Just Saying

I have the rest of this week with my son before I return back to work.  Next Monday, it all begins. Getting up and out of the house, suddenly aware of the clock that has had secondary importance most of the summer. The hair dryer must be used and make up applied when those were completely optional … Continue reading →

Two Weeks

My son struggled to get the bottle of Talking Rain out of the refrigerator when the calendar caught his attention.  Instantly, his demeanor changed.  He stood in front of the fridge, ignoring the family photos and magnets, and counted the dwindling number of untouched boxes. I watched him out of the corner of my eye as he analyzed this … Continue reading →

From Twitter

Yesterday, I spent the morning preparing my classroom for the 20+ students that will begin school after Labor Day.  As I unpacked boxes and moved furniture, I thought about the tweet that I started sending out about six months ago: What do you want your child’s teacher to understand about your child? At first, I … Continue reading →

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 →

Apples and Bananas

Because it is August and I am a working elementary teacher, my thoughts get muddled in my head this time of year.  I really want to enjoy the remaining weeks of summer, but I’m never far away from the growing “to do” list that tells me what I need to purchase or prepare for my … 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 →

Today’s List

A few weeks back, we visited Dr. Steven Curtis. Dr. Curtis suggested that my TBP needs to excel in more areas than video games.  I received great comments and suggestions from helpful readers and I put a new plan into place. I spoke with my son about the importance of developing into a well-rounded person with lots of interests.  … 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 →

So NOT The Karate Kid

Last week, we had an appointment with Dr. Steven Curtis.  He strongly believes that our son needs to develop mastery around something other than video games.  He feels that my TBP must experience the struggle, persistence and success felt only after going through this process.  Starting at a novice level and reaching expertise, will bring him … Continue reading →