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mizarchivistI am starting to deal with a project here at work that I've been ignoring for 7 years. It's more than slightly ridiculous. When I look at the the material that I need to integrate, the things that seemed impossible to deal with, I blink incomprehendingly at why I thought this was going to be hard. Ain't that the way? The awesome part is that I'll be able to use the documentation we finalized over the last year to make this a great collection.
Arlington Open Studios is on Saturday/Sunday. I've entered the stage pre-show of anxiety, impatience, and excitement. I totally lack life balance or perspective on stuff like this, so even if it's a smashing success, and I have the chance to go to another craft fair in December, I think I'll pass in favor of focusing on Arisia in January. I need to have some time to refresh and do something else for a month or so. Traditionally, my timeline on Arisia prep starts directly after Thanksgiving and goes somewhat non-stop through December to the con.
QE started his new gig at Regis College last week. He got a new cortisone shot the week before that, and I'm really not sure it's done a damn thing yet. I fear he's becoming immune already. On the plus side, he's signed up for a new PCP at the union-run clinic out in Burlington. They assign him a doctor and a coach and did not start the conversation with "you're a fat smoker who needs to lose weight and quit smoking," because let me tell you how those things may be true but it doesn't cause QE to want to do anything other than fly the bird and walk out.
Crime Fighter is very age appropriate right now. Meaning he's very 3. WHY? to everything. I experiment to see if I can just not answer, and the answer to that is no. It's pretty exhausting but can be great. He successfully said "embouchure." There was a conversation about tubas, you see. He's extremely snuggly and must have mama snuggles every morning before he starts the day.... OK. If you insist. :)
He's very much our kid. He's not interested in doing anything other than his way and at his pace. It makes it difficult for his teachers at school who want him to be more of a team player with group activities. He has no interest in figuring out colors, either. Sadly, the concept of potty training? Nope. Won't have it. It's frustrating but I also trust he'll not be in diapers in kindergarten. I welcome encouragement or suggestions on any/all of this. His current teacher has no special training beyond how to deal with the average 3 year old. She is encouraging us to have him screened in December. Which I'm willing to do to get a base-line. IF there is anything I can do to re-direct him that won't just be constant fights? Sure. If it's just he's stubborn? Or if he's just not there yet developmentally? I am not going to go crazy-pants when time will solve most of it without Programs (TM). Did I mention... 3? Yep.
Our landlord is stressful. Most of the work that's been slated to be done around the house is completed, so supposedly we can just go about our lives and not have to DO things (like empty out 70% of the basement). Everyone at home is feeling some or greatly traumatized from having to deal with this never-been-a-landlord-before guy whose preferred communication method is hyperbole and paranoia. Some day we'll not live here and that will be good. I hope we can manage to leave on our terms. Sigh.
Arlington Open Studios is on Saturday/Sunday. I've entered the stage pre-show of anxiety, impatience, and excitement. I totally lack life balance or perspective on stuff like this, so even if it's a smashing success, and I have the chance to go to another craft fair in December, I think I'll pass in favor of focusing on Arisia in January. I need to have some time to refresh and do something else for a month or so. Traditionally, my timeline on Arisia prep starts directly after Thanksgiving and goes somewhat non-stop through December to the con.
QE started his new gig at Regis College last week. He got a new cortisone shot the week before that, and I'm really not sure it's done a damn thing yet. I fear he's becoming immune already. On the plus side, he's signed up for a new PCP at the union-run clinic out in Burlington. They assign him a doctor and a coach and did not start the conversation with "you're a fat smoker who needs to lose weight and quit smoking," because let me tell you how those things may be true but it doesn't cause QE to want to do anything other than fly the bird and walk out.
Crime Fighter is very age appropriate right now. Meaning he's very 3. WHY? to everything. I experiment to see if I can just not answer, and the answer to that is no. It's pretty exhausting but can be great. He successfully said "embouchure." There was a conversation about tubas, you see. He's extremely snuggly and must have mama snuggles every morning before he starts the day.... OK. If you insist. :)
He's very much our kid. He's not interested in doing anything other than his way and at his pace. It makes it difficult for his teachers at school who want him to be more of a team player with group activities. He has no interest in figuring out colors, either. Sadly, the concept of potty training? Nope. Won't have it. It's frustrating but I also trust he'll not be in diapers in kindergarten. I welcome encouragement or suggestions on any/all of this. His current teacher has no special training beyond how to deal with the average 3 year old. She is encouraging us to have him screened in December. Which I'm willing to do to get a base-line. IF there is anything I can do to re-direct him that won't just be constant fights? Sure. If it's just he's stubborn? Or if he's just not there yet developmentally? I am not going to go crazy-pants when time will solve most of it without Programs (TM). Did I mention... 3? Yep.
Our landlord is stressful. Most of the work that's been slated to be done around the house is completed, so supposedly we can just go about our lives and not have to DO things (like empty out 70% of the basement). Everyone at home is feeling some or greatly traumatized from having to deal with this never-been-a-landlord-before guy whose preferred communication method is hyperbole and paranoia. Some day we'll not live here and that will be good. I hope we can manage to leave on our terms. Sigh.
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First the encouragement
If you can, make something special out of it. Take him to the store and let him pick out the potty he wants. Let him help place it in the bathroom. Let him come into the bathroom when you (and especially QE) go to the bathroom and if he wants to sit he can sit on his potty. You can also make a deal of going to the toilet before going out each time and he may develop the habit of going himself.
Generally, model the behaviors you want him to have and see if he picks them up.
On being three... well, you know I almost had a meltdown with Thing 1 being 3. Control control control. I honestly can't tell you how I got through it other than being talked down by Scott a couple times and having a parenting partner who could do the Enlightened Parent thing. Not much help, I know. Snuggles are the bestest things, though!
I'm sorry your landlord is stressful and AOS is stressful and that I have to miss it. *hugs*
Re: First the encouragement
(edit): done.
We'll get there.
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