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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 100908" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Wow Heather, that's definately a rant and brag post!</p><p></p><p>First, the good stuff. Sounds as if little miss difficult child is maturing! Making the medication decision and stepping in to help you regarding the move is a real positive sign that she is making progress! Great news!</p><p></p><p>And now, on to the one you call a easy child! Sounds like a difficult child to me! I, like you, understand the anxiety that a move can make for someone like him. My difficult child would be traumatized should we move (which is in my future because I really do want to downsize from this huge old house I live in). </p><p></p><p>I know you've probably done this already, but sitting down with him alone and having an "adult" discussion regarding the move and your health concerns is a good idea. I know the kids know you have health issues, but it might be a good idea to validate their concerns.</p><p></p><p>I know my sister in law has had numerous surgeries for a tumor on her leg (including subsequent plastic surgeries) and her 14 year old has begun to see difficult child's therapist. His grades began to slip and he started making some dumb choices. It was all related to his fear and stress over his mom's illness.</p><p></p><p>When you hear adults who either lost or had a parent who was very ill when they were young, they all tell you it molded part of who they are today and is something that they can never part with (the rememberance of an ill parent). </p><p></p><p>Counting your blessings, that you are getting better, that your mom and dad are able to help you out, and that difficult child seems to be making great progress, are all things I know you are thankful for. Perhpas easy child/difficult child needs a little reminder about what he needs to be thankful for!!</p><p></p><p>Hope he settles.</p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 100908, member: 805"] Wow Heather, that's definately a rant and brag post! First, the good stuff. Sounds as if little miss difficult child is maturing! Making the medication decision and stepping in to help you regarding the move is a real positive sign that she is making progress! Great news! And now, on to the one you call a easy child! Sounds like a difficult child to me! I, like you, understand the anxiety that a move can make for someone like him. My difficult child would be traumatized should we move (which is in my future because I really do want to downsize from this huge old house I live in). I know you've probably done this already, but sitting down with him alone and having an "adult" discussion regarding the move and your health concerns is a good idea. I know the kids know you have health issues, but it might be a good idea to validate their concerns. I know my sister in law has had numerous surgeries for a tumor on her leg (including subsequent plastic surgeries) and her 14 year old has begun to see difficult child's therapist. His grades began to slip and he started making some dumb choices. It was all related to his fear and stress over his mom's illness. When you hear adults who either lost or had a parent who was very ill when they were young, they all tell you it molded part of who they are today and is something that they can never part with (the rememberance of an ill parent). Counting your blessings, that you are getting better, that your mom and dad are able to help you out, and that difficult child seems to be making great progress, are all things I know you are thankful for. Perhpas easy child/difficult child needs a little reminder about what he needs to be thankful for!! Hope he settles. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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