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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.

May 15, 2017 at 2:21pm

#911156

Nothing lasts forever (10y, 8m, 3w, 2d old)

My sweet Roz is on her last legs. There's something seriously wrong with her, and we definitely don't have the money to get her looked at or fixed. We've had Roz for about 7 years now, and she's done us some real good. I love her so much. She taught me to trust into driving again. I felt comfortable behind her wheel, and I grew to love her almost the way I did Char. I'm going to miss Roz a lot, and I know that she'll be better suited for other things when we get a new car and decide to take her to an auto parts field. I know there's something seriously wrong with her, and I know that it would probably cost more than what she's worth to fix it, and the fact that she's almost 20 years old, and that she has over 100k miles on her, she wouldn't last very long at all. She gave us a great 7 years though, and I couldn't be more grateful to her and all she did for us. She took us to Ocean City. She took us to pick up Dad from the airport. She took us all kinds places. I don't think I'll ever forget her. I want to keep her key, the way I did Char. Don can give them his key. I want to keep the one I have. To always remember Roz.

These last few weeks are just FLYING. I was supposed to go to my best friend's house in Minnesota next week, but we had to push the plans back, as Roz died, and we only found out too late that we would've had a solution to take us to the airport. Perhaps it's for the best that we pushed it back though. Don's aunt is hoping to help us get a new car sometime in early June, so hopefully when we go in August instead, the new car can take us. We shall see. If all else fails, I have a back up plan in place. I just hope I don't have to use it. It's a really good plan though.

We're a week away to Don's 33rd birthday. We're two weeks away from Memorial Day. June 5th is the very last Monday of the school year for the kids. Journey's field day is the 7th, Ryan's promotion is the 8th, Journey's promotion is the 9th, and Journey's bridging ceremony is the 10th. My girls are also going to a paint party on the 11th, so we have lots going on that week. I'm going to enjoy it though. Everything is going so fast though. Yeesh.

These next 4 years are said to fly by, even faster than the last three years Ry's had of middle school, and even faster than the kids were in elementary school.

We're looking to start holding meetings in the middle school for my troop now. I just thought it was a better jump. I thank LES for all they've done for us, but it's probably time for us to fly from the nest now and go onto the next big adventure.

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