My last post seemed a bit depressing so I wanted to end the day on a better note.
I have NOT looked at Facebook today. Well, not exactly. I haven't checked anyone's status, spent unnecessary time reading all the posts or wasted time playing their games. The only thing I did was check whenever someone responded to my signing off. Not bad for a first day, I think.
In place of that, I made contact with a few people. My friend came over with her children for a swim. It was nice to spend some time with her. We got to talk a little. It was enjoyable seeing her with her young children at the pool (thankful that I'm not in that stage anymore.) It was nice to see all the boys (there were 5 total, ranging from age 2 to 13) playing together. And it was really great to see the youngest attach to JJ and to see JJ attempt to entertain him, while my other 2 boys couldn't have cared less. I think we made have found something out about Joshua!
I also contacted my baseball friend and her family and invited them to come see fireworks with us and our church tomorrow night. She agreed! And that also lead to finding out that her daughter is singing the National Anthem at the Gwinnett Braves game this weekend so we are going to go and show our support for her. (Granted, this was all done via text, but it will lead to a face to face encounter.)
2 contacts on my first day, not bad.
No, I'm not saying Facebook is bad. And I may still check occasionally to see how my not local friends are doing. I'm just trying to push myself to make a more personal connection with each person individually instead of posting something for everyone to see. I think we've gotten too far away from being "personal" with all the technology at our fingertips.
As Meg Ryan said, "Whatever anything is, it ought to be personal." And I agree.
See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Here we go again....
I seem to have a difficult time making this a habit. Sorry. Not that anyone is out there hanging on the edge of their seat waiting to hear what I have to say. But I think it would be therapeutic for me as well. Also, I promised a dear international friend that I would try again so, here it goes.
This morning I signed off of Facebook. I may return at some point, but I just believe this is the right move for me right now. Many have asked why. I'll try to keep the answer short. The gist of it is, I feel I need to foster more personal relationships with a few people rather than a digital relationship with many. Facebook just makes it too easy to not pick up a phone and call or invite someone over for some face time.
Steven and I have many of what we would call "acquaintances." But very few "friends". We don't get together with or talk to anyone on a regular basis. Our family has dwindled down over the years to where we just have Steven's and my siblings (4 in all) left. No grandparents for my kids. No strong church ties and no small group community. We have our baseball family during baseball season, but only then. And it seems to change every year. So, I was lying in bed last night, unable to sleep, when it hit me. I could disappear and no one, outside of my house (because they would all starve to death!) would notice I was gone. Deep, scary, I know. But truthful. I blame no one by myself. We have moved many times in our marriage causing us to leave some friendships and make new ones. As a result, we have friends all over the country and even the world (that's for you, Naomi!). But we aren't close. There is a need in my life for real relationships. I see myself suffering from the lack, and my children too.
So, that's it in a nutshell. I'm trying to force myself and my family to meet people on a more personal level. To build deeper relationships that will last. To develop confidants that I can go to in times like this when I need to talk and work things through. To have someone who will listen and understand. To have someone that I can be there for when they need it as well. (So you don't think I'm being totally selfish. I'm not.) My kids and I could sit around all summer and not have any contact with people outside of church if we let that happen. I don't want to let that happen.
I see it causing a problem in my kids. They almost don't know how to behave when there are people around. I haven't put them in that situation enough. I tell you, it's not from lack of trying. We didn't get this way overnight. We have tried to maintain friendships and reach out to people, but people are either too busy or just not interested. Steven and I have reasoned that, once you get to a certain age, your circle of friends is set. Our constant moving every 4 years has caused us to be outside that circle. Again, I'm not blaming anyone! This is just the truth of where we are now. Since I see it, I want to fix it.
So we have a friend coming over today to swim. Her kids are younger but she's lives close, goes to our church, and is very sweet. That could turn into a great relationship. She's already asked me some kids questions since I've been there. And she seems like a sweet soul that would truly pray for me and help guide me when (not if) I needed it. So we'll see where that goes.
I also invited a baseball family to see fireworks with us tomorrow night. So I'm making strides. We'll see where it goes.
Again, I write this not as a pity party for me or pointing fingers at others in our lives. I share this only so that maybe it could help someone else who may find themselves in this situation.
Thanks! I'll let you know how it goes.
This morning I signed off of Facebook. I may return at some point, but I just believe this is the right move for me right now. Many have asked why. I'll try to keep the answer short. The gist of it is, I feel I need to foster more personal relationships with a few people rather than a digital relationship with many. Facebook just makes it too easy to not pick up a phone and call or invite someone over for some face time.
Steven and I have many of what we would call "acquaintances." But very few "friends". We don't get together with or talk to anyone on a regular basis. Our family has dwindled down over the years to where we just have Steven's and my siblings (4 in all) left. No grandparents for my kids. No strong church ties and no small group community. We have our baseball family during baseball season, but only then. And it seems to change every year. So, I was lying in bed last night, unable to sleep, when it hit me. I could disappear and no one, outside of my house (because they would all starve to death!) would notice I was gone. Deep, scary, I know. But truthful. I blame no one by myself. We have moved many times in our marriage causing us to leave some friendships and make new ones. As a result, we have friends all over the country and even the world (that's for you, Naomi!). But we aren't close. There is a need in my life for real relationships. I see myself suffering from the lack, and my children too.
So, that's it in a nutshell. I'm trying to force myself and my family to meet people on a more personal level. To build deeper relationships that will last. To develop confidants that I can go to in times like this when I need to talk and work things through. To have someone who will listen and understand. To have someone that I can be there for when they need it as well. (So you don't think I'm being totally selfish. I'm not.) My kids and I could sit around all summer and not have any contact with people outside of church if we let that happen. I don't want to let that happen.
I see it causing a problem in my kids. They almost don't know how to behave when there are people around. I haven't put them in that situation enough. I tell you, it's not from lack of trying. We didn't get this way overnight. We have tried to maintain friendships and reach out to people, but people are either too busy or just not interested. Steven and I have reasoned that, once you get to a certain age, your circle of friends is set. Our constant moving every 4 years has caused us to be outside that circle. Again, I'm not blaming anyone! This is just the truth of where we are now. Since I see it, I want to fix it.
So we have a friend coming over today to swim. Her kids are younger but she's lives close, goes to our church, and is very sweet. That could turn into a great relationship. She's already asked me some kids questions since I've been there. And she seems like a sweet soul that would truly pray for me and help guide me when (not if) I needed it. So we'll see where that goes.
I also invited a baseball family to see fireworks with us tomorrow night. So I'm making strides. We'll see where it goes.
Again, I write this not as a pity party for me or pointing fingers at others in our lives. I share this only so that maybe it could help someone else who may find themselves in this situation.
Thanks! I'll let you know how it goes.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Life is about learning
The Julian home has been fairly quiet lately. Shocking, I know, having 3 growing boys. We are just working, going to school, doing homework, and trying to find time to have some fun.
Joshua continues to practice baseball 4 days a week getting ready for the spring travel season. He got a new bag and wood bat for Christmas and is enjoying breaking them in. We are trying to determine the right dose of meds for Zach and I dread sending him to middle school next year.
Elijah turns 8 on Friday and he is ready. Every day at the bus stop he looks at me and says, "4 more days", or "3 more days". He's so cute! I'm having some issues with his teacher and some inconsistencies that are going on in his classroom. He needs routine and predictability wit his disorder that he isn't getting right now. He's doing ok, but I think he could do better in the proper environment. I go back and forth between online school or something like that but haven't been able to justify taking them away from friends and social interaction. He has a check up on Monday. I'm going to talk to his pediatrician more about his condition and find out what other areas of life it will affect.
I'm still back and forth about my job. I asked for the week of spring break off, usually a busy time at work, so that we can take a family vacation. (Maybe to Montana!) I'll wait to see if they actually let me have that time. If not, I guess I have my answer. Still no word from the Braves yet either. Everything is up in the air so I'm still praying for direction.
I will be attending a women's Bible study each Wednesday starting January 22. I am excited about that since I don't really get to go to church much. That will be my fellowship/study time. Hopefully schedules will change soon so I can attend church with my family more often.
Joshua continues to practice baseball 4 days a week getting ready for the spring travel season. He got a new bag and wood bat for Christmas and is enjoying breaking them in. We are trying to determine the right dose of meds for Zach and I dread sending him to middle school next year.
Elijah turns 8 on Friday and he is ready. Every day at the bus stop he looks at me and says, "4 more days", or "3 more days". He's so cute! I'm having some issues with his teacher and some inconsistencies that are going on in his classroom. He needs routine and predictability wit his disorder that he isn't getting right now. He's doing ok, but I think he could do better in the proper environment. I go back and forth between online school or something like that but haven't been able to justify taking them away from friends and social interaction. He has a check up on Monday. I'm going to talk to his pediatrician more about his condition and find out what other areas of life it will affect.
I'm still back and forth about my job. I asked for the week of spring break off, usually a busy time at work, so that we can take a family vacation. (Maybe to Montana!) I'll wait to see if they actually let me have that time. If not, I guess I have my answer. Still no word from the Braves yet either. Everything is up in the air so I'm still praying for direction.
I will be attending a women's Bible study each Wednesday starting January 22. I am excited about that since I don't really get to go to church much. That will be my fellowship/study time. Hopefully schedules will change soon so I can attend church with my family more often.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Catch Up
I was told by a dear friend recently that she missed reading my blog because it helped her feel up to date with our family. Sorry I've been absent. I'll try to start doing better and catch you up from here.
We are doing well. We are adjusting to life without Steven's dad. It's tough for him...and for me. He and I are now orphans and our kids have no grandparents. That 's a tough pill to swallow sometimes. I hear so many friends talk about how their parents/in-laws come pick up the kids and take them out or stay with them for a few days. That has not and will never be a reality for us. Our kids will never really know how wonderful our parents were. Joshua (now 13) was only 5 months old when my mom died so he will never remember her. When my dad died, JJ was 3 and Zach was almost 1. JJ has some memories, but mostly what I tell him. Zach remembers nothing. Steven's mom died when the boys were 9, 6, and 3. Joshua remembers a bit, Zach a bit less, and Elijah nothing. Now Dave has died when they are 13, 10 and 7. They have some memories and I hope they will last because that is all they have. Thankfully JJ and Zach spent time with Dave during piano lessons and Elijah was at least present. Also Dave was great at coming to sit with the kids so Steven and I could go out. I hope they remember and hold on to those times.
Anyway, Steven and his siblings are in the legal process of getting Dave's estate in order. It will be a long process but I think it is actually bringing Steven and his brothers together a bit, so that will be good.
Zach is now consistently taking his ADD meds. We are still evaluating to make sure of the dosage. I don't really like medicating him (and it's quite expensive) but it really seems to be helping him. He can really tell a difference in himself and I think that is motivating him a bit. He got some Knex and an erector set for Christmas. He has become quite the builder and will sit in his room for hours building and rebuilding something. He even got Joshua interested one night. JJ didn't think he could do it, but Zach showed him some tips and they built together for the whole night.
JJ just got his top braces off. We thought he would have them all off by now, but little things here and there keep not being quite right. Better get it right with all the time and money we've put in to his teeth by this point. He's not happy about still having some on, but it's better than nothing. No more rubber bands, just bottom braces and a top retainer. He will get the bottom ones off February 3 and will get a bottom retainer. Only wear those at night I think. JJ loves feeling his smooth teeth.
Elijah, my sweet baby, will be 8 years old this Friday. I can't believe it! We will go to Chuck E. Cheese's to eat and play games for his birthday. Steven and I will spend the day transforming his little boy airplane room to a big boy WWE room, complete with sheets, comforter, curtains, wall decals, posters and ceiling fan pulls. Even so far as to put ropes around his bed so he has to "climb into the ring" to get in and out of bed. I hope he likes it.
They are all growing up so fast.
Me, I'm still working at Medieval Times. It's not a bad job. I like the people I work with. Sometimes it's even fun. But lately I've been going back and forth as to whether I should stay or quit. I work every Sunday and can't go to church with my family. That really stinks. But it's decent money (more than the stadium) and the hours during the week are great for the kids being in school. I really miss the flexibility in my schedule and having days off that I want. I had decided to resign the other day and just look for something else, but today I got a raise. Now I'm not sure again. I'm been praying and asking God what He wants me to do. Every time I think I have the answer, something happens and I wonder what is the right decision. I would appreciate YOUR prayers as well as I decide what direction my life is to take.
Well, that sums up the Julian house right now. Like I said, I'll try to be more faithful in filling you in on our lives and it's happenings, when there are some. Thanks for reading.
We are doing well. We are adjusting to life without Steven's dad. It's tough for him...and for me. He and I are now orphans and our kids have no grandparents. That 's a tough pill to swallow sometimes. I hear so many friends talk about how their parents/in-laws come pick up the kids and take them out or stay with them for a few days. That has not and will never be a reality for us. Our kids will never really know how wonderful our parents were. Joshua (now 13) was only 5 months old when my mom died so he will never remember her. When my dad died, JJ was 3 and Zach was almost 1. JJ has some memories, but mostly what I tell him. Zach remembers nothing. Steven's mom died when the boys were 9, 6, and 3. Joshua remembers a bit, Zach a bit less, and Elijah nothing. Now Dave has died when they are 13, 10 and 7. They have some memories and I hope they will last because that is all they have. Thankfully JJ and Zach spent time with Dave during piano lessons and Elijah was at least present. Also Dave was great at coming to sit with the kids so Steven and I could go out. I hope they remember and hold on to those times.
Anyway, Steven and his siblings are in the legal process of getting Dave's estate in order. It will be a long process but I think it is actually bringing Steven and his brothers together a bit, so that will be good.
Zach is now consistently taking his ADD meds. We are still evaluating to make sure of the dosage. I don't really like medicating him (and it's quite expensive) but it really seems to be helping him. He can really tell a difference in himself and I think that is motivating him a bit. He got some Knex and an erector set for Christmas. He has become quite the builder and will sit in his room for hours building and rebuilding something. He even got Joshua interested one night. JJ didn't think he could do it, but Zach showed him some tips and they built together for the whole night.
JJ just got his top braces off. We thought he would have them all off by now, but little things here and there keep not being quite right. Better get it right with all the time and money we've put in to his teeth by this point. He's not happy about still having some on, but it's better than nothing. No more rubber bands, just bottom braces and a top retainer. He will get the bottom ones off February 3 and will get a bottom retainer. Only wear those at night I think. JJ loves feeling his smooth teeth.
Elijah, my sweet baby, will be 8 years old this Friday. I can't believe it! We will go to Chuck E. Cheese's to eat and play games for his birthday. Steven and I will spend the day transforming his little boy airplane room to a big boy WWE room, complete with sheets, comforter, curtains, wall decals, posters and ceiling fan pulls. Even so far as to put ropes around his bed so he has to "climb into the ring" to get in and out of bed. I hope he likes it.
They are all growing up so fast.
Me, I'm still working at Medieval Times. It's not a bad job. I like the people I work with. Sometimes it's even fun. But lately I've been going back and forth as to whether I should stay or quit. I work every Sunday and can't go to church with my family. That really stinks. But it's decent money (more than the stadium) and the hours during the week are great for the kids being in school. I really miss the flexibility in my schedule and having days off that I want. I had decided to resign the other day and just look for something else, but today I got a raise. Now I'm not sure again. I'm been praying and asking God what He wants me to do. Every time I think I have the answer, something happens and I wonder what is the right decision. I would appreciate YOUR prayers as well as I decide what direction my life is to take.
Well, that sums up the Julian house right now. Like I said, I'll try to be more faithful in filling you in on our lives and it's happenings, when there are some. Thanks for reading.
Monday, December 9, 2013
The Day The Music Died
It was an uneventful Thursday morning. I got up, got dressed and ready, go the kids off to school and went to work. I went on my break about 11:30 am and turned on my phone. "Dad is in the emergency room" is the text that met my eyes. I immediately tried to call Steven to find out what was going on. No answer after several attempts. Lots of things were going through my mind. Had he fallen or been in a car accident? It never even crossed my mind that it would be something more serious.
Not getting a hold of Steven, I went to my boss and told her my father-in-law was in the emergency room and I needed to go. "Of course," she said, and off I went, trying to call Steven and I walked to my car. I was in the parking lot halfway there when I finally got him on the phone. "Dad passed away," is what he told me. I stopped in the middle of the parking lot in disbelief. "Please tell me you are kidding." He was not. I immediately headed over to Gwinnett Medical where I found Steven and one of his brothers in a back room. Tears filled my eyes again, as they had as I was driving, and I gripped my husband and held him tight. I can't believe this is happening again was my thought process.
In the last 12 1/2 years, since my children have been born, Steven and I have lost all 4 of our parents, 4 grandparents, 2 uncles and 2 aunts, and that's just off the top of my head.
Dave was a tremendous man. He wasn't my biological father, but he gladly took on the role, especially after my dad died in 2004 and I was left without parents. We enjoyed having him over for dinner and making ziti. He loved it and always told me how good it was. That made me feel good because his wife was such a wonderful cook. He would sit with my boys and talk to them about whatever interested them that day: WWE, basketball, Garfield, Pokémon, you name it. He always made time to come to their baseball games, and even made it to a Tae Kwon Do belt test.
But I have to say that my favorite time with Dave was during piano lessons. Each of my kids was to take 1 year of lessons, whether the liked it or not. After a year they could quit if it wasn't for them, but they had to at least try. One day I thought, "Why not me?" So I began taking lessons along with Zach. We would spend an hour a week with Dave at his house playing music and learning. All of our lessons required that we learn a song or two from our book and then, when Dave had approved it, we would get to play a duet with Dave. Nothing was more thrilling for me than to see my son playing next to his grandfather and for me to play with him as well. It's so humbling, knowing how extremely talented he was. We would play and laugh and have a great time. And I was learning! Such a blessing.
Elijah was due to start piano lessons next month, at the age of 8. Grandaddy wouldn't start until 8. And Elijah knew that turning 8 meant starting lessons with him. Sadly, that will never be realized for him. And I didn't learn enough to be able to teach him.
Dave, thank you for 21 wonderful years as part of your family. I am blessed and a better person for having known you and your family. We love you and miss you already.
Not getting a hold of Steven, I went to my boss and told her my father-in-law was in the emergency room and I needed to go. "Of course," she said, and off I went, trying to call Steven and I walked to my car. I was in the parking lot halfway there when I finally got him on the phone. "Dad passed away," is what he told me. I stopped in the middle of the parking lot in disbelief. "Please tell me you are kidding." He was not. I immediately headed over to Gwinnett Medical where I found Steven and one of his brothers in a back room. Tears filled my eyes again, as they had as I was driving, and I gripped my husband and held him tight. I can't believe this is happening again was my thought process.
In the last 12 1/2 years, since my children have been born, Steven and I have lost all 4 of our parents, 4 grandparents, 2 uncles and 2 aunts, and that's just off the top of my head.
Dave was a tremendous man. He wasn't my biological father, but he gladly took on the role, especially after my dad died in 2004 and I was left without parents. We enjoyed having him over for dinner and making ziti. He loved it and always told me how good it was. That made me feel good because his wife was such a wonderful cook. He would sit with my boys and talk to them about whatever interested them that day: WWE, basketball, Garfield, Pokémon, you name it. He always made time to come to their baseball games, and even made it to a Tae Kwon Do belt test.
But I have to say that my favorite time with Dave was during piano lessons. Each of my kids was to take 1 year of lessons, whether the liked it or not. After a year they could quit if it wasn't for them, but they had to at least try. One day I thought, "Why not me?" So I began taking lessons along with Zach. We would spend an hour a week with Dave at his house playing music and learning. All of our lessons required that we learn a song or two from our book and then, when Dave had approved it, we would get to play a duet with Dave. Nothing was more thrilling for me than to see my son playing next to his grandfather and for me to play with him as well. It's so humbling, knowing how extremely talented he was. We would play and laugh and have a great time. And I was learning! Such a blessing.
Elijah was due to start piano lessons next month, at the age of 8. Grandaddy wouldn't start until 8. And Elijah knew that turning 8 meant starting lessons with him. Sadly, that will never be realized for him. And I didn't learn enough to be able to teach him.
Dave, thank you for 21 wonderful years as part of your family. I am blessed and a better person for having known you and your family. We love you and miss you already.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Life is good
It was a typical Monday here at the Julian house. The kid went to school, Steven and I went to work. My day went well. I've developed some "friendships" with some of the girls that I work with that sit near me. They are all much younger than me, and that's ok. It's quite interesting to talk to them. Sometimes when we talk I realize I am referring to things that they are too young to remember. I date myself a lot there. They find it funny. I discovered today that the 3 people around me today that I was talking to were born the year I graduated from high school! Yikes!
I got off work a bit early (not by choice) and came home to walk the dog and go get the kids from school. I got a text from Steven that he was having a horrible day. I hate to hear that. He works so hard and wants to do well by his family and his clients. I hate when things don't go well for him. I asked the kids what we could do for him to help his day get better. Zach IMMEDIATELY suggested that we go out to dinner. (That is always their first idea.) I tried to come up with some other ideas: movie night with dinner in bed, family game night, etc. I asked Steven and he agreed that dinner out would be just what the doctor ordered. So we took the boys out to TGIFriday's. Yum! It was a great time.
Steven and I were able to talk a bit about work. I think he feels unproductive because of some disorganization. He needs some protocols in place to help him transition smoothly. Organization is my expertise. I am going to try to help him get something in the works that would help him. Perhaps God wanted us to have that conversation. We'll see how it goes.
Now we are relaxing and watching Fringe while the boys watch RAW downstairs, a typical Monday night ritual. I can hear them cheering and chanting. They love it. I love them.
Feeling so blessed today!
I got off work a bit early (not by choice) and came home to walk the dog and go get the kids from school. I got a text from Steven that he was having a horrible day. I hate to hear that. He works so hard and wants to do well by his family and his clients. I hate when things don't go well for him. I asked the kids what we could do for him to help his day get better. Zach IMMEDIATELY suggested that we go out to dinner. (That is always their first idea.) I tried to come up with some other ideas: movie night with dinner in bed, family game night, etc. I asked Steven and he agreed that dinner out would be just what the doctor ordered. So we took the boys out to TGIFriday's. Yum! It was a great time.
Steven and I were able to talk a bit about work. I think he feels unproductive because of some disorganization. He needs some protocols in place to help him transition smoothly. Organization is my expertise. I am going to try to help him get something in the works that would help him. Perhaps God wanted us to have that conversation. We'll see how it goes.
Now we are relaxing and watching Fringe while the boys watch RAW downstairs, a typical Monday night ritual. I can hear them cheering and chanting. They love it. I love them.
Feeling so blessed today!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Catch Up
Wow! Take a night or two off and then suddenly I realize it's been over a week!
Everything this week got straightened out. JJ spent one day in ISS for NOT pulling a chair out from under another child, who wasn't hurt. Elijah designed his experiment and I let him type it up to turn in to his teacher. JJ was then accused of hurling homosexual slurs during class. (Does he even know any?) I was never contacted by the school. Just JJ telling me he was called to the office and interrogated again. Nothing ever came of that so I assume all is well.
I took JJ to the orthodontist on Monday to get a date for taking off his braces, after over 2 years. Only to find out that they have OVER corrected his jaw with the rubber bands! Now he has had to reverse the rubber bands to get his jaw back to where it should be. (His bottom teeth were in front of his top teeth.) So he goes back in 4 weeks. Hopefully to find out when he will get them off again, maybe. Elijah has to design an advertisement to lure people to the new Georgia colony founded by James Oglethorpe. Only he can't tell me anything about the colony: why they started it, what would be appealing to others to make them want to come. He can only tell me who started it. Sometimes I worry about him. Sometimes I wonder if his SPD is just a small symptom of something larger. He has a very difficult time relaying information from school to home, answering an essay question on a test, etc.
Anyway, we have started a project for the month of November. I am having each of the kids write down each day something they are thankful for. I'm hoping it will help them realize all they have and just foster a grateful spirit within them. So far, so good. I am loving what they are coming up with.
Everything this week got straightened out. JJ spent one day in ISS for NOT pulling a chair out from under another child, who wasn't hurt. Elijah designed his experiment and I let him type it up to turn in to his teacher. JJ was then accused of hurling homosexual slurs during class. (Does he even know any?) I was never contacted by the school. Just JJ telling me he was called to the office and interrogated again. Nothing ever came of that so I assume all is well.
I took JJ to the orthodontist on Monday to get a date for taking off his braces, after over 2 years. Only to find out that they have OVER corrected his jaw with the rubber bands! Now he has had to reverse the rubber bands to get his jaw back to where it should be. (His bottom teeth were in front of his top teeth.) So he goes back in 4 weeks. Hopefully to find out when he will get them off again, maybe. Elijah has to design an advertisement to lure people to the new Georgia colony founded by James Oglethorpe. Only he can't tell me anything about the colony: why they started it, what would be appealing to others to make them want to come. He can only tell me who started it. Sometimes I worry about him. Sometimes I wonder if his SPD is just a small symptom of something larger. He has a very difficult time relaying information from school to home, answering an essay question on a test, etc.
Anyway, we have started a project for the month of November. I am having each of the kids write down each day something they are thankful for. I'm hoping it will help them realize all they have and just foster a grateful spirit within them. So far, so good. I am loving what they are coming up with.
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