FAS--What a Shame

One of my little boys is diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. They are actually 3 different levels. One is FAE-- Fetal Alcohol Effects, the other is Fetal Alcohol and Drug Effects. It only takes one drink to cause damage. ONE. I took an online class and was shocked at what an infants brain looks like when the mother drinks while pregnant. These poor kids have a very slim chance of ever having a normal life. My little guy is loved so much. Sad, but that doesn't matter. He struggles so much in school. He also struggles in social situations. It is hard for him to play with a group of kids. He doesn't understand the rules. If they are simple enough to understand he forgets and gets frustrated. He is the only child out of 18 with this diagnosis. It is truly heart breaking to want to be able to help him and no that nothing I do will fix the problem. No therapy, no medicine, no surgeries, nothing. He can learn. He can make the best of his life..and I will see that he does. It just could be so different. It should be against the law to drink while pregnant, and if the baby does have FAS, FAE, or FADE the the mother should do time. Just my opinion. He is still so stinkin cute!

Sorry Folks

Keith's dad passed away Sunday, January 10. The family was at the nursing home around the clock for about a week. He was ready to go. Other than that nothing big has happend around here. All the kids were glad to get back to school. Everyone passed all their classes. They are all keeping busy with new games and toys. I haven't started my diet, too much stress. Keith has been laid off work every other week for three months. Hopefully he can complete my honey do list. All the teenagers were great for support during the funeral. Marvin turns sixteen in a few days. My goodness where does time go. Homemade vegetable soup for dinner. I cancelled all appointments for the last week. Now I have to catch up. Life goes on.

Happy New Year

Hope everyone has a blessed New Year. All the teenagers brought the New Year in at a Youth church lock in. They are all so tired. It makes for a quiet day around here.

Christmas Cuties

Christmas Pictures

I have so many pictures it's hard to pick out which ones to post. All the kids were wonderfully happy. Still more pictures to come!

Christmas

I just wanted to say Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making this Christmas so wonderful. I will post pictures soon. I can't believe it had been 6 days since I last posted! Now that everything will be getting back to normal maybe I'll be able to post more regularly. I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas. God is GOOD!

Must be Love

I have had such a good weekend. No one had to be anywhere or had any events to attend. Well almost noone , some of the boys did have a wrestling match on Saturday. They had a ride (thanks coach) to the event and home from (thanks Mrs. Tara)the event. We have baked, and sang, and watched Christmas movies. It seems so much easier when school is out. Hopefully the rest of Christmas break will be so nice. The little one pictured isn't mine, but I sure do enjoy her. I am babysitting her and her two brothers. She is filling a need for me. I love babies and yes I would take another one in a heart beat. She is just too cute. I'm looking forward to this nice long Christmas break.