well I am starting to feel a little overwhelmed, i already posted about the orthodontist visit last week for both kids, so i'm waiting for zac's endo to call back so i can schedule his 2 extraction appointments, and lindsey will be on her way to getting braces at the beginning of June. I tend to stress for my kids, like all mother's do I'm sure. So yesterday at zac's school they were in lockdown, there was a break in at the house across from the school at 8:00 am before his bus was to arrive at school, so they diverted buses to a local supermarket plaza, i was not aware of this until 1 1/2 hours into it and was freaking out. I ended up having my mil go get him - got into an argument with the hubby because he feels i baby zac and am robbing him of a normal childhood with life experiences blah blah blah. then last night hubby gets home from work and tells me he had an accident at work at the end of the day and thinks he should go to the ER after dinner. So off we go to the ER at 6:55 pm - numerous x-rays, ct scans, tests, etc and thank god all he has is a concussion. so we got home at 12:48 pm. I went to work, since i was on vaca last week. but he's home, supposed to be for 3 days which will be extremely difficult for him, because he has a hard time staying home. these are the times i am very grateful to have my mil living with us, so she can get the kids if needed and watch them like last night when chuck and i were at the hospital.

Well that was a **** of a day! Whew!
Lots of people think that I'm sheltering my kids by homeschooling them but fortunately my hubby agrees with homeschooling. He wishes he was homeschooled. So I know that feeling of wanting to do what's best for your kids at all costs. I don't think kids should be kept from things forever but I think they need to be allowed to be kids and not have "adult" themes thrown at them too soon. The first time I ever heard a swear word at school was when I was in 6th grade....now kids here it in kindergarten. Sorry got off on my soap box there... :(

My hubby is a little too content to stay home with us so I have the opposite problem you do. I WISH I could get him out the door. I hope your hubby heals up soon and feels better.

(grh)

Sorry you had such a terrible day! That's very hard on you! (grh) I understand your wanting to shelter your kids...there is so much more bad things happening than when we were young...and Shelley I know lots of families are homeschooling. One family I know has a group that ever so often they organize a field trip together for the kids so they don't miss out on things...have interchange with other kids, etc.

Hope you hubby gets better soon...

Gosh.... that was an awful day. I think you need a mommy.

Take care and try not to stress too much. I know it is VERY hard. A little extra HC makes me relax a little when things are piling up. I have three natural children and raised five teenagers..... bit job. Stress to the max.

A-O (I don't know NUTHIN 'bout birthin' babies, Miss Scarlet..)

JOAN

Thanks everyone

Joan - I'm not the addisonian my son is, so instead of the HC maybe a drink. Just kidding... i don't drink.

OOOOOOO bless your heart.. My gosh what a day you had *hugs*.. Ya know I too an a over acheiver in the worry department over my kids. I think this is one of my best assests *lol*..I think this speaks volumes of how much you love your babies and only want too protect them. I like Shelley homeschool my kids as weel, but this was not always the case. Kristen did at one point attend public school, but was dealt some stressful times while she was there, so I pulled her. Anyway, I just wanted too give you a HUGE HUG, and really hope that your days are brighter and better after all that!

That sounds like one very rotten day! Sure hope today is a whole lot better!
I homeschooled my daughters also. I've been accused of being an over protective mother multiple times when they were little. But my kids are off on their own, away at college in other states and are doing well. They are more mature than most young adults.
What's the hurry in having them grow up so fast, after all?
One thing I heard when my girls were little one day was "You aren't doing your kids a favor if you do something for them that they are capable of doing for themselsves."
Now protecting Zac from rough things isn't something he can do for himself.
You sound like a good mama!
Rebecca

RATZENFRATZEN!!!!!!! What a day!!! Barbara, a lesser woman would have sent hubby to ER alone! Sure hope you get a good night's sleep tonight without any interuptions. All mom's worry, it's part of the job description (grh)

My son's are almost 23 and 21 and I still baby them and I'm very overprotective. In fact one of the girlfriend's told my oldest that he was a Mama's boy! He told her that Mama's boys make great husbands, so don't knock it! You had a very stressful day and I think a glass of wine and a bubble bath are what you need! Of course you would probably have to wait until everyone was in bed to really enjoy it. Hope the Hubby is OK and tomorrow will be a quiet and boring day for you!
Maureen

thanks everyone.. i knew you guys would understand. my husband is doing better today, slept all day yesterday and he went off to work today (he takes the train, so no worries with him driving). Have a great day everyone!!