The start of a new school year has brought anxiety and worry! I have been holding my breath for days! Obviously, this is a bit of an exaggeration since I maintained consciousness, but I have walked through the past two days with shallow breathing and a tense body. Monday was the last “real” day of summer for my family. We … Continue reading
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I’ll Take “Seeking Control” for $500
When you are the parent of a twice-exceptional child, you often feel as though you are playing a game of Jeopardy! There are several “issues” that you balance at once and the difficulties from yesterday, may not be the challenges of today. You have to be on your toes and ready for any “topic” at any … Continue reading
Do We Really Celebrate Thinking Outside of the Box?!
One of our hopes for the summer was that my TBP would build on his skills and develop new interests. With this in mind, we purchased an electronic snap circuit kit. It arrived at the house and we opened it up immediately. First, we found the directions. My instinct was to start at the beginning and read all of … Continue reading
THIS is HIS year!
As I begin to prepare for my own classroom and new group of students, I think about my son’s upcoming school year. First grade was challenging and we hope that this is “the year.” You know…the year when -your kid is appreciated by his teacher -he finds a best friend -he is excited by what he is learning -he … Continue reading
Enrichment Suggestions? What was I thinking?!
As an elementary teacher, I believe it is important for parents to continue academics throughout the summer. In my last classroom newsletter of the year, I provide activity suggestions for parents to do with their children. In order to practice what I preach, I tried some of my “great suggestions” with my own son. Here’s … Continue reading
School Prep Already?
Last Thursday, I found an advertisement for a “Back to School” sale in my mailbox. I knew these flyers would be coming, but I cetainly didn’t expect them the same week as 4th of July! Why anticipate the beginning of school just minutes after the previous school year has ended?! Nevertheless, it got me thinking … Continue reading
Calling Nanny McPhee!!
Okay working parents…I’m sure you understand the stress and anxiety when you hear that your nanny is leaving! Yes…sigh…We are losing our nanny. My son attended this nanny’s preschool and when class sizes dropped, she needed a new job. The timing was perfect for us and there was little transition needed because she was a … Continue reading
Kreativ Blogger Nomination
I have an apology to make! During the end of May, I was nominated for the Kreativ Blogger Award by a very talented blogger. I emailed her and said thank you, but I didn’t really understand what it meant. After all, I was brand new to blogging (starting my blog on May 5th) and I didn’t understand all the … Continue reading
“About Me” Make Over?
I was looking at the “home” page of my site and realized that things were really changing. First, my son is turning 7 years old. When I say this outloud, I am flooded with memories… -getting the phone call from the hospital and holding him for the first time -watching him breathe while he slept (which I … Continue reading
Boredom and Bathrooms
Okay Readers…I am requesting feedback on two issues that are currently discussed at our house…Boredom and Bathrooms! Let me explain… Ever since our TBP was young, he despised being bored! Riding in the car or waiting at a restaurant were both scenerios where we could have an anxious and impatient little boy! In an attempt … Continue reading
My Twice Baked Potato 