The written word can be a powerful tool for calming the soul. My online friend 'yoda' always knows just what to say.
Me: he has never done the kid homework ritual, he'd never understand my life
yoda: oops
Me: and here I have a kid with a learning difficulty
yoda: just writes checks huh
Me: yep, like that makes a parent
yoda: my youngest had problems
yoda: your work is cut out for you
Me: yes...it is brutal...and I hate the school system
yoda: is he dyslexic
Me: ADD with dyslexia
Me: inattentive type
yoda: ok
Me: auditory processing problems
yoda: the female teachers aren't very sympathetic
Me: he has trouble reading, writing and paying attention
yoda: k
Me: no - they are awful - I agree
yoda: yes
yoda: he will out grow it
yoda: you have to watch he doesnt get lost
yoda: mine excelled in academics eventually
yoda: just needed work
yoda: dedication
Me: he has a slight speech studder and trouble getting his thoughts out I have to tell him to "slow his motor down" or "breathe" so he can get what his racing mind is thinking out
yoda: yes
Me: the school wants to drug him and I say no
yoda: yes- i dont like the zonked kids
yoda: for the teachers- not the kids
Me: exactly
yoda: i agree with you completely
yoda: let them get him a tutor
yoda: a man who wont mind him being active
yoda: the feds used to fund all the special ed
yoda: so they pushed the kids into it
yoda: now the funding not so generous
Me: yes, and ____ just doesn't get it all...he is all about making money, driving fancy cars, having sex... and doing whatever he feels like...he has no clue the sacrifices made for your children
Me: and I am so far from all that 'me' behavior
Me: some days I am lucky my hair gets brushed...lol
yoda: kiss him goodbye then
yoda: a hedonist
Me: yes
yoda: all honor to you
yoda: you wont regret being honorable
yoda: and he will fear his death
Me: oh I think at his age he already does, and I don't have time to worry aboutdeath...hell that would be a nice long nap for me...no laundry
yoda: lol
yoda: indeed
Me: You always say the perfect thing
yoda: been there- done that swety
yoda: i have no regrets
yoda: you wont either
yoda: being hnorable is good for the soul
Me: I am just having a tough time with it all
yoda: yes- i understand
yoda: i almost went under a few times myself
yoda: kids are expensive
Me: lordy - esp a growing boy
yoda: sure
yoda: and he cant understand your circumstances
yoda: they want it all
Me: lol...the men I meet...or my son?...cause you could describe both...although Brian really doesn't ask for a lot
yoda: sure
yoda: brian sems very empathetic
Me: he is...he used his birthday money to buy Scrabble for us to play because I wanted to get it to help him with his words...he had eyed a light sabor and instead said "Mom, I'll get that for us" I was going to buy it. He just kills me sometimes....Of course now I have to play Scrabble all the friggin time
yoda: lol- nice
Me: Yes...my new book is the Dictionary
yoda: lol
And to ponder that I get this amazing advise and support for free with just a click of an instant message button. I value his opinion more than I can say. I wonder how I ever got along before without yodas wise counsel. He rocks. I count myself lucky to receive his gentle viewpoint. He is my muse.
I stayed home from girl's night. Heidi is out of town, and so is Steph - plus it is raining here. A good night to catch up and re-group.
Until next time -
C.
PS. My imaginery lover just "gets it" like yoda does...
