Welcome to my world of middle school, high school, and motherhood. The life of a mom is never easy, especially as children grow, and especially when you have a special needs child.
For sure your blog here is such a special, personal place to record those precious moments. Like you I wish it was a more affordable option.
Hard to believe Ryan is approaching sixteen and learning to drive. Turn around indeed.
I'm sure all mothers find it difficult to see their children as adults and in some ways they will always remain our little ones. You have such a great list of memories to store of his growing years and it's something to be proud of that you'll teach him to drive. That says a lot about your relationship.
Family is ever changing and sometimes hard to accept, but none of us know for sure how the future will pan out, so it's still good advice to take one day at a time and enjoy those special moments, big and small.
I wish I'd recorded more in writing too, but you have so much more than parents who keep few records and never really appreciate the stepping stones their children take.
Sad... I keep things here because I need the organization. That said, I put a poem on my blog today... first in one month.
As for readership. *sigh* My blog went over 100 thousand when I wasn't looking. But... no sense in trying to link at facebook because no one is interested in what I write and few are interested in me. My photos? Yes, they gets "likes" but not many comments. It's as if people have forgotten how to communicate the last ten years. If it isn't a meme or twitter they can't handle it.
Sad.
Do keep in touch on facebook and link to wherever you go.
I know how you feel and I have turned off the update reminders, but can't believe the gaps between blog entries these days. How on earth did we mange to blog almost daily?
You know that I was all ready to leave last time my renewal was due, but some very kind anonymous member gifted me a membership. I wish I was in a position to do that for others.
It's an amazing journey you've travelled with those precious children and well worth recording for posterity. Please keep me informed of any new place you may set up. I agree the fees for WDC are far too high for those of us who can't afford the time to be involved with everything. I'll keep everything crossed I win the Lottery this week and can rescue us all, but I won't hold my breath.
It's always been obvious what a caring helpful and giving soul you are and I'm glad Journey takes after you and you can see that in her actions. Oh that this season was truly about giving to those who need it most, but hopefully the goodness of people like yourselves will rub off on others.
I want and need nothing apart from peace of mind and much prefer giving than receiving. I have just finished wrapping all the grand monsters gifts and seeing their smiles will be enough for me this season.
A lovely tribute to the celebrations and your family. If everyone felt like Ryan and Journey about the season, then I wouldn't dislike it so much.
I've always thought your Thanksgiving sounds like a genuinely pleasant and worthwhile celebration. Now I shall be in the US for one and even though my little family are not here I look forward to enjoying the day with my friends and their family.
I know how you feel about the blogging gaps. Time flies by so fast and we all seem bogged down by life with little time to spare.
I'm also with you as regards the site and moving elsewhere. I have managed to save my blogs to my computer and will be an unpaid member at the end of October. Sad, but so be it. That kind of money isn't easy to come by and unless we are using the site every day for other reasons, no way is it worth it. Let us know if you do set up elsewhere with the details. At least we have Facebook to keep in touch.
You know how I feel about the Humbug season and one of the reasons is the stress and expense it forces upon those of us who struggle already. I know your dedication and love for your family means far more than anything money can buy so don't beat yourself up. When I win the Lottery...in my dreams.
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