two more weeks until school

[Gillian]

Oh boy, only two more weeks until the start of school and all the headaches that entails. The summer went surprisingly well after a very rough school year for both my boys (14 and 10). I'm already tired out just thinking about 'school'. Does anyone else feel like this or are you all jumping for joy the kids will be back in school?

[helpusnow]

Hi Gillian, I felt exactly like you do. I have 5 weeks
left before my ds 13 yr old begins back to school,
but we didn't get out of school until the last week of June so it probably all evens out. I dreaded the homework
and assignment fight, the getting him out of bed early,
the rush to hockey games, piano lessons, voice, soccer etc, etc..... I have 3 other children besides our add son.
This past week, however, I got a real reality check and
wake-up call. Two families in our small community are
really suffering. One family lost their 21 year old son in a
car accident and the next day a 43 yr old mother died of
an anurism leaving behind a 13 boy and a 12 yr old girl.
I feel really guilty for the times I complained about how
difficult our son can be.( I think adhd and adolescence
makes a very trying combo) I pray God will give me the
patience and strength to be a more understanding mother and be a more thankful mother. I know two
families who would trade places with me in a minute.
I hope this story gives you some strength to face this years school year.................

[notab]

Actually I am ready to send my two big kids back, they are bored and making me crazy with their fighting. Our public schools start next week already.

I would keep my little ADHD LDer home with me forever if I could. I think this school year is really hard with the new CAPD dx and the start of the ADHD meds, I just want to keep him home and protect him

I know that there are people with worse issues, and I feel guilty about complaining. I am hoping that this is just part of the grieving process and I'll toughen up. It is so unlike me to get emotional.

Cindy

[Gillian]

Well, school day has arrived. My 10 year old started today and my teen starts tomorrow. I feel very mixed. It's strange not having my little guy around.