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Preparing

Now that it is officially back to school season and the freedom of summer has started to fade, parents all around are planning for the first day of school.  Families are trying on clothes to see what can be saved and what must be donated in order to make room for new school clothes. Moms are piling into SUVs, … Continue reading →

The Victor

Since we are now in August, we are beginning to experience some of our Summer “lasts”.  We went on our last trip of the summer and in two weeks we have our last OT visit. Today, we had the last swimming lesson of the season. I would be lying if I said that I loved … Continue reading →

Weekend for a Royal

We often laugh and tease that my son should live as a Royal. He enjoys the softest of sheets covering an oversized King bed.  He is happiest when he is the first one into a freshly made bed and when the duvet has been ironed.  My TBP loves room service more than any child I … Continue reading →

Did I Sabotage Him?

One of my favorite memories from last summer, is when our family went blueberry picking together. As we filled our buckets, my TBP ran between us stealing berries and looking for snakes and bugs. It couldn’t have been a more perfect setting as the sun set on the mountain that towers above blueberry farm.  We enjoyed … Continue reading →

Now THIS is Summer!

Because today’s swimming lesson was cancelled, my TBP and I found ourselves with a free day.  We called up Granny and asked if she would like to go to the beach.  My parents have lived in the same neighborhood for over 45 years.  In addition to the lake view, the neighborhood has private beach property.  … Continue reading →

The Tightrope

Although it has been awhile, I remember my life before my TBP.  Dinners out in trendy restaurants, laughing with friends until the wee hours, watching artsy movies, and escaping town for the weekend on a whim.  Those times were fun and spontaneous, but we traded it for the life we have now. I wouldn’t trade my “mom” status for anything!  But… I … Continue reading →

Happy Anniversary!

On May 5th 2012, we were reflecting about the challenging journey of the last year.  We had been to several experts and had learned a lot of  information and many strategies that helped my TBP.  As part of this quest, I spent time looking for research that helped me better understand twice-exceptional children.  In my opinion, what I found was … Continue reading →

A Kid Like Mine!

In the beginning of my teaching career, I remember students that confused me.  I thought that I was a good teacher, but I didn’t understand the ones that challenged my ideas of  what a first grader should do.  I knew how to support the “typical” students and those students not making sufficient gains.  Honestly, the ones that confused me were … Continue reading →

Sensory Toolbox

One of the most important reasons that I started this blog, was to share what I have learned.  This desire to share is seen in great elementary schools among colleagues and I was surprised to find that it exists in the blogosphere. There are a few things that I must share about our “sensory toolbox.”  Just like any teacher … Continue reading →