.
So I pick him up in the afternoon- and what does the after school teacher tell me- he just bit someone why cause the other person would not get off of him- oh I am not happy because I had already read is behavior chart from school- he again tripped a child today.
Then I brought him inside from the playgorund after practicallu dragging him in to speak with him and he went off on a tantrum - leave me alone -I just wanted to talk- so I ended up having to carry him out all the while him yelling let me go and me saying when you can make a good choice I will. Lori wanted me to call so I did when we got in the car. Marcus was screaming like a baby and sucking his fingers when I meaning screaming I mean screaming-
Thank goodness my sister was able to talk him out because at this point I was furious- she was talking I was calming-
He quieted down- I drove home silently he wanted to talk I said when I am calm I will talk but right now I am very angry- silence on the way home- 2nd time I began to cry.we talked it out when we got home- I was blantly honest with him about how he made the choices and how sad and tired I am from this week- how I have had a headache pretty much all week- no exaggeration this is true. I did a little demo which I think woke him up- I kicked his back pack- and said Marcus this is what I am feeling like you are kicking me around like I am kicking your back pack- not taking care of it. We talked and then the consequences took place
Sentence writing and scripture writing about how to deal with anger, lying (he did that too), body parts to ourselves, and the las one was MArcus is gracious and compassionate slow to anger and rich in love- I reiterated that I love him but not his choices and that God created you to be kind, caring and compassionate and not hurtful.
Okay God what am I learning this time?
I know this is a time of regression for him but it is taking its toll on me- I can feel it emotional, physically and spiritually (thank goodness my work computer gets a praise and worship station-that helped so much today). His psychologist said he would go through it and since the holidays are upon us and things for him are so overstimulating - I just need to realize it- but sometimes I forget so for those of you reading this please feel free to remind me. This too shall pass right PD- this too shall pass.
Breathe in Breathe out
one more thing that is getting my goat and I think this may be a source of the problem- he is not getting his meds at the right time - hello for those of you who have seen him with out meds either in the morning or later then he is suppose to have them- we have a wild man on our hands. so an email went out promptly today to address that.
okay to bed I go - I get to sleep in yeah-!!!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Time for adults
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
ARRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Monday, November 26, 2007
Thanksgiving Pictures and family photos
Marcus reading to Papaw- how precious- I love it
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Thanksgiving Meal
okay I said I would never do it but I did get up too early yesterday and went to the stores - Brenda - I still say you all are crazy for doing it- I will not do it again.
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving- Stay safe-
Talk to you soon
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Ouch and Happy Thanksgiving and USF game
Happy Thanksgiving-
I am so thankful for my family- my friends and especially God for His strength and guidance daily.
I was scheduled to work tomorrow - but thankfully I do not need to go in- I am so grateful
The USF game was a success and here are some pictures ( I will add later)to prove it- he was so surprised and so was Sarah- they both had a good time.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
It has been a while
Here is the entire family after the signing
The Balloon Says it ALL!- His life and mine will never be the same
Sunday is the actual day- We have our Thanksgiving Dinner at Church that day- I am truly Thankful- I know I stress out and complain- I am working on that-
I am thankful for my life changing- do I like the days where he goes off the deep end no. But you know so much has changed for both of us over the last 2 years- I have grown as a person- my heart goes out to single moms- my heart goes out to special needs parents- My fight for my child and his schooling - sometimes I am amazed as I look back and see where we have come from - we he has grown not physically but emotionally and spiritually- me where I have grown emotionally and spiritually- My strength comes from God, my wonderful families (extended and church- you all are the best) my work family-
I can honestly say gone are the days where I will be hit or have a stool thrown at me- gone are the days where melt downs are not everyday- He is so intelligent so loving so caring- so much fun- he is a source of hope and success.
I know we will have rough moments - we had one this morning. I think more is part of being a kid - but I still need to stay on my toes- Consistency- is so important for him-
We have soccer today and then we are going to the USF game it is Faculty and Staff appreciation night- however I have a special surprise of going on the field before the game. I will take pictures and post them at a later date.
Thank you all for celeberating this time with us- you all are apart of our success of being a family- YOU ARE LOVED!!
Monday, November 12, 2007
I am still here- lots to go over but....
Marcus had a great week at school and by the end of the week he was listening at home- we had a good bible quiz meet- his first one- he answered 4 questions- I was very proud of him- I think he was a little nervous but that is okay-
One of the leaders from the churches that attend has been going through quite a bit- just remember the Valentins in your prayers - they have had a Job experience over the course of the last several months- from the death of there daughter- son having a tumor- their house being broken into- and Saturday an uncle passing away- just pray for them. I know God will tend to them and wrap their arms around them
Working on somethings God has spoken to me about - it is going tobe good
More on that later on-
Time for bed-
PD if you read this before you get back- I am picturing everything you talk about in Kenya so vividly- you are missed-and loved - enjoy your time- it sounds so wonderful - makes me want to go all the more.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
I am proud to be his momma
We had Bible Quiz practice today- Marcus has missed the ones on Wednesday just cause he is exhausted and most of the time attitudinal (cause by the exhaustion) - Hey do you blame him out of the house by 5:40 am and goes to school all day-
Anyway we had practice today - I was quiz mastering and let me tell you he answered many- he was having a good match and at one point I had to slow down reading and get refocused- cause I had tears yes tears in my eyes- I am so proud of him - Right now as I type this I am beaming- it makes up for all the difficult times- he is learning so much from the Bible just in the 10 point questions- me too I might add- I can answer pretty much all of the ones he studies- you see we have a contest usually to or from school sometimes both- we have a 20 minute drive so we study that way- he amazes me- I think wow 2 year ago he did not know his ABCs- colors - shapes or had manners- now he is reading above level- can color wonderfully- manners are so far from where we began-
Lately he has been reading his Bible and we talk about what it means- he is so very smart- he gets the intelligence from me you know- and the good looks
He drew me a picture in Sunday School- made me smile with pride- See it here below
It was a good day today!!!!
Well it is Sunday and we had a good Saturday for the most part- We had soccer at 8 am - Marcus got an attitude because he had to sub out- all the kids have to do it at one point- We had talked about it before and he said he understood- however I think we need to go over it again- Then we ran and did some errands he fell asleep on the way home- so he took a nap after nap we went for a 2 mile bile ride- it was nice-I plan on going today after JBQ practice too.
So this morning my son has been a pistol- I think we got it settled- I hope he gets his liestening ears on because my patience with him not following directions over the last 5 days is just about to run out- Calgon take me away!!!
We have JBQ practice today and then I think bike ride- then he will be going to bed early -
Must go get ready for SS- I am teaching about captivity today-