Ridiculous!

My son who is the most charming and adorable son around was tossed out of his daycare today. What's wrong with people today???

After adopting him over three years ago I can confidently say that we've come a long way baby! When he was first introduced to us he was cute, loud, and angry. I would be too though if I had been through what he has been through in his short life.

Over the past three years we have helped him, nurtured him and loved him as best as we can. He has been disagnosed as having ADHD and ODD. This did not come as a big surprise to us since we have been caring for him for three years.

Today however took the cake. I was called into our childcare centre (that will remain nameless, in case anyone actually reads this) and was told in no uncertain terms that he was gone, removed, turfed. Pick which ever one you want to use. There was an incident but like many that had occurred before and today without warning he was gone. No chance to say good bye, no chance to clean out his cubby.

Do we not give more consideration to an employee who was fired? A convict going to jail? Even they get a phone call to someone. He an innocent five year old boy is given nothing. A child who came into this world with nothing, was abused, and came to us with his fragile soul barely hanging together is given nothing. I would think in this day and age that there would be people out there with more compassion, kindness and empathy for those among us in society that don't fit the perfect mould.

I could sit here and cry woe is me and him for that matter but what would that solve??? I think it's time to find some new compassionate, caring people who at the first sign of anything amiss they don't jump ship. God knows everyone has jumped ship on him before!

Insanity

I am on a month long journey right now of writing a 50,000 word book in one month. I read the book No Plot, No Problem by Chris Baty and decided to join the thousands of others around the world who have embraced this idea. First of all National novel writing month is November. This is the month where thousands of writers wave good bye to their loved ones, sneak in precious words at work and basically clack away on the keyboard until carpal tunnel sinks in.

For other commitments that I couldn't escape and maybe a whole lot of fear I missed the excitement of doing this in November. But when December first rolled around I dove in head first. I'm happy to report that after 10 days I'm more than half way. I think though that is partly because of the fire that has been lit under my ass to get going with this.

I have always wanted to write a novel. Actually several would be good. Life and other commitments like work always got in the way. Now was the chance to seize the moment.

The journey is a roller coaster ride of sheer terror, excitement and exhilaration that shouldn't be missed by anyone who has ever thought...hey! I could write!

I'll keep you posted and raise a glass of something good when it's done!!!

A Night Out With My Mom

Last night I went out with my mom for our first girls night out ever. We went and saw Sarah Brightman and the Air Canada Centre. What a fabulous concert. Sarah never disappoints. Upon our arrival we discovered that our seats had been changed and we ended up with much better seats. Yeah for us. Her costumes were gorgeous, flamboyant and beautiful. The duets she sang would bring anyone to tears.
The best part of all though was that I got to spend the night with my mom. My mom has always been a great supporter of mine. She encourages me to try new things, never to give up and reminds me when needed that despite my concerns about being a good mom, that I am doing a good job.
As we get older and become mom's ourselves, we realize the sacrifices and challenges that our own mother's went through. My mom was and still is very selfless. She puts others first when she shouldn't. She is a great inspiration to me.
Thanks mom for the great evening out. I'm truly looking forward to the next one that we will get to share. I love you!