Category Archives: ADHD

Where I’m at right now

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

So, firstly, I want to thank you all for your wonderful comments. Every one of them touched my heart. Thank you. It’s been tough, but I am getting there. However, I’ve realized that the only way I’m going to avoid … Continue reading →

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People ask me how I manage it, but evidently, I don’t…

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Yesterday, I sat at the table and I cried through lunch. Not one of those snotty, bellowing, heart-wrenching cries. No. Silent tears dribbled down my face and plopped into my lap – I was tissue-less. Yesterday, one child after another … Continue reading →

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Things aren’t going swimmingly at the moment…

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Things aren’t going swimmingly at the moment. The house looks like a bomb went off in it. Yesterday, I was away the whole day. Doctors in the morning. Pick up the littlest kid from Kindergarten and then take said kid, … Continue reading →

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Let’s start the year with a little bedroom talk

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

Apparently my son’s remote control is broken. Joni decided, in her loveliness and wisdom that this morning, as she is doing work experience at Aden’s school this week, she would take on the responsibility of getting her younger brother up … Continue reading →

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A Monster Challenge

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

I have to make this update short. For two reasons. The first is this beautiful bamboo: Isn’t it gorgeous? NOT! Well OK, it was until yesterday. Until yesterday, we were so proud of something growing so beautifully in our garden. … Continue reading →

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I’m just saying…

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

You know the way, when you’re going on a train journey, with all four children in tow, how you can’t sit all together, in one place? Well, take it from me, it’s not a good idea to sit the one … Continue reading →

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Looking forward

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Now, I could try to bluff my way through and tell you that I’ve been actively crossing off challenges this week. But that would be a lie. And I really am the worst liar in the world. My face always … Continue reading →

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Great news!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

The appointment at the hospital has been pushed right forward: to next week. Fantastic news brought on by events on Friday! So often a silver lining…

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Just ADHD? Update

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

I wrote a post, a few short weeks ago Just ADHD? and I have to say, I am truly amazed at the response it received. Since I wrote that article, things have moved forward in that I finally found myself … Continue reading →

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The more I understand, the more I can make things change

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

Today something amazing has happened. My 12 year-old-daughter, Lori, had an accident on her bike this morning. She had been cycling along, quite normally, then noticed something odd about her bicycle. At some point, the bike ‘gave up’ and off … Continue reading →

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