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  • Evening wind down

    During karate last night little man received a red and a blue stripe on his white belt. It was very exciting for the both of us. They are still working on the life skill for this semester. Which is humility. It is a very valuable life skill that all of us need and should have learned at a young age. This karate class has given him more structure and discipline. He is able to do 100 squats at once. We are working on push ups. I can’t really say anything about the push ups. I can get down to the ground for one. However, I cannot push myself back up while doing them correctly.

    I made a big pan of Mac and cheese with shredded cheese along with cream cheese also. I made some deer steaks to go along with the Mac and cheese and also some green beans. That way we have a variety of foods when it comes to the protein, the greens and the pasta.

    Apparently I did not hit the post button last night so I am going to post this now.

    I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

  • Midday Vibes

    Started laundry this morning ran a load of dishes, time to put them away and start on another task. I have been trying to declutter a little at a time. It takes time but when its finally fully decluttered its way easier to keep up with after the fact. Also have dinner set out for after karate class tonight. Im so happy that my kiddo really enjoys karate. It has taught him more discipline, motivation and structure. Ill be checking back in here shortly.

    Hope everyone has had a great day so far.

  • To a new and exciting adventure

    Tackling a task at a time may seem like it takes forever. Honestly, it’s better to do task by task. This is preferable to starting a few and not being able to finish even one. There is a bit that I have learned over the past month or so. Like with the task and being able to love myself again like I had before years ago.

    First task of the day is starting laundry then cleaning the kitchen then moving on to deep cleaning the bathroom. I have to stay on task today. already in the works of making breakfast. I will return shortly with an update on things.

    I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

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  • Without a computer

    Daily writing prompt
    Your life without a computer: what does it look like?
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    Honestly, it looks like when I was growing up. All I worried about was having fun not falling in the pond or cow patty fights. Got a little older it went from cow patties to acorns and those hurt so much worse than the patties. Jumping on the trampoline with a sprinkler and soap. It was a different world for my siblings and I. I had a go cart racing it around the pasture and flipping it. Most parents now don’t even like their children getting dirty. Mine is growing up in the country so no tablet and a little bit of TV. He loves being able to stay outside when it’s not raining. Even if it is raining, he loves being outside fishing and camping. When I was a kid, I would go barefoot to the chicken pen to hold all the chickens. My kiddo follows in my footsteps. He has a chicken he has named I don’t know.

  • Been away for a bit

    My kiddo finished his 1st 6 weeks with flying colors. He didn’t get in trouble not one day. He received 100% every day except for the 2 days he was absent. You really can’t make a grade when you’re absent. His fall break is coming up were excited to see my dad, grandmother, aunt and uncle. It will be well worth the wait when it comes down to it. Little man always enjoys being able to see family. He most definitely is an outdoorsy kid and I wouldn’t change it for the world. He’s very family oriented which I’m very proud of him for being that way.

    Today I have come to the library to get my kiddos library card and get one of my own. I am also here to finish up some paperwork where I can actually focus. I had to come up here anyways for my medicine. I am trying to get into a very focused mindset. However, my brain and body just want to shut down for a while and sleep. I am trying to get out of the sleep rut I’m in. Still, when I am sleeping, I have pain. It’s not like the pain if I’m awake. If anyone has suggestions I am open to them.

  • First day of school

    I know it’s a bit late but he started school on the 13th which was Wednesday of last week. I fell and had to have a temporary cast put on the day before he started school. So therefore that’s what I get for trying to catch myself. Little man’s had an amazing first day and came home with a first day of school headband. Then Thursday he came home with a first day of school picture that he colored it’s so perfect deft and I’m so happy that he’s getting some social skills in class. Yesterday which was Tuesday took him to school and had an appointment with ortho they said it would be about 2 months before I can fully use my arm. But he came home with the letter A picture he colored. He’s getting really good at this school thing but the bad part killed me this morning he didn’t want to get out of the car at all. They had to carry him into school today.

    Last night we went to the er for little man. His chair tried to eat his arm. His chair completely closed on his arm so I just wanted to be sure there wouldn’t be any issues at all. I think he was trying to pull a me and be put in a cast. But everything turned out fine it’ll be just a bit of bruising and they sent him home with a popsicle.

  • Love

    Daily writing prompt
    What is a word you feel that too many people use?
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    I feel that the word love is way over used by people. We all think we are in love and that people are our soulmates. Normally those that say these words and promise forever and always also to death do us part don’t mean it. I hate to say it but it is way some people are not all don’t get me wrong when the right person comes along and you both put in the effort to make it work love can be a word that won’t ever be over used. You never know when the last time will be the very last time you talk to someone.

  • For Me It’s……..

    Daily writing prompt
    What brings you peace?
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    For me, it’s about being in the cemetery. Even if they had a rough go at life, I find peace in knowing they are at rest now. I really enjoy being in cemeteries. It’s peaceful and it’s quiet. It’s so quiet that you’re alone with the headstones and maybe with the ones you love. I can think more clearly when I’m in one. Im sure a lot of other people have other thoughts on it. Its a controversial thing and that’s okay it because it brings me peace and clarity. Most passed from old age or cancer or at a very young age. You never know how their lives were lived.

  • Coping with Parenting Fears During School Transitions

    Meet the teacher night went amazing. Well it was a 1 on 1 to get to know the parent and kiddos on Wednesday. He absolutely loves his teacher. He didn’t want to leave. That’s what made me bawl my eyes out. He is so happy with his teacher and he is amazing with him. So when he started giving the pouty face I knew he feels safe with his teacher. We have the full blown full house on meet the teacher night on Monday.

    Its Monday and he has his meet the teacher night tonight. He gets to meet some of his classmates and see his teacher again. Im super excited for him to get socialized and learn. He’s an only child and will have to learn to share. I know I have posted before about him being feral. That hasn’t changed yet. Maybe going to school will help that. It’ll be 5 days a week.

    I know one thing though the nightmares that come from the separation anxiety is real. they give out a paper stating that “Separation anxiety is a common developmental stage that many children experience. It is normal part of a child’s emotional development, but it can be challenging for both the child and parent.” Then it goes into strategies that help the transition.

    I hope that his won’t be as bad as mine has been I had a really horrible nightmare Saturday night. It started as a friend of mine his wife and kids came too to a store called B&W. Instead of having elevators and stairs they had platforms that had no walls or doors. The wife and the youngest moved towards me and my son. They were on the platform while we were on the second floor. We got what we needed. We got on the platform. Me and the wife were on the platform. The youngest and my son were still on the second floor. I told little man to hurry. Well, he almost made it. His hands caught the edge of the platform for just a second. Then he fell under the platform. Normally when he falls he’ll say he’s okay or start crying. This time there wasn’t a sound security came and we had to wait for the platform to go back up. That’s when I saw the horrific scene of what had happened. We had a funeral for little man. I won’t go into the more gory details of what came after. It’s terrifying to think about losing your son at such a young age and all he’s really had is you.