My headline is for all those hoping 2021 is very different than 2020.
So far, we have experienced some far worse things than we did in the previous year.
But, we’re still going strong, hoping for a better future, still.
Today was the Inauguration of President Joe Biden & Vice President Kamala Harris.
History was made. It was a nice, calm service. Very classy. I was impressed, felt refreshed, relaxed, calm, and at ease.
I really hope that we have a good 2021. The chaos of riots, racism, the divided parties, anger, hostility, can all be put aside now.
We have who we have as a leader of our country, and that is that.
Let’s move on.
In the meantime, in suburbia, where I live, I am dealing with so much. My problems are nothing compared to so many others, but it’s a stress just the same.
I have a high schooler who is unable to complete her daily classwork, even being at home, doing it virtually. She has high anxiety and depression. We are working closely with a psychiatrist and counselor to help identify the best medication to get her functioning again, in regular daily life. This has been such a heartbreaking experience for me, watching her go through this. She wants nothing from me. I cannot talk to her, hug her, express my concern, or get any emotion out of her. This is just the beginning. We have a long road ahead to get her where she needs to be, but I’m not giving up. That is not an option for a caring parent. I cry for her at night. I stress and pray diligently for her. She doesn’t sleep, appetite comes and goes, anxiety is through the roof, and she’s not getting any relief on medications we’re trial testing. We go for our first follow up appointment tomorrow, so hopefully, we will get more insight if this is normal at this stage, and we need to give it more time, or what.
In regards to one of my boys, I am still finding small pieces of random poo around the house. I hate this! I constantly say, we don’t have any animals, so this should not be a thing!! It is gross, and both of them deny it, blaming the other. I’m so over it!
Autumn has braces, but she is not interested in brushing her teeth properly. She even says she doesn’t care if there are stains on her teeth from where the braces were on each tooth! I cannot for the life of me, understand that..
Then, there’s the whole FOOD dilemma. I love to cook and bake. The kids love sugar and all things carbs.. I told them we are going to do a reset of foods in our house, starting Monday next week. Austin says oh no way! That’s not happening. I say oh yes it is! Who is in charge here? ha
So, cheers to new things..
Keeping my head up, although it’s taking a toll on this mom right here..
All in a Day 