For the first couple of years of Declan’s life I was convinced that it would all get easier as time went on. This whole parenting shebang couldn’t be this hard forever, right?
It didn’t.
In some ways it’s almost getting harder, as he grows I have more expectations of him and I’m more aware as each week passes how he’s moving further away from “normal”. As the months and years go by, certain problems get solved, only for new ones to pop up in their place. Just when I think he’s finally hit the ceiling and it can’t get any more difficult, he turns it up to eleven and shows me that, in fact, it can.
During my pregnancy with him this is not how I saw my future, parenting shouldn’t be patting yourself on the back because you went an entire 24 hours without looking up terms and conditions on eBay to work out whether your three year old counts as livestock, or whether you should just go the local route with a classified ad.
My niece asked about some of his behaviour and why he acts how he does. I explained that Declan just thinks a little bit differently to other kids, he has a harder time controlling himself, and doesn’t process things in the same way that they do.
“Yeah… but why?”
I wish I knew.
I’m not sure it does get easier, even with ‘normal’ kids. It just gets different.
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Oooh, yes. I can relate – my Max is also an – ummm – independent thinker.
Chin up, Mama. We CAN do this!
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Well I think you are doing a great job. Truly do.
I think that you do a great job too, you’re a good Mummy and an inspiration to me xx
I know it’s a serious subject, but my gosh how awesome is that photo! I love how it absolutely captures the point that you’re making.