Ryan is 15. Yes, the puberty thing adds some chaos to the mix. Sometimes I think I jump the gun thinking he is having symptoms when it's really just the hormones causing normal teen moodiness or growing pains. I try to be watchful but give it a little time to see if it works itself out. He is gifted, so he stays ahead at school also. Sadly, Ryan does not have a supportive group of friends. This fact has made life He** for us at times. He doesn't play any sports, he loves band and music! Moonface...ugh, just the thought! He really had a hard time in 6th grade with that. He spent the whole year being called chipmunk, etc... He has really built a tough skin, but he is so soft inside. It breaks my heart how cruel kids can be.
Ryan came home with ankle pain Wednesday! Never really had that before, so I will keep an eye on that. I need about 50 eyes! He was also very moody and tired. We had snow yesterday (people go crazy about that here) and just the day of play out in the snow wore him out! But he had a great time.
You are doing a great job, so don't let the frustration of it all drive you into a flare. That won't do either of you any good. Relax and take it one day at a time. God's got a plan, I know we can't see it right now, but it's there and one day it will be clear to us.
Hugs!!!
