Parenthood

I am watching this Parenthood show.  Reminds me of 30 Something, which I did not get because I was not near 30 when it came out.  But this show I can relate to.  I have kids, married into a huge family and have a wonderful son with Aspergers. A few other things as well, little OCD, ADHD just a really nest kid. I did no know going in that they would be addressing this topic, but I am glad they are.  Better yet, so far they are doing it well.  
Of course, I would have loved to have found out, been sent to a great doctor and put into a super tough to get into school in a matter of weeks, but it does address the challenges faced.  Of course, I too would have loved to wrap it up in a matter of hours.

This past episode, they touched on the sister's point of view. My daughter loves her brother.  She knows he is quirky, but that is OK.  He may embarrass her in public.  OK, not may...he does at times. She deals with his therapy as he has dealt with hers (Dyslexic)  I am sure she feels the same as the daughter in Parenthood.  I am sure she "knew" before we did.  She is much more understanding of a younger brother than most sister's would ever be.

Love New Years

They give you this amazing chance to reflect and plan. Think about what you would like to change, and make a plan and stick to it......yeah, right.

If I could plan out and stick to tomorrow I would be amazed. One thing I've learned from my kiddies is that change happens. Man plans and God laughs.

I will try and eat healthier, as we all will. I will try and not overspend....etc. I read an article that said right them down, post on the fridge so you will feel accountable. I would feel more like not going near the fridge if I did not live up to "the list". Wait, that may work for the plan to loose weight.


I would like to make a "Family Plan" one of those lovely family contracts that the Psch Dr's suggest. They always sound so wonderful. With a house full of ADHD'ers, we do most things outside the normal sphere. My DH laughs that I am in the wrong family for such a thing.

The one thing I will plan and stick with is to be My Kids Mom. Be the best at that and raise them up right.

One Year to Happy

It hit me..like a full on ton of bricks. Yesterday, I forgot to bring home milk and then referred to myself as an idiot. Yes, an idiot. An idiot in front of my kids. My darling husband points out o me that I am being negative and therefore reflecting negativity onto children.

Oddly, he was right.

So today I woke up and decided to do something, one thing Happy and Positive each day. It's not a New Year's resolution or some election related thing. It's just a November 12th thing.

Each day I will find something to be positive and/or Happy about for one year.

Wish me luck!!