I'm not really surprised to see the crap hit the fan, in this thread..it was bound to happen eventually.

I mean, seriously ya'll..it's not exactly as if keeping private matters private is a recurring theme in this thread..

Okay, okay..I'm being lighthearted about it all..as it's all a bunch of sillyness anyway.

ditto

No.

..but I did teach both of my kids how to burp the ABC's.

I'm almost ashamed of that now, as my daughter tends to do it for strangers.

I just wanna echo those words..as I have so much respect for those who work in this field. And Lisa, although I knew this was what you do..I don't think I've ever had the chance to tell YOU how I feel. There have been so many times that I've contemplated trying to get involved myself, but to be honest..am unsure I could handle such a challanging work AND home life.

I don't keep it a secret, but I'm not really outspoken to often about my son either..at least, not about our difficulties. My son is 12, currently diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, and Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder. The BPD is questionable, as he has well defined cycles..but atypical symptoms. He does not now, nor has he ever benefited from the BPD mood stabilizors and no two doctors agree, however the diagnosis remains. My son, at this point cannot be safely cared for in a home environment..at least not by a single mom of two, working full time..as he needs full time monitoring for his own safety and therefore lives in a Residential Treatment center. At this point, it's unknown what will happen in 2 years when he "ages out" of the RTC. The most likely outcome will be a slightly less restrictive group home, but I continue to fight to have him at home as much as possible. After almost 3 years at the RTC, he is now able to spend time alone with me, at home or out in the community..although time is limited as my daughter cannot be present during those visits unless there are two adults present.

The most frustrating issue with having a special needs child, is the stereotypes that are placed on them. My son is outgoing, makes friends easily, does very well in school (is not delayed), etc. If you met him on the street and had not read these words, you would have no reason to think that he is anything other than a "normal" 12 year old boy, and everyone that spends time with him, understands why this kid is worth all the extra effort.

I've been really lucky to have found some incredible friends (and one amazing guy, who has my heart)who support me, encourage me, and help me get through.

yeah, that's soooo me.

SSDD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLeWB3C2cLo

Another Saturday Night Lyrics
Artist(Band):Cat Stevens


Another saturday night and I ain't got nobody
I've got some money 'cause I just got paid
Now how I wish I had someone to talk to
I'm in an awful way.

I got in town a month ago
I've seen a lot of girls since then,
If I could meet 'em I could get 'em
But as yet I haven't met 'em
Thats how I'm in the state I'm in.

CHORUS

Another fella told me
He had a sister who looked just fine
Instead of bein' my deliverance
She had a strange resemblance
To a cat named Frankenstein.

CHORUS

Its hard on a fella
When he don't know his way around
If I don't find me a honey
To help me spend my money
I'm gonna have to blow this town.

CHORUS

Another saturday night and I ain't got nobody
I've got some money 'cause I just got paid
How I wish I had someone to talk to
I'm in an awful, ooh, I'm in an awful way,
He's in an awful way, I'm in an awful ooh,
I'm in an awful way, He's in an awful way.

err, ummm..yeah..

Probably not...I had Taco Bell AGAIN last night. *shrugs*

why yes, yes they would

re: convo with Andy...ahh, how sweet, I think that means you're

hahaha...ya'll are really reaching now, you WILL run out of jokes soon..you will you will

just when I thought you couldn't get any nastier. I ALWAYS WASH MY HANDS.


EDIT: It's sorta sweet how ya'll look out for me though.. lol

*covers eyes*

not really, I usually have Phil on the phone with me...he thinks it's romantic

Phil needs to stop pretending he doesn't like it when I threaten to flog him for bumping this thread

EDIT:

p.s. Lily0923, can I borrow those boots?

Being told to reach under the couch to retrieve a present that he was hiding under there for me, and then being shot in the behind with a BB gun...

..err, never had that happened..but a certain somebody once threatened me that he'd do it, and it's a DEFINITE dealbreaker


other than that, the only definete dealbreakers for me would be physical violence, or threats of..towards me OR my kids..or umm..yanno, possibly having too different of ideas on parenting. My kids have to come first...as would his if that were the case, and if ya can't agree on how to raise them together..it's not gonna work and I guess I could see ending a relationship if the person I was with had no ambition in life, as in..they are dragging you down, 'causing severe emotional or financial distress on you..maybe a drug problem in which they have no desire to seek help, or don't take the help when offered..

..geez, my list is longer than I thought 'cause I just realized I could probably think of a few more..lol

huh?

what the hell are you talking about, Dan?

yes, yes I did

I don't think I'm in the mood for this kinda crap today