Kade's had a rough week...a really rough week. Monday started off at a 10 and by Tuesday he'd gone to a 1, maaayyybbbee 2.
He was SO excited to get his expander off and braces on....
he thought it'd be glorious.
All the attention,
the instant 'i'm a big kid' factor....
not.so.
Instead he had a LONG appointment and a LOT of pain.
This kid's mouth is so jacked up it requires all kinds of gear.
My favorite Kade quote this week was when he climbed into the car
after his appointment and threw 'said gear' into the car saying...
"Now I've gotta do all this crap!!!"
To make matters worse, he hates school.
Notsomuch hates school but he loves to homeschool.
For those of you that missed it,
as of 2011 the boys are back at their old school.
What's that? I never told you? Well, that's because I'm totally embarrassed that my tween
gets my panties in such a bunch that I refuse to teach him any longer.
It's all I can do to mother this strong willed child.
Love him to death but paybacks are a (you know what)! :)
Anyhow, it wasn't easy for me to make the decision of sending Kade back too because,
1. He wants to homeschool
and
2. I want him to homeschool
but after him going it alone last year,
I know how lonely he gets.
It was rough on him especially when we would dropoff/pickup Jaxon
and Kade would see his bff or "only the best aide in the whole entire
WORLD!"
So I sent him back,
against his will.
He's sad about it and I'm sad about it...
so I'm just praying I made the right decision
because I'm well aware this bouncing back and forth
is no good.
Being a parent seems to be kicking my butt this week.
Jaxon tested up 2 levels in math to Algebra.
How that happened I'll never know,
he's super smart but math's never been his best subject.
Anyway, his homework's a beast and he's struggling,
yet the teacher insists he stay at that level.
Thanks to Big Papa for tutoring him
every.night.
So even with the tears this week,
and the power struggles (with every kid),
I'm reading this
and learning to find joy and happiness in the little things like
family scripture study and
Miss Sophia learning to tie her own robe....
saving me from doing it fifty-seven times a day.
Feel free to give me a tongue lashing some advice
on how to parent because frankly, I'm not feeling so hot about it!!
Jessica, your an awesome mom and your kids LOVE you. Kids sometimes don't like their parents, that is part of growing up for kids and for parents. Your doing what is best for them. They are great, fun, loving kids and you had a lot to do with that. BTW, the girls are really looking forward to coming and seeing them in September when we come for my nana & papa's 50th.
ReplyDeleteDear Jessica,
ReplyDeleteA. you are HILARIOUS 2. Thank you for being REAL on your blog and not sugar coat my life is so great always, be like me-ness and C. Hang in there!! You're great!!
Love,
Your blog stalker, Cami
Yay, so excited for you to come in September...hope you'll stay with us! Thanks Missy, you're a sweetie.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cami, good to know you're stalking me. :D
ReplyDeleteDid you send them back to ALA? I'm strongly considering it for next year. You are a great mom. And speaking of strong willed children, my are also kicking my butt. The thought that keeps going through my head is "And they aren't even teenagers yet". Oh boy.
ReplyDeleteBrianne, you are so right. I'm wondering how much worse it's going to be when instead of dealing with a 68 pounder, I have to discipline a 160 pound man! Eeek. I better take up Tae-Bo again. :D
ReplyDeleteI found you over at our wonderful Edie's site and she said that you'd sent her books, too, and I knew that I had to meet you so here I am! You have a wonderful family/site and I can't wait to read more!
ReplyDeleteMANY blessings to you,
Lana
You are AWESOME and I love how totally honest you are! Your are stinkin' hilarious too! I love how you write! It's refreshing!!!! You are a super mom and your kids a so blessed to have you!!! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about the rough week...and the winter woes. January is a hard month! I remember getting braces. They would tear the inside of my lips and just be so sore. Hoping your little man is adjusting to them...and hoping they won't have to be on long. Jess~you know what is best for your family....you'll get no tongue lashing from me. My twins don't love school work..I've been known to close my bedroom door and cry(and pray)in the middle of our lessons. Take each day(or semester) at a time. I've got a couple of strong willed boys....I could share what works for us. Hoping you all are having a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI must say you know how to blog. I only hope I can be half as good haha =]
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the bumpy week. It is obvious that you are a fabulous mama! Never easy to figure out how to best educate our wee ones. I honestly don't think there is a best way, just through prayer and putting our trust in God's will are we able to teach. Some days/weeks we all feel like you described, embarrassed by our perceived failures. But I salute you for being brave enough in the first place to make the choice to homeschool a strong willed child. Cheers to you, hope this week rocks for you!
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