Being a step-mom is so hard. Sometimes (well, maybe most of the time) you feel so unappreciated. I try to do what's best for my step-son. I treat him like I'd treat my own kids; care for him like I'd care for my own kids.
Yesterday we did some pawn shop shopping. That is the best place to buy movies! Get used movies for really cheap! We think it's fun. While we were there a woman was there with some stuff that they weren't going to take. One of the things she had was a black leather jacket, size 12-14. They were going to put it in a free pile so she asked Patrick if he wanted it. He was so excited about it! I'll have to get a picture and post it. So, we got 3 movies, season 1 of Mind of Mencia (for Tom, not me) and a leather jacket for $20. Not bad. Then we had dinner at Waffle House. OK, just so you know, we don't spend all Saturdays like this.
Patrick's asthma was really acting up yesterday. He kept needing his rescue inhaler. Since I work at an allergy and asthma clinic and have taken the asthma educators course I was fairly confident with what I was doing. But he kept coughing and coughing. At 11 he was sitting in his bed coughing and crying because he couldn't sleep. I had given him his inhaler again. He finally coughed up some mucous. About an hour later he started coughing so hard he threw up. Tom thought we needed to take him to the ER. So I called the doctor on call. He thought it could be sinusitis or bronchitis, but without seeing him is not 100% sure, but the kid's nose is stuffed up like you wouldn't believe. So he called in an antibiotic and some prednisone and is going to see him tomorrow. Tom hasn't slept in over 24 hours. He worked late last night getting everything ready for inventory and had to go back to work at 3 AM for inventory, but after driving into town to the pharmacy, he had to leave without any sleep. Now he's just laying on the couch. Patrick's been asleep and cough-free for about 6-7 hours now - thank god! I just hope he keeps sleeping! He needs the rest!
I think I might be in need for a nap, too.
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I have a stepmom and stepdad:) Now that I'm adult I appreciate everything that they did for me I love them with all of my heart..equally to my other parents. He will remember that it was you who stayed up with him all night:)
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