BoyDidIt!

Haha, my last post said a storms comin'.  And boy did it.  For the first time since living here, JDRW and I headed to the basement for safety from a tornado.  And, an actual tornado did run through about 20 miles from here.  The weather lady on tv said, "If you are in these areas, please take cover..." and bam, the power went out.  Seconds later debris, or perhaps hail, started pounding the front of the house.  JDRW and I trekked down to the basement, only to find Magnum had just arrived home and was coming into the basement from outside.  Needless to say, we did not get hit by a tornado...but we got hit by some serious storms. 

So, here's the list.  In the past two-three weeks I've lived through an earthquake, a hurricane, a tornado, and being let go from my job.  :)  Wowza.

In other news...

I registered for classes yesterday.  Success in that arena all hinges on my Pell Grant.  I had to register yesterday without the Pell completely in place...it's all a matter of waiting for other people to do their jobs now.  Teenager 1 and I are going to college together.  :)  We registered together yesterday.  Although we don't have any of the same classes, we arranged our schedules so we can carpool.  I love it.  Plus, she tends to get a little stressy in new situations, and considering she's fairly new to NY, I think she's happy to have me with her.  I love my kids.  I know plenty of kids who wouldn't want their mothers hangin' around. 

Speaking of kids, JDRW is now sleeping in his own bed.  In his own room.  I hate it, and at the same time, I'm loving not being in the middle.  He just looks so content laying there in his own bed.  And, I love how he does things when he's ready...and then it's done.  Like riding a bike.  He wasn't ready for the longest time...and then he said, no training wheels...and a day later, he's a pro.  Same with his room.  He always had an excuse, but then he decided, and boom...he's all grown up.  :( 

And, finally, I'll leave you with this.  I've discovered recently that I'm an Indigo child-or person...whatever.  And, that JDRW & Teenager 1 are also Indigo kids.  Granted, some of the stuff seems pretty new age and a bit crazy...but if you can just look at the characteristics of Indigo kids...WOW.  Me, Teenager 1, and JDRW all fit those to a T.   Magnum?  Yeah, he's the opposite of Indigo.  Which is why he clashes so badly with JDRW at times.  I've actually got Magnum reading Indigo Children for dummies.  Haha.  Of course, scientists seek to disprove the presence of Indigo kids suggesting that the creator of the concept simply wanted to give an excuse to parents who's children had adhd, or add, or learning disabilities.  That's not my situation at all.  JDRW is brilliant beyond his years.  It's fascinating.