I know first hand how true it is that Tyler just wants to be home with his Mom and Dad. Whether it be watching the same Spiderman/Batman for the sixth consecutive time…I’ve come to the conclusion that he must be trying to memorize the lines and thus has a very LUCRATIVE job prospect as an anchor and the family’s money woes will no longer be an issue. Tyler also “inherited” not sick parents but “inherited” there love for music, adventure, and just plain silly fun.

Yes, a long weekend is daunting, but I would like to remind one and all that “giving me a break” from the family problems is exactly the opposite. Since I, Francesca, have been plagued by my own lately, oddly enough, it is a welcome diversion to join in the insanity. Left Mom a voicemail half joking that I read an aromatherapy article on how to get your child to take a nap. Mom, Dad, and all are probably willing to try anything remotely helpful that is healthy to aid in what Francesca calls “good sleep hygiene. Sounds like someone, namely me, has seen her share of sleep medicine doctors.

Now that all of you are dying to know the “magic” pill, it is the aromatherapy scent of “Rosewood is soothing for tired, grumpy children who don’t want to go to bed.”….as quoted on page 15 of Aromatherapy…A Guide of home use by Christine Westwood, reprinted March 1993.

Let’s not all go out and run to purchase this scented oil…if it works I’m sure it will be more popular than the Wii. Perhaps we should take out stock in some of the manufacturing companies and thus is another solution for our financial woes.

Best of luck to all, and please remember, asking someone for help may actually be making that person feel important, vital, and connected to our ever growing universe.

Love to all,

Francesca

I don’t know if it’s possible for you (it’s something I find very hard to do), but maybe one or two of Tyler’s friends would be willing to host him for a playdate over the long weekend so you can have a break? For me, that’s really hard to ask folks to do, especially when I don’t know them well. Or maybe you and Grant can tag-team taking care of Tyler since neither of you is well?

Hang in there, and try to remind yourself to follow your own advice and take it one day at a time.
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