I am an amateur mom.  The definition of amateur is one who "engages in a study, sport, or other activity for pleasure rather than for financial benefit. One who has never competed/worked for payment or for a monetary prize. A person inexperienced or not particularly instructed in a particular activity.

Now, I'm not saying I am an inept mom. I am a fine mom...but I am definitely winging it here. Each day is a new challenge to my skill set! Just when I think I am getting to a point where I can coast for a while...I hit another bump in the road and find that I have to pedal all over again.

The latest bump to slow me down was a doozy. Our son, who is 7, was diagnosed with ADHD, ODD and what used to be referred to as Asperger's. We had been dealing with a major change in my son's behavior and honestly wondered if he had been abused at some point. I was terrified and furious at the thought of it. I was so relieved when we finally got to the point of realizing it was not the case.
However, what on earth was the cause of his crazy change in behavior? He was becoming defiant, angry and aggressive at times. Others, he was remorseful and like his "normal" self.

I felt like I needed to have a psychology degree just to be his mom! I wrote scripture on all the windows of my house today to just give me a sense of peace. I know God is my source of strength and I will rely on Him today. Tomorrow? ..,...Well, I'll deal with that when it comes.