Since I last blogged…
- I got all set to start school again. I start an elementary education program tomorrow! All online. I am excited and determined to finish. At first, I thought I would do that, then get my MLS to become a librarian, but now, I am thinking of becoming a teacher after all. I know it’s twee and all, but maybe I’ll end up being someone who can make a difference.
- I took ZB to the neurologist about those headaches he’s had over the past year plus. She doesn’t think anything is seriously wrong, but she wants to do an MRI just to be sure. He also has a prescription for Maxalt now. I don’t know if I’m going to fill it though.
- We went back to the ADHD specialist, and I was pretty disappointed. He felt that meds were the way to go and that anything else wouldn’t work. What? Otay. Totally ignoring his advice and doing things my way (possible dietary changes, lots of exercise as usual, yoga, maybe acupuncture, maybe some other holistic stuff). The best thing to come out of this diagnosis deal has been getting ZB’s teacher to lay off.
- I’ve become a vegetarian. I’ve been “almost” vegetarian for a while now, rarely eating meat, but now I’ve cut it out all together. I don’t miss it at all. I don’t know if I’ll stay vegetarian, but I’m happy for now and trying to make sure I get all the proper nutrients.
- I have been purging more crap from around the house. Why does it feel so good to get rid of things you don’t need? I always tell DH that I don’t want to be one of those people that when I die, my family has to sort through loads of my junk. I am always working towards simplicity.
- I’ve had a lot of fun with my family including a field trip to the zoo with Kindy and 2nd grade. Pics to come, of course.
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I’m so inspired. This is going to sound so copy-cat:
I’ve been thinking about becoming a teacher. The more I read about parenting and school, the more I realize that I want more people like me to be in a place of influence. Well, who is more like me than me?
We are almost veg over here. I still eat chicken, though.
It’s HARD to get rid of stuff. Especially for a tree-hugger like me because it hurts to throw something away if I think it may be useful to someone, somewhere. *sigh*
Posted by: Lisa | April 30th, 2008 21:17
I am 100% convinced that EVERYONE can make a difference if they want to! Good luck and congrats!
Posted by: Alissa | May 1st, 2008 15:43
Oh girl - I feel you on the purging. I am determined to get all the extraneous “stuff” out of this house. I have benn partgicularly careful not to buy any new stuff, just for stuff’s sake!
Best wishes with your school program - I’ve got to get off my duff and do something - thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Nerd Girl | May 1st, 2008 17:59
Ummm, I mean “been particularly.” Oops!
Posted by: Nerd Girl | May 1st, 2008 17:59
Congratulations on going back to school!
I hope you are able to find a specialist who can give you tips on managing the ADHD and not just medicating. Glad to hear you are trusting your gut. Meds do help many children, but it seems they should be a last resort, not the first.
Posted by: Kim/hormone-colored days | May 1st, 2008 19:58
What’s the online program you’re doing? I haven’t really been able to find any.
You know, caffeine works wonders on ADHD
It helps mine! Get him some caffeinated water and see what it does to him, lol.
Posted by: Jennie | May 5th, 2008 12:38
Congrats on going back to school!
Yeah, I hate when medication is the “only way.” Bull!
Posted by: Teresa | May 6th, 2008 11:50
Yay for school! that’s awesome! I’ve also been decluttering in bits and spurts and hope to have it done in a few weeks (I was too sick to purge before we moved, now I have a room full of junk) I’ve a ways to go, but I’ve made a ton of progress which really gives me a boost!
What a bummer about the specialist. I say keep on doing what you’ve been doing while looking into what else you can do.
Posted by: Jesse | May 9th, 2008 07:03
I hate that they automatically tell you to put your kids on drugs. Because sorry, I just don’t think they’re thinking of the kid. They’re thinking of the parents/teachers. But that’s my opinion.
Good luck with school! You would be an amazing teacher.
Posted by: Anna | May 14th, 2008 15:36
Hey, Dee! Just wanted to say good luck with school. I’ve been debating on whether or not to attend grad school lately. I’ve also pondered the idea of becoming a teacher too since I come from a family of teachers. All of nine of my grandfather’s sisters were school teachers. Teaching would be ideal for me because teachers get the entire summer off, but I’m not sure if I have the patience to deal with other people’s kids. Oh, and yes, I’m decluttering too. My oldest has the inattentive type of ADHD, which was difficult to diagnose because he is such a well-behaved and well-mannered kid. The doctor recommended medication and made it seem as if I was a bad parent for allowing him to suffer in school without medication. I spent a lot of long nights helping him with his homework and keeping him on track, but it’s worth it if it means he doesn’t have to take medication. As far as food goes, we, for the most part, eat organic all natural food. Most of my groceries come from Wholefoods Market. Things like orange juice may come from Costco, etc.
Posted by: The Fashionista & Baby | June 7th, 2008 13:57