mom-of-3

I'll admit that I am a bit frustrated with T, even as well as he seems to be doing.  He still doesn't see the urgency to get his one class, chemistry, behind him.  His teacher could have written...

JUST COUNTING MY BLESSINGS.  I CAN'T DESCRIBE HOW STRANGE IT IS TO HAVE MY SON, 17, DOING SO WELL.  I DON'T KNOW HIM.  IT'S WONDERFUL BUT IT DEFINITELY IS A NEW NORM.  HE'S SO EASY AND VERY...

As a parent I know I did the right thing.  It wasn't easy to say no and I tell you I was very, very close to saying yes.  T-Man has been soooo  gooood.  He's been doing everything we ask of him,...

I found it difficult to see the end of the tunnel this time last year.  It was so depressing.  Now we are seeing the light and it's so wonderful, very grateful. Last night we had our friends over...

What an amazing Christmas we had.   The 4 hour car ride with my husband and the boys were so special and calm. Not that it was ever unpleasant in the past, but the "boys" really interacted with...

I am very grateful for T's sobriety and the fact that he's not acting like a dry drunk, anymore.  Even the friends are different.  I knew once he got out of this using group he'd be able to find...

I already bought a gift for the "Adopt A Family" at our church.  I did sign up to shop for presents that were missing for the wish lists.   I was called to buy 10 gifts (sweaters, jeans, sweatsuit...

Last night my friend, Deb, called and asked if I'd be interested in going to an Al Anon meeting.  I said sure.  She is the one who is on my outdoor soccer team whose husband is in recovery for a...

I'm feeling better - not awesome but much better than I was.  One thing I did to get me out of my funk was to go up to church yesterday and help with the "Adopt A Family" project, for...

I can't explain it but I feel so low.  Sure I guess one would say that I would have reason to feel down based on what I've been through -but - why now?  Although T is not doing well in school...

Same ol' same ol' with T-Man regarding school.  He served one in-school suspension for skipping out of school last week on Tuesday, was tardy Wednesday and forgot to serve the after-school detention...

Hoping things turn around.  T is inconsistent - up and down.  A lot better than he was not too long ago so I am counting my blessings.  Only if we could get the school situation settled.  He...

Okay - met with T's all surrounding, all encompassing support team today at school for a "what are we going to do to help him" meeting.  The people included his parents, principal, guidance...

Had a wonderful Thanksgiving here at home.  In-laws traveled from out of town and oldest home from college - so awesome!  Having all three boys at the dinner table is something that doesn't happen...

A quick note:  My heart is singing.  T stayed home AGAIN last night, on a Saturday night -no less!!!  We were even home last night, too.  He watched a basketball game with his dad and listening...