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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.

February 12, 2018 at 3:00pm

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High Speed (11y, 5m, 2w, 6d old)

This is always the time of year where time goes absolutely bonkers and all you can do is hold on tight as you fly through it all.

I don't know why, but that crunch right after Christmas till Spring Break is just...auuuuuuuuuuuuggghhhh. Throw Girl Scout cookie time in the middle of it, and it's maddening.

I feel that something is off this year with cookies. I'm kind of slacking. Journey didn't sell as many as she usually does during initial order, but i don't think that has any reflection on her whatsoever. This year, we weren't allowed inside of her old elementary school. Kind of sad, but there's really nothing we could do about it. We still have friends there and would rather not burn bridges. She still did pretty well though, even though we slacked quite a bit. She was usurped as the top seller in the troop for the very first time. One of our other troop girls got the position of top seller this year, with good measure. Her sister just this year decided to quit Girl Scouts due to a new leader ruining the experience for her, so my girl got every order that was put in to her family, instead of splitting it with her sister. I'm proud of her and the work she put in. I'm proud of all my girls, they do a great job.

Helping with the initial delivery was an interesting experience this time around-I've been there when it's absolutely frigid, I've been when trucks were missing, when one broke down, when two were lost, when it was starting to rain down, when we were short cookies...oh heavens, we've been through so much! But I do have to say, this is the first time i got soaked to the bone! I'm just glad it was relatively warm out while it was raining. Last thing I need right now is pneumonia.

Booths are starting this weekend, and I'm afraid I'm not even prepared to do this. I need to fill out my statistics book on what we've sold, and who was there, etc. to input to the website. I also need to get my ass in gear and put together the Thinking Day board, since we didn't get to place everything down before the meeting was over.

We have a date set to get annual pictures-Feb. 19th. I hope the pictures come out good!

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