In the words of Chandler Bing....."Could it BE any hotter?" One step out of the door, hair shrivels, clothes sag with sweat and I suck in a breath of thick 96 degree air.....and another. But then.....I blast the air conditioner with all four vents pointed right at my face and I'm on the verge of heaven....headed for an Extra Large 42oz sweet tea from Zaxby's. $2.20, thank you very much.
Today I issued an ultimatum to one of the loves of my life...Ramsey....the eight year old who can alternately break my heart with his tenderness and affection or send me over the edge with hateful words....The ultimatum....he grows up or gets out. And I kind of mean it.....his grandad has been called on to take his turn.....my boy has promised he will change (take no for an answer without confrontation, get up in the mornings without craziness, go to bed at night without craziness, get himself dressed, do a better job of taking care of his bathroom business, express his emotions appropriately)......Not easy for a boy with OCD, ADHD, and anxiety issues. Not easy, but possible. I believe Ramsey can overcome this stuff. It is time. Grow up or get out. (Are you judging me?????....I dare ya.....)
Oh, and I ran tonight....like a Rock Star.
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Maybe he needs the reality check. I am sure between the 42oz sweet tea and the run, you were able to lower your stress level a little. Being a momma is HARD work, always questioning yourself about how to handle this or that. Say some special prayers with Ramsey :) Love yall!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I LOVE the new blog. You should write more.... you are really good at it!
Sweet tea...it's the simple things, right?
ReplyDeleteWhew! Who knew being a parent was THIS tough? I think you're one of the best I know, and I also know you can do it! :)
And, I'm run-walking with Toni and one of our pals. I'm gonna be able to hang with you soon, speedy! (Yeah, right.)
And, ditto Patience. I was going to say the same thing! I didn't know you were a writer! Love, love, love.