I'm doing something right

There are nights like last night that I feel like I am doing everything wrong.  Hailey has a new friend at school who has some pretty major behavioral problems...in typical Hailey fashion, she has been picking them up and trying them on at home...What will happen if I pull my sister's hair so hard that she screams?  What will mom do if I pinch my sister's arm and draw blood?  What will happen if I throw my hearing aides at mom while she's trying to cook dinner?  I'm just hoping that I can wait them out and not give her much attention for them...that way, they won't last long and become a problem.

Well last night was one of those nights where I was watching the clock, waiting for 8:30 so I could put the girls to bed...I even thought of skipping their night time stories and just sending them to bed early.  I was literally coming apart at the seams and just barely holding on to my patience.  So I thought, I'm just doing this all wrong...My girls fight all of the time, I can't even listen to my 14 year old son for one second before the two of them are screaming at the top of their lungs...

Then this morning, I go to walk out to my car and find this note taped to the door for me...From my 14 year old son...Be prepared, you might cry...I know I did...

READ THIS TO THE FAMILY BEFORE THE GIRLS GO TO SCHOOL

I LOVE YOU ALL

I just wanted to let you know how great my family is.  You always help me when I need help and you always provide me with the things I need.  It takes an outstanding mom to take care of a 14 year old kid, a 3 year old girl and a disabled 9 year old.  We have all been through a lot, moves, divorces, crazy grandpas, ha ha and a financial disaster.  Even when we are in a hole, you always find a way to provide for us.  Tim and I have created a great relationship and I am glad he is my step dad.  My sisters are awesome, sometimes they are a hassle but I will always love them.  I love you so much along with the rest of the family.  Sometimes I feel that I am unfair to my sisters, sometimes I am super snappy towards them and a lot of the time I pick sides.  I know you have been stressed out a bit because we never really know when Tim will be home, and on top of that the girls are little monsters sometimes.  I appreciate you so much mom, I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Love, UR BOY

The best big brother and son EVER!

So apparently, I am doing something right...I am raising a loving respectful intelligent young man who I am so proud of.  I am raising a son who protects and loves his family and has the sensitivity to write a note like that to his mama...So to my boy...I LOVE YOU RIGHT BACK!!  You are definitely the BEST teenage boy that a mother could ever ask for.