Update
Happy New Year!
It’s been a while since I’ve checked in here. We’ve all had the crud/flu/colds — not as bad as some people have had, but bad enough to put a wrench in the works. At the same time I’ve been busy with work, holidays, computer problems, and all in all, I’ve had my hands full.
On the Bouncy Boy front, we filled out the paperwork to change our insurance, and I set up the neuropsych eval. The earliest appointment we could get is for next March (!) but we’re also on the cancellation list, so it could happen earlier. Right now I’m not feeling particularly urgent about it, either. Our little guy is doing great these days. He is so much calmer than he was earlier in the fall. He got a fantastic report card and much praise from his teacher. And best of all, he is doing so well with his little violin. He is thrilled to be learning Twinkle and he practices every day without (much) complaint. His attention span has increased enormously since the fall. Our practice sessions last about 20 minutes now, and he stays impressively (for him) focused throughout.
And, I made a decision. This blog is way too negative. Daily grind? Explosive child? It’s all about what’s wrong with my child! No wonder I haven’t felt like writing here in so long. If I really wanted to write here, I would, despite my excuses in the first paragraph. Ok, call me wishy-washy (maybe I have ADD!), but I’ve started a new blog for the new year. It’s burgoo, it’s now my primary blog, and I hope to see you there!
I know what it’s like to have “bouncy” children! Keep up your spirits!
I have a few bouncy boys myself, along with 2 bouncy girls. I try to right a blog that is optimistic and upbeat, even though I may not always feel that way…writing nice things is a stress reliever, and if I write enough happy things, maybe things will be happier, (or at least I’ll view them that way.)
Lindsey Petersen, http://5kidswdisabilities.wordpress.com
Glad you’re back!! And your words are true! We’ve got to stay positive, eh?
Kelly
http://www.ourordinaryday.wordpress.com
Thanks for stopping by! Your comment reminds me of something I used to do when I was an angsty adolescent. Sometimes when I was really upset I would go to the mirror and give myself a great big grin. I think there is something about the actual physical FEELING of the corners of your mouth going up… I don’t know, but I would always end up laughing despite myself. Maybe writing happy things will have a similar effect.