Friday, March 14, 2008

Why are people so mean? I don't understand why people in society can be so judgemental and mean at times. They automatically assume the worst and go with it. Yesterday was not a good day for me. First I pick up Jax only to find out that one of the staff at daycare feels that he has BKS. Do you know what BKS is? She calls it Bratty Kid Syndrome. Well guess what folks he does not have BKS. UGH!! It drives me insane to have to deal with people's ignorance. Now I have been known to speak my mind at times. I am really trying to work on this. But, it is going to be very difficult for me to interact with this woman without saying anything. Luckily 2 of the other staff members walked out of the staff meeting after this happened. They were as furious as I am. But, this is my fear for him. My biggest deep down fear. I as a teacher see it everyday. Here we are looking at changing his daycare situation to something more structured and my fear is that no one will walk out at the new place. Meaning that people won't take the time to understand and love him. It is hard being a working mom and trusting the care of my kids to someone else. I spend only 2-3 hours a day with my kids awake during the week. They spend 8-9 hours. It just breaks my heart that Jax will run into this over and over again throughout his educational career.
Then, I ran a couple errands last night. Big problem getting in line at TJMAXX. The whole set-up is confusing and it was open in several different places. As I was getting in line this woman approaches from the left and I said I was sorry I didn't know she was in line. She said that was fine and to go ahead. Well then this couple that was walking behind me through the store came up behind her after a couple minutes. The lady asked if I was making a return. I said no. Then she says I was trying to cut in line in front of everyone. Dude, she wasn't even there when I got in line. I said I was not trying to do that. I explained the confusion. Her husband then said something about me making up excuses now that I was embarrassed. Which I was. I don't do things like that and to be accused was driving me insane. Thank goodness for kind strangers. Because at that point the lady in front of me said I could go in front of her. I mean this guy was out of control and that nearly put him over the edge. I told her it wasn't necessary and I wasn't trying to cheat anyone at all and would go to the end of the line if necessary. She said no I was to go in front of her. So the whole time I am in line, this guy and his wife are going off on me. I just ignored. When I left I turned and told the lady thank you again. Of course this put him over the edge even more. He was shouting at me still until I walked out the door.
I just don't get where people get off. Come on. Do people not realize there is so much else to be concerned about in this world? Why are people so judgmental and mean? UGH!
Anywho, kids are well. Hanny B has had 5 days in a row with no accidents at school! That girl is so strong headed. Both a blessing and a scary thing!

Friday, March 7, 2008

Super mom. That is what 2 different people have called me this week. I certainly don't feel like it. Wish I could. Always feeling like there is more to do and that I could always be better.
It is fun to see the kids interact when there is just 2 of them. Jaxon and one of the twins is always neat. Jaxon has been so caring towards them this week. It is funny how he chooses his favorite for the day. For that time he says he doesn't like the other one. I always ask him if he still loves them though. He always says yes. You can't force his emotions. Family members always ask him if he loves them and he mostly says, "No!" But then when he does show his emotion it is more than worth the wait. Yesterday on the way home, Jaxon was in the way back and he was reaching up to hold Hannah's hand. Not because she or he was upset. Just because. All the way home. It was so freaking cute! Of course I had to hold Hunter's hand. They were also having full blown conversations with each other. It cracks me up. Half the time I have no idea what they are saying, especially when it is the twins. I don't think Jax always knows what they are telling him, but he always responds and continues the conversation.
11 Days until spring-break. Can't wait! Getting ready to move. Slowly but surely. It will be interesting to see how the kids react to the new digs. They are all going to be in big kid beds. Kinda scary. Should make bedtime interesting....

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

What a whirlwind life is. Ant is having cataract surgery this morning and we have been so busy and stressed with other things I haven't even had a chance to worry. No big deal, I am sure he will be fine. Making progress in the Jaxon area. He is currently sleeping. Yep, sleeping. This is rare considering neither of us are in bed with him. Went to see an excellent doctor yesterday that specializes in combining holistic and regular medicine with unique kids. Jaxon is definitely unique. Dr. doesn't feel he is autistic. He feels there are sensory issues and a definite language problem, but doesn't feel like he is truly autistic. He exhibits the behaviors, but Dr. feels like we can clean those up. May be why more and more kids are being diagnosed autistic. Such a blessing to find a doctor to look at the whole picture. Did I mention he is sleeping? He slept through the whole night. Dr. gave us melatonin for him at bedtime. Seems to be doing the trick. We also have zinc, cod liver oil, probiotics, and vitamins. Anthony can't argue that the melatonin worked, so I am hoping this will help him accept the rest of the treatment plan. We have to go milk free with him for a month. I want to do this now, because I think it will be easier than gluten free before we move. When we move we will do gluten free.
By the way, we finally found a house. Can't believe how awesome it is. Will be signing the lease this weekend and moving over spring break. Lots of packing and cleaning to do. We will have the boys around the next few weekends to help.? Not sure if that is good or bad? Maybe a little of both. Love them dearly, but they tend to create more chaos instead of helping. Motivating Kamron is like pulling teeth from an elephant! Justin is doing better now. He is a big help with the little ones when we are trying to do something. They love their Justin.
Promise to post pictures of the latest happening in the Martinez house. Anthony was in the restroom upstairs when Jaxon was downstairs watching TV yesterday. BIG MISTAKE! Jaxon found daddy's trimmers. Need I say more. Jaxon is now a look-alike to his favorite cartoon character Caillou. Yep, completely bald. Unbelievable. I still don't know how to react. I catch a glimpse of him out of the corner of my eye and it still freaks me out. Bless his heart. He says he didn't like long hair. Ha, ha!