JESSIE'S VEGAS

Some people do not like their in-laws. I kinda like mine. Mainly they are fascinating to talk to, well-read and up on current events. I have shied away from disclosing to them that I am not of a Republican persuasion,but that for years I have taken each political persons agenda, picked it apart and scrutinized my choices before voting.  I was surprised to hear they were the same way and were annoyed with those who voted a purely democratic or republican. I have been reviewing the constitution with Jess this year and I adore our founding fathers! These dudes were no nonsense fellows with a clear goal in mind.The day to day preservation of basic human liberty!  They did not agree on everything,but they were dears!  My in-laws called them statesmen and said even back then they warned of the day when political offices might be bought with money!  How right they were! I found my 13-year old was always present in the room,  along with Jess moving constantly around, b...

So Many GOOD things have happened! Syd is gaining function at an incredible rate and is blowing her teacher's away with her progress. Lauren is holding down a job and is happily married! Jess is getting almost straight A's in school and She feels more focused. Her ADD seems to be taking a back seat. Even Alyssa has shown wonderful progress! She decided to stop taking her meds for her Tourettes and she is not having any angry outbursts. It was the goal of her doctor when she was quite young that one day she would not need medicine. Really there is only one thing dampening my day, but I find I have to go hide when I cry because I do not want anyone to know or think I am ungrateful. I even somehow hope to disguise my tears from God.  He has helped us SO much, maybe I am petty or childish. I suspect I am just sad to be reminded in such a blatant fashion that there really is something unusual in my kid's craniums...most of the time they appear normal so even I try not to rememb...