Weather Report
It’s been mighty gloomy lately and I’m not talking about the weather. My disposition has been especially poor. Too much work, not enough exercise, not enough sleep, and too much work. (Did I mention work?)
So, when I have a bad disposition, I’m probably not the easiest person with whom to live. The Bean describes me as cranky. He’s being nice. He ought to say “Asshat” because I’ve been all over his ass. When you get to that point when every little thing drives you over the edge – that’s where I was.
A parent of a special needs kid requires patience and I had none. After one particular sleepless night, getting ready for an early morning orthodontist’s appointment was especially rough. Waking The Bean on a normal school morning is tough enough. 45 minutes early was almost impossible. “Bean, get up.” “Bean, get ready.” “Bean, let’s go.” “Bean, let’s go.” “BEAN!!! LET’S GO!!!”
On the way to the appointment, a radio station reports the weather. “Mostly cloudy, a chance of thunderstorms.” We ride on. Suddenly, out of nowhere The Bean announces “Mostly cloudy, a chance of ‘BEAN, LET’S GO!!’”
Priceless.
A parent of a special needs kids requires patience – that is the understatement. Hat’s off to you (and I dont mean ass hats) for making a crack of dawn appointment in the first place. Get some sleep – go to the gym – give yourself a break and sit tight while the thunderstorms pass. As I always say – Learn how to dance in the rain.
Marianne
18 May 10 at 2:07 PM