My blog, my rant

Why does anyone think they have the right to judge how I live my life? More specifically, who I am friends with? Yes, I am very selective about the people I let into my life. I have my reasons for that and I dont have to justify them to anyone!! Curtis and I are not anti-social by any means. We choose to surround ourselves (and our children) with people who have the same values as we do.

Also, these people understand what we deal with everyday raising a special needs child. These friends have got to be some of the best people on earth. I watch some of them deal with so much and they handle it so well. These are also people who truly understand me when I say, "its been a bad day with Haley." While I understand that Haley's issues could be a great deal worse, we struggle everyday with her. She turns 7 on Friday and while we celebrate her day and make sure she is happy as can be, part of me will be anxiously awaiting phone calls from 4 doctors to schedule appointments for her.

The other half of our friends are the guys Curtis works with and their families. While some have grown kids, no kids, or kids about the same age as ours, none of them completely get what we go through daily. However, they understand that we, as a family, deal with this every day. We have never hid Haley's issues from them, it wouldnt be fair. If I am going to invite you into my house, you need to be aware of what that entails.

So, before you decide to say that I think I'm too good for you, or that I have no life, think again. I do have a life and it revolves around my kids right now. And that will become more apparent when you hear me say, "I cant do that because Haley has an appointment in Seattle that day." And, before anyone points it out, Girl Scouts is a big part of our lives right now. It just so happens that our GS friends fall into one of the above groups.

Lastly, I love, love, love my friends!! If you have a problem with who I surround my self with, then say it directly to me, not to anyone else.

Letter to a Friend

Yeah, I know most people will send an email but this needs to put out there.

KS~This one's for you, my dear!!!!

I am so grateful for myspace (eventhough I dont get on there anymore)!! For without it, my world would have missed out on all the Southern charm you contain. Over the last 2 (yes, its been 2 years), I've seen you go from an expectant mom praying to make it to 37 weeks to a strong, independent mother. Not saying you were weak before but you know what I mean. After E was born, I would read your blog and I would see so much of what I went through with Haley in them. You have always done what is best for E and never apologized for it. You have spent the last 2 years weeding out the drama and bs so that you would be able to provide the best life for your daughter. I have truly enjoyed being able to watch E grow (even from 3k miles away). She is such a blessing but I dont need to tell you that.

Lastly, I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am that you have found M!! I love that you and E are able to spend this time with him. Your family is truly beautiful! Life with kids is a crazy, wild, non-stop ride and I'm so glad for you that you're not doing it alone anymore. Oh, one more tidbit for you to file away, remember not to stress about things that have NOT happened yet! Recognize that certain things will happen at some point and be prepared. But then leave it at that. Take things as they come. Everyone says God wont give you more than you can handle so deal with the problems on your plate, cherish the blessings and remember the buffet line, if something is good, you can always go back for more!!

Love ya, Yankee Doodle!!


P.S. if you havent checked out KS's blog, you should!!! I love her!!! Find her @ http://thekellisue.blogspot.com