Update
I hope all of you loyal bloggers will forgive me if I don't comment on your blog or post new blogs very often on my page. Right now I am juggling Brendon being in 2nd grade and I am also a full-time student. My grades and Brendon's learning is just so important to me, that I don't have time to go on the internet for anything besides school. I still love you all and will try my best to read your blogs.
New News: Brendon's 8th Birthday was on Saturday, and I decided to forego the birthday party this year, and choose a more non traditional celebration. We went to the beach with my friend, Erica, and her son Elijah. Unfortunatly, Erica came down with a nasty bug, and was sick the whole time. The trip didn't quite turn out the way that I had hoped. Brendon seemed to have a good time, but we are going back again this weekend so that we have time to go do some more activities. We didn't have enough time to do all that we planned due to extenuating circumstances. I was able to take some pictures with a disposable camera, and I will get them up as soon as they give me my CD rom.
On Brendon's birthday there was a very interesting conversation that I overheard between Brendon and Elijah. I just pretended that I wasn't paying attention. This is how it went:
Elijah: Brendon, do you know your dad?
Brendon: Yeah, I do.
Elijah: Why haven't I ever met him?
Brendon: Well, I don't really see him anymore.
Elijah: He is your biological father, right?
Brendon: Yeah, he is, but he hasn't really been
there for me very much. My paw paw
acts more like my dad.
Brendon said all of this very matter-of-factly, and didn't seem phased by it one bit. I know he is going to get this question alot from other children, and now I know that it will all be ok. I am just so elated that he has become this well adjusted with a completely absent parent. I know that it has affected him, but he seems to have come to terms with it for now.
posted by Amy @ 9:10 PM
7 comments
7 Comments:
Isn't so weird that kids now know the term "bioligical father"? Geez...
I'm proud of B for being able to be so mature about the whole thing. I know its gotta be hard for him, but he seems to understand that his life is just as full without his dad. That's a big deal!
Brendon has turned out beautifully and Caiti and I were just talking last night about how he's gonna be a heartbreaker when he gets older because he's so stinkin' cute!
You've got a very smart young man on your hands. It's got to make you feel good inside that you instilled good things in him even though the situation may not be the best. Speaks volumes! You're a great mom. You deserve a pat on the back. Kudos to you!
Hey, Amy! I was wondering about you, but I figured with school starting for both you and Brendon, you'd be very busy.
Brendon is incredibly mature. It is really amazing how well-adjusted he is. Just shows us all once more that you are a wonderful mother, and you've given Brendon all he needs.
Amy you are a great Mom!! I've told you that many times. Brendon is a great kid and you have taught him good manners and great values, just as you were taught when you were a kid. I'm so glad that Brendon has accepted the fact that his father isn't in the picture and that's okay!! After all he has his paw paw and Uncle Jason!! I'm so proud of you sweetie for raising such a great kid!!!!
That's the pits that your friend was sick! What a bummer.
Thanks for sharing the story about Brendon...what an inspiring little guy! I don't know many kids that could handle that as well as he did.
Leslie
I'm amazed that Brendan's understanding of everything is so mature. 8-year-old children just don't usually think (or talk) that way. After years of working with elementary and middle school students I'm convinced Brendan is by far one of the most well adjusted children I've seen, especially in a single parent home. You should be so proud of yourself, and him. I know it hasn't always been easy for you, but you have deffinitely done a great job of filling the role of both parents.
Thanks everybody for all of the kind words about my ability as a mother. Sometimes I think that I am screwing up, but friends like you give me my confidence back.
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