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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.

December 19, 2017 at 11:47am

#925552

All the help we can get (11y, 2m, 3w, 6d old)

This year has been somewhat hard for us financially, and I'm not quite sure why. I know that we've had a lot more things to pay for this year, such as a full year of SMYOC, and band and chorus fees now that Ryan's in high school, as well as some uniform fees, and tuning up his clarinet. I never thought it would affect Christmas though the way it has.

We are very lucky that we can get assistance when asked. I applied for gift cards to help us out, as well as other places, where I could get some wishes of the kids granted for Christmas. All three wishes the kids asked for were answered, and I couldn't be happier, as those are mainly their Christmas gifts this year. My family ordered a few things for the kids, like the video games that they asked for, that I was just unable to afford at this time. Thank god for Papa and Nana and Uncle Jason. Thanks to the magic of gift cards, I was able to afford the other video game that Journey asked for this year.

This has never happened before. Usually I'm able to spend our money on these things, and call it done. I've never really NEEDED assistance before. If someone offered and wouldn't take no for an answer before, sure, I'd let them, but it wouldn't be such a big deal if they couldn't. This year, I need all the help I can get. I feel terrible that it's come to this, and I don't even really know how it has, but it has, and all I can do is be grateful every day that it has, so the kids have something to open and look forward to on Christmas day. They're good kids, they don't ask for much. They know the truth about Santa, and they understand we don't have all the money in the world. I'd rather not tell them how far we had to go this year. All that matters is that they got the things they asked for most.

There are a few things going on in the background right now, such as Don's aunt trying to put it together that we go to Florida for just a few days to visit. I'm not entirely sure it's going to happen, but if it doesn't, it doesn't, and if it does, then it'll be great to see her. I'm not too put out either way. I'm just used to things falling through is all, I'm not trying to be cynical about this per se, just life in general is all about things falling through and how you respond to them.

The best thing to happen to us this year has been Sadie. Thank god for her. We would be so screwed without a car. She means the world!

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