(Final) Chucky Update (?)

If the 2 to 4 readers of this blog have been reading somewhat regularly, they are aware of my issues with Chucky. This 5 year old boy has made me feel quite uncomfortable as well as inadequate in a sense. It is difficult to express in words how I feel about how (perhaps) I failed this boy!

I have written previously about Chucky; however, today I can write about him with hope. A few days ago, Chucky’s mom called me. She wondered if I could be honest with her about Chucky. It was like all my prayers were answered. In the past, I did not know how to approach Chucky’s parents or how I could help. It literally drove me crazy that I did nothing. So, the call was like redemption. I tried to be as diplomatic as possible, but let Chucky’s mom know that he has issues with authority and that he could be aggressive at times. It was not the most pleasant of conversations and yet it made me feel better. I am relieved to know that Chucky will get help.

 

An Oscar Win!

In our home, 8:30pm is bed time for Hans. He was not at all happy. It seemed to him like the whole world was about to watch the Oscars except for him! His older brother sleeps an hour later and so ASid was allowed to watch the beginning of the show. As I helped Hans brush his teeth and get ready for bed, he tried to "escape" once and mostly expressed his displeasure for not being included with the rest of the family! Finally, I reminded him that I was not watching the Oscars either as I was with him! The kid drives me crazy sometimes!

There are times I lose my cool and there are times I am reminded of my own childhood. Luckily, I remembered and I decided to share an instance with Hans. I told him how I didn't have a TV at home when I was his age. I also told him how my mother walked with my brother and myself to someone's home so we could watch a movie that she watched when she was a child! Hans immediately told me that he felt sad for me. As he drifted off to sleep, he whispered, "I will give you the trophy mommy...when I win it...when I grow up". I assured him that I would keep it for him safely! He was soon asleep.

I felt like a winner as I caught up with Craigley and ASid.