Marg,
Great points! He goes to daycare M-Th 8am-3pm or whenever easy child 2 or the other gma can pick him up. I just found out this is his 5th daycare, and he already has a warning at this one.
So, mom is in major denial, or like you said, she wants him to be the perfect little guy so my son doesn't hit the pavement! I am really close with girlfriend, but she is soooo insecure that whenever I have brought up possibly talking with Pediatrician, she gets all upset. I have offered to go with her, as I have been there done that, still am in fact. I have offered to pick her up (she doesn't drive) and take her to "really great seminars" to continue her education as I am with parenting. Through my son I have heard that it really hurt her feelings that I suggested it.
And yes, we do have awesome programs for little difficult children to be, my easy child 3/difficult child? is in one now. I subtly suggested that R be evaluated as he might get into one of these programs that are FREE.
Tomorrow evening ought to be a good test. girlfriend's mom is throwing her a surprise 21st b'day party and so there will be lots of people and kidlets there. We shall see how R does with me, other Gma, Gpa, mom and my son all busy with other people. Needless to say, I will be sticking to Jayme like glue!
Thanks for the suggestions, as this continues to be such a sticky situation.
Thanks and hugs,
Vickie