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It's all about the Journey

by Just Jamie

Rated: 18+ · Book · Parenting · #1993809

A continuation of my original blog, "Surviving Motherhood".

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.

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Kåre เลียม Enga

Mar 23, 2019 at 7:06pm
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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.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Dec 10, 2018 at 1:14am
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I remember music competitions. You have a right to be proud.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 12, 2018 at 11:33pm
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So much fun! Life with children is challenging but you'll get thru this stage. ♥

Kåre เลียม Enga

Sep 20, 2018 at 4:59pm
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You have kids... that means no time nor money...

I have a simpler life. I'd be exhausted trying to do yours!

Kåre เลียม Enga

Aug 27, 2018 at 12:14am
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I have two friends who had surgery to lose weight. It's a major deal but they both seem better off and healthier. Best all.

The 23rd is my sister's birthday... but I was so worn out I didn't call her until the 25th... my bad.

chicochica

Jul 5, 2018 at 9:14pm
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I think it's so cool that you're open to your kid having pink hair. My mom was really, really against it when I was growing up (I think I wanted blue hair). So I eased her into it: can I get natural highlights? Okay cool. In the space of a year or so I had burgundy hair with purple highlights. Those highlights weren't planned--either that was the result of the stylist's color, or he snuck something fun in for me.

Abbie wanted purple streaks in her hair -- done.

Jason wanted pink hair. The only complaint I had about that was the fact that he has very dark hair and so it would've required me to research or whatever and do more work (bleaching, etc), and I'm lazy.

As for the sizes--I know. Abbie is pretty much done growing and will likely be a shorty like me. Jason is 13 and 5'8" and having a "no shave summer." Joe is starting to grow again, which makes me happy. It's hard enough to be a short girl--being a short guy is no picnic. He'll be in the 7th grade too :)

Kåre เลียม Enga

Apr 1, 2018 at 11:41am
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Does seem like meds are out of whack... I'd say, ask about a water pill, but it sounds like you're on enough as it is. Thursday will come. ♥

nimela44

Nov 5, 2017 at 10:24am
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My Pixie. I love everything about her. I wish I could be as outgoing and not care about what anyone thinks. I’d do so much more in my life. I’m glad that she loves things like that! I’ve never been to a dance in my life! She’s too adorable for words xo xo

Kåre เลียม Enga

Jul 26, 2017 at 11:45pm
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Hugz.

I immediately thought of rehabilitating dogs... they are needy. But once one is attached... how do you give them up. Same with kids.

No real advice ... at lest you are in touch with your needs and can express them. That's a healthy sign.

Shanachie

Jul 3, 2017 at 5:26pm
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One thing to consider is states like Georgia who have the Hope Scholarship that pays for most or all of college. You do have to be an instate resident for a certain amount of time though.

Something to look into when you're considering moving.

November 16, 2016 at 3:23pm

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The changing of the seasons (10y, 2m, 3w, 3d old)

Sometimes, the simplest things can set off waves of emotion, you didn't even realize you had some for that realization.

Journey decided that it was time for her to use deodorant on gym days. While personally I don't believe she actually sweats from her underarms right now, I know that this is simply a passing of ages, and I won't discourage her from doing so. Too soon, she will grow into a teenager, and I will no longer have babies anymore. Now, I've blogged that I don't look back in a wave of nostalgia and wish for the old days. I still don't. But, I'd be a liar if I didn't say I just cried for a good 6 minutes about how my kids are growing. It really struck me just now, how my son will be in high school in a matter of months, and how my daughter will be in middle school at the same time. No more elementary school, ever again. We will never be a part of LES anymore. Tears just streamed down my face for the loss and the change. It feels like things have been moving so fast, yet they haven't been at all. So many friends and relatives have fuzzy memories of how old my kids actually are, and are quite surprised when I tell them that Ryan is 13, and Journey is 10. They can remember the days when Journey was a newborn, and Ryan was a precocious 3 year old. To me, it's less of a shock, because I witness them growing and changing every day; small steps at a time. For those that haven't seen them in a long time, it's an utter shock to see just how much they've grown and changed. Ryan is the size of an adult now. Journey hasn't shot up yet, but I won't be surprised at all if she's taller by the end of the year and starts looking more the part of a 6th grader.

In other news, my 9 Bronze girls have earned their award. We will be holding a ceremony on the 10th of December for them, and I cannot wait to give them everything they've earned and deserve. I bought them some Junior Girl Scout fabric wristlets, as well as Bronze Christmas ornaments to commemorate the year of earning it. I am so super proud of them and everything they've accomplished. I cannot wait to put this ceremony together for them. They deserve it.

Journey has already come up with her Silver Award, and has asked Grace to join her in it, which Grace has accepted the offer. They can start making things now over the summer and for the first year of Cadettes while we earn our journey, and then 7th grade, they can roll it out, and earn that Silver.

Ryan had his school band concert last Thursday, and it was quite enjoyable. I was really impressed about how 7th grade and 8th grade band sounded together. 7th grade has some strengths where 8th grade has some deficits, and vice versa. 7th grade's trumpets are better than 8th grade's, but 8th grade's clarinets are superior.
All in all, I was quite proud.

Ryan has an All County Honor Band concert on Friday night, which he has earned 1st chair to play. In case you're not sure, 1st chair is highly coveted, and means you're the cream of the crop. I asked Ryan to continue to keep trying to earn everything he can with his clarinet as he gets older, and how he was given such an amazing gift. I did let him know though that when it stops bringing him joy, he can step down from it at any time. When the youth orchestra here denied him because he didn't take private lessons, I was highly upset and affronted at first. Now, I look at it as their loss. He was the only 7th grader in his entire school last year that made Tri-County Honor Band, and now he's 1st chair in All County Honor Band. Snubbing him for something so trivial is ridiculous, but like I said, their loss. They're missing out on a sensational talent.

The kids' report cards came in yesterday, and I'm quite thrilled with them. For the first time since 5th grade, Ryan procured all A's. Language Arts has always been his toughest subject, so I know he worked extra hard to get that A this quarter. Journey has been struggling a bit in math these days, but she took that D she was scraping by with and turned it into a C, and I couldn't be more proud of her if I tried! The greatest part of their report cards is that they're trying their very best, and that's what I appreciate the most. Whether it equals out to A's or C's, as long as they're giving it their best effort, that's what's most important to me.

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