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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 31753" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I imagine it is very stressful trying to make sure everything is</p><p>OK. Dreamer's post is similar to what I was thinking. on the other hand I</p><p>have never dealt with the complex issues you face with your difficult child</p><p>on a daily basis. In fact, due to my sincere admiration for your</p><p>dedication, I hesitate to even hint at a criticism. I guess due</p><p>to the separations it is normal to want to cram in memories. It</p><p>also, however, "may" be indicative of your own anxieties that</p><p>free time might be scarey.</p><p></p><p>When I think back to my childhood (which was not fraught with</p><p>trauma, I admit) the most vivid and pleasant memories are based</p><p>on "senses" rather than activities. The smell of my Moms roast</p><p>in the oven and the sounds from the kitchen always made Sunday</p><p>afternoon special as I colored or read a book. We had a screen</p><p>porch and I can still almost feel the breeze on my skin as we</p><p>played rummy or chinese checkers during quiet times. Even listening to certain music together fosters great memories. I</p><p>listened to classical with Mom, guitar and folk with my Dad,</p><p>swing with my eldest sister. My easy child (and GFGmom) and I enjoy</p><p>show tunes together, my easy child son and I shared rock & roll and raegae (sp). Everyone shares Irish CDs on St. Pattys. Music</p><p>is a passive loving bond.</p><p></p><p>I hope your weekend is wonderful for all of you. You are a wonderful, caring Mom. Hugs. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 31753, member: 35"] I imagine it is very stressful trying to make sure everything is OK. Dreamer's post is similar to what I was thinking. on the other hand I have never dealt with the complex issues you face with your difficult child on a daily basis. In fact, due to my sincere admiration for your dedication, I hesitate to even hint at a criticism. I guess due to the separations it is normal to want to cram in memories. It also, however, "may" be indicative of your own anxieties that free time might be scarey. When I think back to my childhood (which was not fraught with trauma, I admit) the most vivid and pleasant memories are based on "senses" rather than activities. The smell of my Moms roast in the oven and the sounds from the kitchen always made Sunday afternoon special as I colored or read a book. We had a screen porch and I can still almost feel the breeze on my skin as we played rummy or chinese checkers during quiet times. Even listening to certain music together fosters great memories. I listened to classical with Mom, guitar and folk with my Dad, swing with my eldest sister. My easy child (and GFGmom) and I enjoy show tunes together, my easy child son and I shared rock & roll and raegae (sp). Everyone shares Irish CDs on St. Pattys. Music is a passive loving bond. I hope your weekend is wonderful for all of you. You are a wonderful, caring Mom. Hugs. DDD [/QUOTE]
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