It’s hard to try to not turn this into a ‘bash’ of a post because of my emotions over the past few days.  I’m trying to keep the emotions in check and remind myself that this issue is something that I can eventually use on my podcast.  One nice thing about it being a ‘personality’ show is that I’m going to be sharing a lot about my personal life, day to day issues, etc.  So anyways…the issue……..

The ex and discipline and rules!  My son is ADHD and in the past three weeks of school has been sent to this RTC (responsible thinking room where the ‘naughty’ kids get sent) room 9 times now and was suspended from school (for one day).  The principal decided that an in school suspension was more beneficial then just not having him come to school (for once I agreed!).  Anyways as a single parent I already struggle with insecurity issues of feeling like I’m a bad parent, etc, etc.  Well Caleb’s dad added to those insecurities big time! 

Wanting to be a part of his sons life I try to include him in on his son’s life and things that are important that are going on.  I called to tell him about the suspension and he went off on me about how my parenting skills/rules are at fault and what I’m doing just isn’t working that’s what the problem with Caleb is - WHAT?  How dare he?  I mean this is a man that (yes at least he is a part of his son’s life) sees his son 4 days a month, 4 days.  So what right does he have to tell me that my parenting skills aren’t working? (sigh).  He said the answer to it all is beating his butt.  I don’t agree - the problems are deeper than something a butt spanking can solve! 

So a podcast topic came to mind - ex husbands, ex boyfriends, children and parenting.  How do you handle the discipline and the different rules? 

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Caleb’s first day of bowling was today.  He had a lot of fun and I did too - LOL!  He isn’t used to bowling without bumpers so this is a learning experience for him.  He was pretty upset/frustrated with himself after the first game.  He only bowled a 12 (it was gutter, gutter, gutter….yeah you get the picture) and didn’t understand why he wasn’t bowling like the other kids on the team next to him.  Well the team next to him were older kids that have been on the league for 3-4 years now. 

The second game went better, he bowled a 30 something and was very impressed with himself…..LOL!  He is ready to go and eagerly awaiting next Monday :-)  He thinks they should have to bowl three games instead of just two!  And he informed me that he needs to bowl at least two to three times a week (besides his Monday league) to practice…LOL.  Yeah ok! 

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Last night (Friday) in Verbal Networking Kelly suggested that Tsoniki and I do an impromptu podcast guest host sort of deal.  It was great once I got into it!  It’s like I was in the zone and not aware of what was going on around me.  At first I was pretty nervous and a few times I felt like I was grasping at straws trying to think of something to say but everyone said that it wasn’t noticeable at all - which is good:-) 

I’m so excited for my podcast to take off!  I’m afraid of running out of things to say (that’s rather funny considering I’m a talker and usually don’t have a problem finding things to say….LOL) but I’m sure once I get in the ‘groove’ of becoming a podcast diva that things will just fall into place. 

As weird as it sounds I feel totally natural sitting behind a microphone.  I remember being younger and people always telling me that I had a radio ‘air’ about me.  Maybe they were all speaking into my life even as far back as high school and college :-) 

I still haven’t came up with a ‘debut’ date but it’s definitely something that I need to think of.  I need to set a deadline so I know the time frame I’m working with here.  Stay tuned for more info about The Tishia Lee Show. 

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Wow I just can’t believe that my baby is 8 today!  Where has all the time went?  The first 6 years of my son’s life I missed so much.  He was raised by different daycares while I worked.  That’s where all the time went!  I’m so glad that I’m a work at home mom (WAHM) now and able to spend time with him. 

What a little man by baby is becoming.  It’s amazing to stop and watch him now - so independent yet still dependent.  He has transformed from the mommy I need you baby/toddler into this young child that seems to no longer need mommy (well at least not as much as mommy wants him to need her). 

It seems like just yesterday I was making his formula and feeding him but now today I’m sitting here watching him make his own peanut butter and jelly sandwich.  And now he is pouring his own glass of milk, all without a single “Mom can you help me?” (tears have now filled my eyes).  What happened to the little boy that used to need mommy? 

And to think it’s only the 8th birthday!  What am I going to do when he turns 16 and suddenly will be driving?  Yikes!  Thank goodness that’s several more years.  I need time to grasp the fact that my baby is growing into a young man already (sigh)! 

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My son, Caleb, will be 8 on Friday - wow how time flows!  He has been asking for a few years to join soccer, karate, a bowling league and to take guitar lessons.  I believe that all kids should be involved in some sort of “group” type function.  Not only is it good for them to be doing something other than watching TV or playing video games it will also help build their social skills. 

I’ve been using the excuse that as a single mom I can’t afford for Caleb to do this or do that and then it dawned on me - how selfish is that?  If I need make up or my hair cut or something “non essential” for the most part I find a way to get it.  I decided that this year no matter what I was going to let Caleb pick one thing and sign him up for it.  He chose a bowling league.

Now my question/concern is how long the bowling season goes for.  I’ve been on a bowling league before & the season tends to be pretty long.  As adults we probably don’t mind because we enjoy doing it.  I am just a bit concerned with the length of the season for an 8 year old.  The season goes from September to May!  That’s a lot of money to invest if Caleb decides he doesn’t like it.

So my question to you is if you sign your child up for something is it a rule that you make them finish the season/year out EVEN if they find they don’t like it?  Or do you let them quit? 

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