I already know today is going to be a challenging day. I don't think Brittney has eaten much of anything for a few days now. She's struggling with some other stuff and no eating makes everything worse because she doesn't feel good. I should know. I didn't eat much in middle/high school either. I survived mostly on mountain dew and gum, with the occasional piece of Casey's pizza for lunch.
Brittney is really struggling right now. It's hard being a teenager, especially in a household of special needs kids. With a mom who isn't very competent to parent a teenager.
Positives: Brittney gets along well with adults, she doesn't smoke, drink or party, gets decent grades, adores Sophia, is a wonderful gymnast and cheerleader, has an amazing boyfriend and can be an all-around nice kid. When I have alone time, we have some good personal conversations, so at least I'm not out of the loop in her life.
I can't post as much about Brittney as I can about my other kids because she's more of a private person and most of those stories are hers to tell, not mine. I know when her boyfriend of over a year is texting me because he's concerned too, I need to focus on some things with her today.
Two kids are off to the Boys & Girls Club, which I'll pay for tomorrow. I don't mean with money. I mean in their negative behaviors. But right now I need to focus on today.
It's a good thing I don't work in the summer. At least not until July or August.
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