He also refuses to use the bathroom ~ and no matter how we approach this incredibly embarrassing issue (positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, nonchalance, "star charts", and flat out bribery with money or candy!) And it is very costly; especially because our youngest is still not potty-trained, but having special needs, this is not uncommon. All of this is extremely embarrassing, truly it is.
Feeling like the worst mother in the world when he chooses to partake in this behavior, I must admit that my son and I are, for the most part, oil and water. This makes me incredibly sad.
Soon he will start seeing a Psychologist, and he's already receiving care from Children's Hospital's Dept. of Behavioral & Developmental Pediatrics. Hopefully the therapist will be helpful in figuring out what makes him so angry and act out.
I know that Heavenly Father doesn't give us more than we can handle. But He sure must have a lot of confidence in me.
Heather, I just found your blog when you commented on mine. I had no idea you had one, and I LOVE IT!! I am so darn proud of you right now I could spit. You are an amazing woman of incredible faith-and I don't say that just to be nice. Your assurance that the Holy Ghost is always with us and that Heavenly Father will always take care of you is inspiring-thank you so much for writing it and sharing it. I love you, babe, and I'm so SO grateful to be your friend!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, V, for all your kind words! It was actually your blog that inspired me to begin my own blog. Before now, I had only blogged on MySpace, and faith never entered into my words or my heart when I would write. But now, thanks to role models like you and other gals from the Church, I keep the Spirit in my mind when writing, no matter what the topic. Thanks for the comment!
ReplyDeleteHe does have a lot of confidence in you!! You can do it. :)
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