[netmilsmom]

It's not as hard as one would think. I live in jeans and shirts from Salvation Army. So do the girls. They sleep in t-shirts (stops the 10.00 a pop for pjs), we eat in and when we do go out the little one's split a 99 cent chicken nuggett order and each get their own fries. I bring milk from home. Since I pulled by daughter from school, our gasoline bills are cut in half and I pack my hubby's lunch.
My girls will probably not go to Disney World but we do go to Six Flags once a year.
In the meantime, my girls are best friends. I get to choose who they associate with. I don't hear words we don't use, if you get what I mean. My six year old, who was pegged with ADD, finishes the work in three hours that they did in a week in 1st grade. She is doing second grade work. My little one, who would not be able to go to school for 2 years because of her birthday, is reading and doing simple sums. For all the talk of how hard it would be, it is the easiest thing I have ever done.

And I pray everyday in thanks for the FReepers who helped convince my hubby that this is right!!!

[twigs]

What an encouraging story. God bless you and your family! I too have a daughter was as thought to be ADHD, although I never had her tested. I have just limited her surroundings so that she would not be overstimulated. She is now 19 and in college. While she still struggles with a few of the symptoms, she's matured into a lovely and energetic young woman. And she has learned to share her enormous energy with others. Channel these children in the right way and they are incredible blessings. I'm sure yours will do especially well at home!

[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

I printed out your reply to show my wife and mom.

The American pioneer spirit is alive and well OUT THERE IN THE HEARTLAND.

[don-o]

And I pray everyday in thanks for the FReepers who helped convince my hubby that this is right!!!

I remember you!

Super Duper.

Like any other thing, some days are diamonds and some days are stones. But, more are diamonds, as are those dear childern who are getting the best gifts their parents can give them. Time and love.