This morning as I was reviewing what I had written two years ago, I sit in shock that it has been two years. As all parents do, I ask myself where has this time gone? I've wanted to write to update and keep track of my son's ADHD progression, unable to take what is on my mind and put into words.
My feelings turn to both joy and sadness as I read the previous posts. I am remembering my cotton topped blue eyed boy tagging along behind me wherever I went, curling up on my lap to read books at bedtime (our limit was three or we would have never stopped), laughing and cracking jokes that he made up in his head. Where exactly has this child gone?
The past two years have brought many, many wonderful memories: travel, new hobbies, new friends and adventures galore. But they have also brought about countless hours of on-task reminders, patience waning, exasperation and again reminding.
His commitment to be by his mommy's side is gone, friends are most important now, which is a wonderful part of growth and maturity. But please, please remember to call me if you leave their house and head to another friend's. I worry when you are gone.
The desire to read is lagging, this requires a concentration capability that is not second nature. This saddens me, to know that you may never experience the adventures that books will take you on.
Your creativity is still alive, the stories you write and art you create at school are top notch! Please do not ever lose the desire to express yourself creatively. This could prove to be a good outlet in your future.
More is expected of a child as they mature, normal daily routines should be set by now. A 9 year old is capable of this and so much more. It seems the only thing I can continually count on is the love that I can offer him and that ADHD will rear its ugly head again.
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