Our New Additions....

Our girls each received a chick for Easter...Then one-by-one my friends would by their kids chicks (to live at my house).....I said Ok....Now we are up to nine chick's and a duck....As you can see our dog Reba doesn't mind the company....My husband is finishing up the coop this week...

Kindness Counts....

I think this one is worth the time it takes to watch it. Kindness does count.....both in giving and receiving.
http://www.blueribbonmovie.com/

If we could all do this????

Our Kids and Technology.....

I came across this PBS special on today's kids and technology.....
As parents we need to watch, listen and communicate with our children. As for schools I think they better catch up....Let me know what you think????

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/kidsonline/

I'm Back....

I have been engrossed with IEP's and follow up meetings.
I have been researching Private Schools, Charter Schools, Waldorf and Montessori educations. My girls are so smart in other areas such as math, science, art, music and technology. They just don't fit the "MOLD" for public education. Does anyone have first hand knowledge of alternative education that might be benificial to a child with dyslexia and learning disabilities? I would love to hear from you.

I Didn't Sign...

When we left the meeting (IEP) I didn't feel good about the end result and was extremely disappointed. My husband and I decided not to sign the paperwork that we agree with the outcome of the meeting (Monday). We decide to come home and think about the meeting and what other possible solutions could be made to best fit our childs needs. (Today) I am pleased to say we as a team have come up with a mutual agreement that I feel will be in the best interest of our daughter. At times it feels like your being a "bitch" asking for so much. I think with the job of advocate for your child your required to step it up and ask or you will not receive. I feel better and the end result my daughter will be getting the additional help she needs to be successful. I will be signing the paperwork today and I will now have a positive outlook on the educators who have assist us.
Thanks!

Our Unique Children...

Thomas Carlyle:
Quotes on Learning Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.
Tony Dorsett:
Challenge QuoteTo succeed... you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you.

I believe our creator made us ALL unique other then the physical appearances. We should be thankful for that and embrace everyones uniqueness. My questions and concerns are for our most innocent, our children. They don't quite understand why they may be different then some of the friends in class who can READ, WRITE, SPELL and DO MATH. The school might suggest lack of motivation, immaturity and RETENTION. As a parent we see the stuggle but we also see how truely intelligent and talented they are. Ok, they might not fit the mold of black and white in the education system. These kids see in COLOR. Is that wrong?? I know I'm not the only mother with unique kids. Why do I feel like I am? When I leave these meetings (IEP) the feelings of emotion are overwhelming and frustrating. I can appreciate the quotes above and strive for my children everyday to keep self-esteem and self confidence don't let anyone take that away because you are UNIQUE! EMBRACE IT! YOU ARE HERE FOR A REASON!

Life Lessons...

Life Lessons
The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.
Tom Bodett

The Highest Ambition
To do something, however small, to make others happier and better, is the highest ambition, the most elevating hope, which can inspire a human being.
John Lubbock

The Attiude You Bring to Life
Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.Kahlil Gibran