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DS15 is in love. With a girl he knows from 4-H. Good girl. Between watching DN14's behavior and realizing how weird and annoying he (DS15) has been doing the same things, developing acquaintances into friendships, and the girl, he's like a different person today. 
one that I dont mind being around. We talked until 2 a.m. He was about to cry himself to sleep over learning about some tough stuff the girl has experienced, so I kept him up.
DS15 is in love with dairy cows now after helping the girl show her cows. The one he showed got grand champion.
I learned that a family friend's DD13 doesnt have friends but likes DS15 in a platonic way, so I plan to talk to her parents tomorrow about boundaries for a friendship that will keep conservative dad comfortable. DS15 is comfortable always having a parent and/or sibling present.
DN14 had a typical ADHD-forgot-my-pill day. Stellar morning, but the wheels fell off the bus during unstructured time at lunch breakfast. Reminded him that his med helps with the "ooo, shiny" part of ADHD. I bet he will take it tomorrow. His independence is increasing and social anxiety has lifted a little bit this week. But... now he is telling other people that he is staying here, and he doesn't want to talk to his mom because they have been talking about his new school in CO, etc. I think there are big emotions brewing. My parents might have a rough time with his last 2 weeks before he goes to his mom.
I worked on putting together a music playlist for DN14 that has appropriate versions of his favorite songs. I.e., no grudge, revenge, violent, or war lyrics, and no weapon sound effects. I've been lucky. I only had to say outright no once. Otherwise I've found the original song without objectionable lyrucs/sound effects or karaoke versions - and he doesnt know the words to sing with. He likes movie soundtracks too. Its nice to be able to say yes.
DS7 has been trying to hijack DS15's herdsmanship by taking over.
He cant show animals for another year, nut he sure seems ready. I'm excited for him to be able to participate soon. DS7 has also been running away, intensely, repeatedly. Other parents are shocked how quickly he disappears. Its so frustrating. I have had him on-leash but it doesnt help much. Other than that it has been a great day.
one that I dont mind being around. We talked until 2 a.m. He was about to cry himself to sleep over learning about some tough stuff the girl has experienced, so I kept him up. DS15 is in love with dairy cows now after helping the girl show her cows. The one he showed got grand champion.
I learned that a family friend's DD13 doesnt have friends but likes DS15 in a platonic way, so I plan to talk to her parents tomorrow about boundaries for a friendship that will keep conservative dad comfortable. DS15 is comfortable always having a parent and/or sibling present.
DN14 had a typical ADHD-forgot-my-pill day. Stellar morning, but the wheels fell off the bus during unstructured time at lunch breakfast. Reminded him that his med helps with the "ooo, shiny" part of ADHD. I bet he will take it tomorrow. His independence is increasing and social anxiety has lifted a little bit this week. But... now he is telling other people that he is staying here, and he doesn't want to talk to his mom because they have been talking about his new school in CO, etc. I think there are big emotions brewing. My parents might have a rough time with his last 2 weeks before he goes to his mom.
I worked on putting together a music playlist for DN14 that has appropriate versions of his favorite songs. I.e., no grudge, revenge, violent, or war lyrics, and no weapon sound effects. I've been lucky. I only had to say outright no once. Otherwise I've found the original song without objectionable lyrucs/sound effects or karaoke versions - and he doesnt know the words to sing with. He likes movie soundtracks too. Its nice to be able to say yes.
DS7 has been trying to hijack DS15's herdsmanship by taking over.
He cant show animals for another year, nut he sure seems ready. I'm excited for him to be able to participate soon. DS7 has also been running away, intensely, repeatedly. Other parents are shocked how quickly he disappears. Its so frustrating. I have had him on-leash but it doesnt help much. Other than that it has been a great day. 
but they are less bad this year in most areas. We didnt get to the worst area yet.
