Sunday, January 04, 2009

Happy New Year

I have no real resolutions for this year. Sad, I know. I just never got into making resolutions. They always made me feel like I had failed at something in the previous year and then I had feelings of guilt. Maybe that should be my resolution, feeling less guilt.

I feel guilty when the kids don't want me to go to work. I feel guilty whenever Ron and I have a disagreement even when I know it is not my fault. I just cannot escape the guilty feeling. But if I failed to feel less guilty over things then I would just feel even guiltier.

The biggest news for us right now is that Samuel is going to a behavioral specialist on Wednesday. He is behind verbally and socially and there is obviously a problem. The good news is that our daycare provider, preschool teacher, and family doctor all agree that whatever the problem he is high functioning with it and can obviously make progress (that is why it has taken so long to diagnose). His latest is that he loves Alice Cooper and walks around singing 'No More Mr Nice Guy.'

We all want the best for each other and written words can come out in completely unintended ways. There is no vocal cues to go off of to understand the true meaning. Something meant gently and lovingly can come out harsh and cruel.

Amy

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