So far, May is being at least as big a pain in the ass as I anticipated, if not bigger. Somehow, the end of the school year just does that - program, concert, field trips, ceremonies, dances - the kids' stuff is completely off the hook.
John's place of employment is in complete upheaval as well. Hello, stress for breakfast every day.
I'm trying to manage the flow of things, in addition to my biggest training month so far, and while I'm not failing, I'm not thriving either. Kind of holding my head above water, sometimes able to swim, and sometimes forced to tread water.
This week, the focus had been James. His final IEP meeting before kindergarten was so good and positive and incredible, that I cried. And I wasn't the only one in that room in tears, even if I WAS the only person with any blood ties to the kid in question. His team is beyond amazing. I needed them to know. Come to find out, one of the other teachers (one who has known him since the VERY BEGINNING) was also brought to tears by my son last week. All while watching him manage a situation that didn't go the way he wished, where he was able to CALM HIMSELF DOWN with no intervention from anyone else. All by himself. He calmed himself down. I cannot begin to express how huge that was. Is.
Yesterday we got to go to the zoo. What a wonderful time spent just us looking at what he loves the most - animals. It was a gorgeous day and we had so much fun together.
My running this week started off great and then a host of life things got in the way. James has no school today, but I was planing on getting back on track tonight.
Then I got a call that my friends' mother passed away in Arizona and could I please get their kids from school and keep them overnight?
There's only one possible answer to a question like that. Of course. I'll take care of everything, you take care of you.
Running may or may not be happening later. Seven kids in my house WILL be happening later.
But sometimes, you have to let it go.
Life and friendship are more important today.
"Life and friendship are more important today."
ReplyDeleteYou've got that right. My heart goes out to your friend.
I think it's absolutely incredible that James is overcoming challenges. What a kid! I bet I'd be crying, too, if I were in that room (even if I have no blood ties to him AND I wasn't even remotely involved in the process that led up to the progress report!). You're a pretty incredible mama and friend. I hope you get a very special and happy Mother's Day this weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhile I don't know James other than your blog, I TOTALLY get what you're talking about with the progress and how HUGE that incident (or lack of incident) was. How fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I totally hear you on the priorities. Lots of life has been shuffled around for us lately, with no end in sight. You're doing the right thing, and there's definite comfort in that. And hey, maybe your body needs a rest. :)
Yes absolutely. Life and friendship are more important today. Prayers for your friends.
ReplyDeleteYay for your son's progress! That's wonderful! I'm so happy for you...for him...for his teachers! Awesome.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your friend. Very sad especially so close to mother's day. You're a great friend and yes youre right. There is only one answer in that situation!
You are so right Bobbi!!!
ReplyDeleteYay Bobbi! And remember that you don't always have to be superwoman. You do what you have to do, but running is to make you happy. Good luck with so many kiddos!
ReplyDeleteYep: I have had a week where I wanted to run, and couldn't due to life getting in the way. It can be frustrating, but sometimes that's what you have to do!
ReplyDeleteHope May gets better!
You are a good friend
ReplyDelete7 kids, yikes! Good luck. May is kicking my ass so far too . . .
ReplyDeleteGreat quote about life and friendship.
ReplyDelete7 kids at home: you will be very busy.
Glad he likes the animals. We should love them.
Shew, good luck with all the kids.
ReplyDeleteYou are a good friend and life will take care of you and smooth itself out, just give it a little time xx
What an up and down week! I am so happy that James is doing so well. :) That really makes me smile and feel warm and fuzzy.
ReplyDeleteI hope your friends are doing okay. As okay as they can be! :(
It's good to get the miles in when you can, but real life should always come first, right? :)
First Yay for James! That is a huge triumph for everyone involved.
ReplyDeleteI don't call this month MAYhem for nothing. Yikes. If we can just make it thru the next 2-3 weeks we'll be golden. SO. MUCH. STUFF!
Can't imagine fitting marathon training into that. Kudos to you however you manage it.
Hope the weekend was kind to you! :)