Better Than The Average Mom

March 14, 2006 / by MentalHealthRN

   ( I am bragging so this title is "in my humble opinion"...  :-)  )

This weekend we  will celebrate my grandson's  8th birthday.
 
"M" has autistic traits, but for those haven't heard me talk about him, just let me say he is very high functioning.
 
My daughter is now a single parent.  She and "M's" dad divorced when he was 4 so she has had to make all the major decisions when it came to major things -- for instance, finding the right schools and moving to that area,  getting him involved in soccer and activities, etc.  This week she has him enrolled in a "bike course" for special needs children. He is doing a fantastic job and will be riding by the end of the week. 
 
My hats off to you dear daughter. I raised two by myself for several years and it was no easy task, the things I went thru are nothing compared to what you are doing , all alone.  Being in law school in addition, well, I just don't see how you do it. You are a stronger woman than I ever was. I admire you more than you know. <3
 
This weekend she is going to have his party and I just received an email from her showing me the coolest thing she is going to rent.  I wish you could see a larger photo, but it is sturdy enough for adults. These are rented by the day.
 
It looks as though Saturday will be a fun filled day for all ...  we will be praying for nice weather!
 

             

17 comments on Better Than The Average Mom

  • gwensgifts said 2 years ago
    oooh that looks fun! I'm in the process of planning Kevin's party too. I wish the weather would be warmer so we could get something like that. We are having a big pirate themed party. We're gonna have a blast. I know you guys will too![THUMBUP]
  • MentalHealthRN said 2 years ago
    Gwen, of all the gifts we got him "ON" the day of his birthday.... the thing he liked the most was the $3.00 parrot that came with the pirates theme she did at home. Game boy VS Parrott. Parrott wins.[LOL]
  • gwensgifts said 2 years ago
    [TONGUE]then I need to get one of those!!! [LOL] kids are the best!!! grandkids are even better...u can send them home[ROLLEYES][HEART]
  • bluegrasslady said 2 years ago
    have a great day with your daughter and grandson, [HEART][THUMBUP]TXMOM
  • MentalHealthRN said 2 years ago
    thanks, pray for good weather![ROLLEYES][HEART]
  • DefyingGravity101 said 2 years ago
    That is so awesome!!

    Your daughter is truly amazing, but she has an amazing mother so it is no surprise!!!![THUMBUP]
  • elkhound said 2 years ago
    can i come?[THUMBUP]
  • MentalHealthRN said 2 years ago
    you don't need an invitation.
  • greeneyedgemini said 2 years ago
    Ooooohhh I want to come too!! I love those things! And it doesn't matter that the last time I was in one I fell right on my head.... It didn't do any "real" damage!![BLUSH]
  • MentalHealthRN said 2 years ago
    what's one more, better yet, let's do it at the Grand Hotel[THUMBUP]
  • dawgnurse said 2 years ago
    [THUMBUP]Kudos to your daughter, her son and you! Here's hoping for a wonderful weekend for a special guy.[WINK][HEART]
  • jensgems said 2 years ago
    Your daughter is trully amazing! I am lucky to have a loving husband to back me up and help me with my son's I just couldn't imagine having to make all those tough decisions on my own. I would also struggle, I think, in the evenings when the boys were in bed and there was noone to play ideas etc off of! [THUMBUP][HEART]

    ps that bouncy tunnel looks the business - lovin' it!!
  • MentalHealthRN said 2 years ago
    [LOL][WINK]
  • jensgems said 2 years ago
    I realy should read my comments after I add the pics as it now doesn't make sense!!! What I meant was ... The evenings would be tough on your own .
  • ChihulahuaLover said 2 years ago
    Oh Cindy that is great!!![HEART][THUMBUP] He will have a great time!!![SMILE] You all will. I will pray for nice weather. I think that you will have nice weather because we are suppose to have rain and thunderstorms this weekend. So, it shouldn't get to you before Sunday or Monday.[ROLLEYES]

    Love ya,
    Jenn[HEART][SMILE]
  • MentalHealthRN said 2 years ago
    [WINK][HEART]
  • nittineedles said 2 years ago
    Geez, all I got for my 8th birthday was a cake and presents.[HUH]

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