Being the mom of a 9 yr old with ADHD is soo rewarding but exhausting at the same time. Before Zack was diagnosed a year ago I thought Zack was just being naughty, couldnt sit still couldnt pay attention for long periods of time... School was awful, dreaded going to pick him up after school to see what he did or didnt do. Now that I am understanding the ins and outs of this ADHD thing I am starting to think that it was sort of a gift from God. It has taught me to have to be more patient and understanding. I cant just blow things out of proportion anymore and fly off the handle because of something Zack did or didnt do. I used to think to myself, why me, why Zack.. but now I tell myself that this ADHD thing has brought us closer together as a family. It has taught us to take a step back and look at the big picture of things, not to snap judgement and yell right away... does it drain me physically and emotionally? Yes it does... but to see Zack's smile on his face, which by the way is there all the time, it makes it soo worth it at the end of the day. Im not going to say this has been easy, but I learn something new about myself as a mom and Zack as my son every single day. I wouldnt change it for the world !!!