Thursday Ramblings...

Well, I had a meeting at the School again this morning to kind of tweek Tucker's 504 and see where he stands as of right now. I dreaded it all morning. I am so sick of all these battles. Somedays I wake up and I wish I had the perfect little book nerd kids that totally strived on doing well. Of course I wouldn't trade my kids in for anything in the world, but somedays they certainly make me threaten it.

I don't know if I just got totally smooth talked and don't have a clue, or if I should really feel this relieved. I'm not used to a relieved feeling...something must not be right...

I really like his guidance counselor. Seems like a pretty honest and decent guy. He doesn't make me feel all confronted when I go in there and I didn't leave feeling all defeated and beat down. As of right now it seems that we still have some hope. Some of Tucker's grades aren't all that terrible and there is hope to get through the year succesfully. Of course this depends very heavily on what Tucker does with that opportunity and will also take a lot of work on my part.
I got a report from each teacher on his strengths and weaknesses and some helpful ideas, although it seemed as though one teacher particularly stood out as someone he clearly doesn't get along with. We added a few things to his 504 accomodations that I hope will be very helpful. They were new ideas that no one has tried before and sound like they could be a great benefit.
I guess time will tell where this all gets us....

I'm back !......(maybe)

I have no organized thoughts right now, so let's just see where this goes. I didn't realize I hadn't been here for that long. Really? almost 2 years? Yikes. Not very committed am I? Hell I feel like I should be committed..lol (ok not the same meaning)

Life is just crazy. I feel crazy most mornings. I never thought being a parent would be so hard and exhausting when they got older. The baby years are a piece of cake compared to this. What I wouldn't give to go back.

I've got 2 boys failing school, 1 daughter with a mouth that is going to get her into serious trouble and 1 daughter with enough energy for 20 of them....insert scream here...

The good, there has to be some somewhere right?...
Let's see...

Christopher has a job and is making his own money. He has proven himself to be a reliable and good worker.
Tucker...well I guess the fact that he is still attending school is a plus. There are kids that would totally shut down and skip school and do worse I guess...that's positive right?
Emma loves to read. She is definately Daddy's girl in that area. She still dances, is involved in girl scouts and is playing spring soccer again.
Melanie is funny and creative. She likes to make people happy with her art and silliness and is completely obsessed with her Tap class right now. She is also involved with Daisies (girl scouts) and is playing spring soccer.

The girls are definately busy and very social. I think it's good for them. (I hope)


Hmmmm, I came on here all ready to bitch and rant about my horrible morning. I felt bad that I am always bitching about the bad, so I forced myself to focus on some positive. You know what? I don't feel so bad anymore. Thinking about the positive things with the kiddos helped me regain a little of my disastrous morning. Go figure...

I guess I'll go finish off my coffee with a little less of a twitch...