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I am a Gramma and I have aised 6 of my own and half the neighborhood kids............my daughter grew up and had 6 wonderfully behaved boys............I thought I had seen it all,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Then my youngest daughter gave birth to our little Dallas............I knew before a he was a year old that something was wrong..........hated any confinement...........my husband kept saying nothing is wrong with him but I knew............ I started tdoing research and Dallas was a prime example of ADHD......................still my husband scoffed...............But, By the time Dallas was 3........................My husband was begging me to have him tested and see if we could get him some kind of meds that would help............this came after, he sawe Dallas running around on the roof of the Mortorhome that we owned at 3 years old.........this was after watching him run back and forth on top the kitchen counters and setting off the fire extinguisher in the kitchen.......UGH!!!! He is 7 now and the meds and counseling does help............But, I definitly knew this was not your average child!!! LOL
Awww hey Sandy!
I can so relate. When my son was three he ran into a lake with all his clothes on. We were on our way to the neighborhood playground and he ran ahead and I see his head descending into the lake..my friend and I ran to get him and he didn't think anything of it. I knew then that yes...something was very different about my child. lol
So glad you wrote in to tell us about your Dallas. Thank you so much for sharing!
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A wall is nothing compared to the fun it gives when used like you've allowed.
I would agree from your description of the imaginative and high speed son you have, that never having to escort him to the emergency room speaks highly of you and your family! I would suppose that your neighbor never volunteered too much, after her first job with Max.
I've not known apparently, what hyperactive really means, even though there were times with my daughters that I thought I did! The survival and educational skills you have learned must be very formidable, wanted or not. :)
I do wonder if Max will slow down as your family ages. I would hope so! On the other hand, you may be the most in shape 90 year old to walk the planet. There is that. :) Good luck and I certainly hope to hear more of his, and your, adventures.
I know there is also a very serious side to this story; to helping Max grow and keeping him from harm and I wish you all well in that. Your attitude evident in this story speaks highly of his chances.
The serious side can still be a wonderful learning experience. Having a "Max" at 44 and now having a 10 year old, I've had many wonderful life lessons..although medication is a part of our daily routine. My son is now an A student after having extreme reading/language/social problems early in his school career, along with his love of football. Getting the appropriate help was a critical part of my parent education. (even though I was a veteran special ed. teacher and thought I understood these kids-ha, ha). Now that puberty is coming, I know more lessons in relationships will be coming. Keeping a postive outlook is necessary for these wildly wonderful children!
Thank you so much Paul!
Yes the word "hyperactive" is a loaded term and I think it is used too liberally today. Believe me...I *know* what hyperactive is in the truest sense of the word. My son is like the tazmanian devil and the energizer bunny all rolled into one. He keeps going and going and... lol
Not to make light of this but you do have to laugh at times. I am more on a slow speed myself so Max and I make an interesting duo indeed.
I do hope he slows down some as he gets older. This has not happened though...in fact the adolescent hormones keep him revved up. But his sleep has improved and he can concentrate a whole lot more.
Thanks so much for your comment and for reading my posts...it is much appreciated!
Hey getting older! I am 44 years old now. Yes indeed...my teaching experience didn't prepare me for my Max either. But life would not be as wonderfully intense and meaningful without these experiences.
Thank you so much for sharing. I would love to hear more about your experiences parenting you child.