Mommage

The Homestretch

Last week was quiet for me but quite hectic for my son.  Not only did he have midterms, he also had Regents and SAT.  After today's Math Regents, he will finally be in the homestretch.  I remember like it was yesterday the time he got kicked out of preschool, and now he's preparing to graduate high school and go to college.  What a journey!  I never thought I'd see the day, but here we are. 

This past week has forced me to face my feelings about my children growing up, graduating high school, college, moving out and even getting married.  A part of me wants to keep them in my care forever, but I know that would be selfish.  I have always enjoyed fixing their meals, doing their laundry, helping with homework, and everything in between, however, I must confess that the thought of a little less responsibility (and work) might actually be a bit appealing.

Is that wrong?      

The Curse of the iPod

Some things just aren't meant to be...     no matter how hard you try.

It all started back in September 2006 when my son asked for an iPod for his birthday.  It was expensive, but he really wanted one.  So we bought it, and he was thrilled beyond belief.  Filled with his favorite music, he had it on him at all times.  They were a match made in heaven... until it turned into a living hell.

The Teenaged Years

So the Kiddo has been having a few behavioral problems at home and at school.  He's been angry and contrary... typical for a a teenager, I know, but he's also been lying and trying to push his female teachers around. 

He tells his tutor one thing, his teachers another, me something completely different and his counselor something else.  Yikes.  That makes it very hard to keep track on what's really going on.  And when he gets called to the carpet for this (as he invariably does) he is uber-defensive. 

So I did what any good parent would do.  I called a a meeting.