Motherhood: It Really Is A Rewarding Job!

Alex is actually singing to Logan here.  This was back when Alex would sign his needs to us -- he didn't talk much -- but he did hum.  Humming was how he sang.  When I took this picture he started humming to Logan and Logan got excited.  Such a sweet moment!

Some one asked me if I had thought about getting a job.  Well, yes, I have thought about getting a job, but that old saying always pops into my head -- "the time just isn't right."  I had a working mom gig a couple of years ago.  It was a job I loved, but my two little boys come first.  Alex had so many doctor's appointments and I had to leave work twice a week to take him to one of his therapy sessions.  I would use my lunch break, which was only an hour -- we'd be gone and hour and a half -- so I would then have to stay 30 minutes later to make up the time.  That was more time away from my children and it got to the point where it just didn't make sense for me to work at that time -- and it still wouldn't work for me. Alex has therapy three days a week after school.  We also have to work with him on things at home.  Being there to take him where he needs to be and being able to stay in constant communication with all of his therapists is something that is very important to me.

I have been thinking about this today because I have spent a good chunk of my day trying to find medical information for an appointment Alex has tomorrow afternoon.  I found everything I need for tomorrow's appointment -- with one exception.  I couldn't find his most recent IEP information for his speech.  I found all of the old ones, but not the most recent one.  I looked everywhere I could think but couldn't find it.  I finally decided to just call Alex's speech therapist and ask if I could have another one.  It struck me as funny because I try to be an organized mother -- I try to keep all of the important things together, but sometimes it seems that is easier said than done.  My best friend pointed out that I might have left it sitting out and Logan might have grabbed it to color on or practice writing his name -- you never know with that boy! Or I possibly could have put it some place where I thought it would be safe and now I just can't remember where that place is! Alex's speech therapist said it would be no problem and she would get the copy to me today. 

I read a couple of books with Logan after lunch today,  we built a small house out of blocks, and I helped him with his homework.  I have a lot of work to do with Alex this afternoon and we are waiting to hear how he did on his sight words today.  I am feeling rather productive at the moment and thankful for my two little men! Here's to many more exciting and crazy days with two amazing little boys!