It has been a hectic couple of months. I'm in my final week of class and will have a one week break before starting the next class. I'm only doing one class next term to ease my stress levels. The kids finished school earlier this month. Christopher will start Summer School in a couple of weeks. I'll actually be out of town for work his first two days. Allison is away for Girl Scout Camp and is trying to talk us into sending her to church camp next week. With that over with, the meaning behind today's title:
What are Little Boys Made of? Some versions say Snips and others say Frogs. How does that apply to my world? Christopher has developed an imagination. At times, it seems to be a little extreme. He has started to pretend to be a puppy. He barks and tries to give puppy kisses, but I think I put a stop to that one. My mom lives behind our house down a hill and keeps Christopher until I get home from work. I've been calling to say send the kids up and I wait for him half-way down the hill. Christopher has been crawling up the hill on his hands and feet. He will stand every few feet to regain himself and then its back to all fours. I'll admit it has been cute. He looks up with those big eyes and gives a little bark and on he goes. Perhaps something a little more disturbing has been he wants to eat like a puppy too. This may include licking his plate but it has also included eating off of the floor. So far I can say thank goodness he isn't eating or drinking out of the dog's bowls.
Christopher has continued to be an inspiration at church. He causes some disruption but I take him to class after we sing so he will not disrupt the sermon. My goal is not to get attention for him but for him to tolerate following my direction and what I want him to do for that short time period. When we are consistent, he has been able to maintain good behavior for the entire singing time. The congregation has appreciated him being in the service and I have not had anyone complain to me about his behavior. I have people tell me they miss him when we've attended the other service.
Another awesome thing was our last haircut experience. Christopher had been getting a bit shaggy so it was time to deal with it. The girl that cut his hair has worked with him before and did very good. She suggested we try clippers and that was a lot easier. I think I like the scissor cut look for the top but its just hair. It grows back. He'll need another cut before fall. They gave him a sucker and he sat really well (Mammaw still holds him). We did have to do a little clean-up afterwards because he was finished before the stylist. But in the end he has a good little boy cut.
Walk 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
To everything there is a season....
To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.
Things are changing in our house. The first major change is the reason I'm awake at 1 am to write this. I got a part time job that is supposed to be my fun money. The fun right now is working to get things caught up and cover a few extras. There are further employment changes coming. I've put in my notice to leave the safety and security of a job I've held for the past 5 years to begin a new program in the community. Its scary and exciting at the same time. I've become the "go-to" person at the office for anything and everything, which could be one of the precipitating factors for wanting to leave. When there is a question about anything, I seem to be the first person people run to. Even though people understand my decision to leave, I have caused several people (and more to come) sadness. It's hard to disappoint people, even when its "just a job". I've taken pride in my work and the reputation that I have in the community.
Things are starting to catch up with me. I'm near the point of exhaustion. I have 2 weeks of school to finish a bunch of work. To reduce that stress, I'm only taking one class next term instead of 2. I'm taking a break from my reading to do this entry. It's been a while since I wrote anything too. The full time job has had me busy and the part time job wears me out on the weekends. There is absolutely no time to clean my house or do laundry. I'm short tempered and irritable. I want to go lay in my bed and sleep for a week.
On a separate note, Christopher continues to do spectacularly. Both kids are off from school but Christopher goes back for the month July. He is trying to say more. We don't always understand what he's saying. He's also showing just how smart he is. If we can get him to "perform" I don't see any problem with him going to regular ed Kindergarten. He still has 2 years of pre-school to get ready for that obstacle. The clapping and yelling in church has become expected. He's doing better at staying for all of the singing and letting me hold him. He may be able to sit through a church service eventually.
Allison goes away for her first week of camp in another week. She's planning to be gone for two weeks. She leaves on Sunday and returns on Saturday for Girl Scout Camp. Church camp runs the following week. I'm thinking she's going to be too intolerable to do both weeks.
Things are changing in our house. The first major change is the reason I'm awake at 1 am to write this. I got a part time job that is supposed to be my fun money. The fun right now is working to get things caught up and cover a few extras. There are further employment changes coming. I've put in my notice to leave the safety and security of a job I've held for the past 5 years to begin a new program in the community. Its scary and exciting at the same time. I've become the "go-to" person at the office for anything and everything, which could be one of the precipitating factors for wanting to leave. When there is a question about anything, I seem to be the first person people run to. Even though people understand my decision to leave, I have caused several people (and more to come) sadness. It's hard to disappoint people, even when its "just a job". I've taken pride in my work and the reputation that I have in the community.
Things are starting to catch up with me. I'm near the point of exhaustion. I have 2 weeks of school to finish a bunch of work. To reduce that stress, I'm only taking one class next term instead of 2. I'm taking a break from my reading to do this entry. It's been a while since I wrote anything too. The full time job has had me busy and the part time job wears me out on the weekends. There is absolutely no time to clean my house or do laundry. I'm short tempered and irritable. I want to go lay in my bed and sleep for a week.
On a separate note, Christopher continues to do spectacularly. Both kids are off from school but Christopher goes back for the month July. He is trying to say more. We don't always understand what he's saying. He's also showing just how smart he is. If we can get him to "perform" I don't see any problem with him going to regular ed Kindergarten. He still has 2 years of pre-school to get ready for that obstacle. The clapping and yelling in church has become expected. He's doing better at staying for all of the singing and letting me hold him. He may be able to sit through a church service eventually.
Allison goes away for her first week of camp in another week. She's planning to be gone for two weeks. She leaves on Sunday and returns on Saturday for Girl Scout Camp. Church camp runs the following week. I'm thinking she's going to be too intolerable to do both weeks.
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