1. Get off the computer and go outside to see if the sun still shines. :o
2. Get rid of all my kids darn extra toys!!
Speaking of which, anyone know of any websites about giving toys to needy kids that are used but in still great shape? Their bdays and Christmas fall right together so they get done playing with one thing and move straight to another to never look at that one again =/
3. quit smoking. :x
Happy New Year!!! Incoming resolutions!
We all make them and never keep them, but its still fun to share what dreams and goals we have for ourselves in the coming year.
Hrmmm, here are mine:
1. To be a better mother.
2. Learn to count to 10 so I dont rip the bard's head off.
3. Accept that bar fights are not a civil way to finish an argument.
4. Color more with my daughter.
5. Write my sister in laws more.
6. To be not so judgemental. Doesn't matter what I think of someone if they're ok with it.
7. Write more stories. I have a few on the site, one in particular I need to finish. I plan on doing that this year.
8. Draw more with my tablet. I want to start a portrait of vebran as a surprise, of course it wont be if he reads this but odds are he wont so the secret is safe. :teehee
9. Do a back bend and not pull a muscle. =/
10. Lavish my husband with kisses and hugs.
11. Learn to dance. Alas I'm brown and cannot =(
12. Learn to braid my daughter's hair. Its hard!
13. To never forget the face of my father or who I am.
14. Lose X amount of pounds. Screw you I'm not telling!
15. Run more. Hell I bought a tread mill last year, might as well use it.
16. Give more gifts.
17. Appreciate what the good lord gave me.
18. Teach my daughter her god given right to choose freely.
19. Learn the words to 'Spongebob Squarepants' theme song.
20. Accept that the world is not perfect and that these resolutions shouldnt just be for nothing.
I am truly blessed by my friends who visit my site and keep it busy. Thank you for a glorious 2004.
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21 years ago
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21 years ago
Rikr, this is something that is extremely difficult and i commend you for even taking up where someone else couldnt fill the role...
I substituted at a kindergarten for a couple years, and one of those years i was just mainly a tutor for a small boy that was beaten by his mother and had ADHD. ITs something that requires a LOT of one on one time. They dont seem to make a lot of progress sometimes, but they are listening. The small things are big to them. Make sure you always give lots of appreciation at the least little accomplishments he makes. Always look to God for help, He understands what we dont. And finally, hug him lots. :)
Im sure you do that and more, but mostly I wanted to tell you that its great you are doing that, and that you love him. Ive seen several mothers just give up on regular kids and its so damn sad to see someone turn away a gift that is as grand as a child, no matter their differences. I willalways remember that little boy because each accomplishment I helped him make i felt as was my own.
/huggles!
PS they took the boy and his siblings away from his mom btw, his gramma has him now. I wish I could see him, i miss him. Im just glad i dont have to endure seeing the bruises on his smiling face anymore. It still breaks my heart.
1. Be a better parent. I have a short temper some times...need to work on that. It's difficult with a kid with ADHD, but something I should work on. My GF is much better at this than I am. (My boy's bio dad is a real P.O.S, and ADD apparently runs in his family.) I'm open for any advice if you have it. For two years now, I think, I've done pretty well. Smile I love him to death. He is very smart, funny, but he gets into his button pushing mode and...oofah! This should be number one, So I will re-number now.
Rikr, this is something that is extremely difficult and i commend you for even taking up where someone else couldnt fill the role...
I substituted at a kindergarten for a couple years, and one of those years i was just mainly a tutor for a small boy that was beaten by his mother and had ADHD. ITs something that requires a LOT of one on one time. They dont seem to make a lot of progress sometimes, but they are listening. The small things are big to them. Make sure you always give lots of appreciation at the least little accomplishments he makes. Always look to God for help, He understands what we dont. And finally, hug him lots. :)
Im sure you do that and more, but mostly I wanted to tell you that its great you are doing that, and that you love him. Ive seen several mothers just give up on regular kids and its so damn sad to see someone turn away a gift that is as grand as a child, no matter their differences. I willalways remember that little boy because each accomplishment I helped him make i felt as was my own.
/huggles!
PS they took the boy and his siblings away from his mom btw, his gramma has him now. I wish I could see him, i miss him. Im just glad i dont have to endure seeing the bruises on his smiling face anymore. It still breaks my heart.