Some fighting

This picture gives a false sense, perhaps, of peace and closeness of two siblings? Actually, these two are VERY close, probably the closest of any 2 of my kids, and have never been apart from each other. They spend tons of time together, most of it fighting - but they are ALWAYS together. For this photo, Larry WAS laying on top of her to tick her off - it worked and Allie was trying to fight back - in the end, looks like they both just gave up. lol....

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome joined back up with me today with a total inability to get out of bed until dinner time, accompanied by a full day of soreness and body pain. Thank goodness for it being Sunday and Steve being home!

Evening was spent enjoying the Olympics, visiting with my friend Judy, and struggling mightily to figure out what to do to help some of my girls (the same ones that "I hoped" were out making decent choices last night - such the OPPOSITE was going on!). It's hard to watch them make such HORRIBLE choices for themselves - and then figure out what to do as the mom to help them turn things around. I'm STILL waiting for that child-specific parenting manual so that I can know exactly what I should do here......if any of you find the ordering info, please do share! While I'm waiting, my heart and mind struggle to find some answers that offer hope and goodness on all fronts....