Back to the blogging now that I have time.
Summer was CRA ZY! We had 2 kids in summer school, one in ESY (Extended School Year is for children with substantial learning challenges), a family visit, a family member moving into our area, and...I am sure that I have forgotten many things in that list. I am however, very happy school is back in session.
Oh and on top of all of that, I have taken over the finances for the menagerie, and my husband was informed, very nicely, that "The company is going in a different direction, and while we think you are very talented and have great skills, they just aren't the ones we need right now."
I mean really. They could have gone the scandalous route and called him in for an "early meeting" and while giving him the heave-ho, packed his office for him (I've seen it done), but they have given him the respect of letting him close things up, cleanly pass things on, and leave on good terms. I liked the company before, but now I can respect them too.
On the child front:
Eldest daughter is starting college classes today. She decided to take a year off from school and then go back. Glad to see her following through on it, and very proud.
Eldest son did a class in summer school and passed with a B, to get ahead. Kudos! He is struggling a bit with school this year, but it is just the beginning and he just needs to get a routine down. He also took an AP test just before school ended in June and got a 5 out of 5. So woo hoo! A college credit for him!
What I also like is that he is getting involved in school and making friends. Aspergers can make that social interaction such a challenge and he is having a blast with his Improv club.
Youngest daughter. She did really great this summer with her diabetes. She brought her A1C down from over 14% to 10% in only 5 months time. She has fallen off the wagon a bit, but I am trying to help her get back into the habit. She also attended summer school to make up a credit and got a B as well. She has also challenged a class and is taking 2 mathematics classes this semester. Eeek! BUT, she is very smart when it comes to math, so if she applies herself, she will do very well. Her favorite thing this year? Culinary Arts class. She loves to cook and is having a blast. I also signed her up for an after school exercise class and she seems to be enjoying that as well. I know we are enjoying her class, since I had a very tasty classic English Scone for breakfast this morning.
What I am looking forward to for her, is the education presentation she is going to give at her school for staff, parents and students about Type 1 Diabetes. It is a great presentation. Very proud of her. I hope she is able to make a group that meets and supports each other. It seems to be helpful for her.
Middle son. ESY was fun for him, he had a blast. The summer for him was go, go, go. The boys mother and her family took all three boys to Walt Disney World in August and apparently, Middle LOVES roller coasters. It figures though, he has little or no fear. The picture his mom sent, had him smiling from ear to ear.
During his time in Florida, mom forgot to give him his fluoxetine(Prozac which is used for OCD issues as well), and we didn't see much difference in his behavior, until it was completely out. What most people don't know is that this chemical has a "half-life" and for lack of a better term, wears out of your system. Well, 2-3 weeks later, his "self-soothing/stimulating" was becoming much more emphatic. There was a bruise on his hip, the size of a large orange, more vocalization, more hand movement (not flapping per se, just more hand movements). My husband and I decided to restart the medication and over the last week or two, his behavior has become much less emphatic, and less self injurious.
Now Youngest son, is just the baby of the family and is going into 1st grade this year. He is still testing waters at the house, seeing what he can get away with and what he cannot, typical kid stuff. His is whip smart and bores easily. HOWEVER, our relationship is getting better. We are interacting more and hanging out a bit more too. It's nice. Not use to having a small one around the house, and his battery is just on FULL all the time.
Other items:
Budgeting. Hate it. Regardless, I am just going to have to get over it. I am not looking forward to that part. With 7 people in our immediate family and the ex-wife, we are basically supporting 8 people. Something has to give and I think it is going to be my sanity.
Me time. I am going to have to start taking better care of myself, and that means, dare I say it? Exercising. Guh! I like the results of the actions, it just performing them that really drags me down, however the workout high, is great, and it will have wide spread affects for me. Lower my blood pressure, lower my BMI, lower my anxiety, and help me sleep better. Now. if I could only figure out how to exercise without having to actually do it. I'd be a bazillionaire!
Well that's the crazy for today.
Have a great one.
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