My kids say the funniest things! And I always think, "I should write that down." And then I don't. And then I forget what they said.
Last weekend Laurie stayed with us for a couple of days on her way back from Florida. I made my awesome slow cooker, French dip sandwiches and I was telling Laurie that the recipe called for a can of beer but that I used beef consomme instead. She said she had an awesome beef stew recipe that called for red wine and that she used the actual stuff.
Upon hearing that Eli and Cara both blurted out, "Laurie, you're not supposed to drink wine!"
Cara followed up with, "Laurie, you're supposed to choose the right, but you chose left."
The little urchins crack me up!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Turning Over a New Leaf
Yesterday I was at the elementary school doing Tuesday folders for Eli's class. When I finished I realized it was almost Joel's lunch time, so I decided to wait a few minutes so I could see him and give him a squeeze. Before his class came down, I ran into Mrs. Perlot (4th grade special education assistant) who informed me that Joel had had a really rough morning.
Apparently they had done an activity where every kid in the class had to pull another classmate's name out of a hat and write something nice about that person. Joel unfortunately picked out the same of somebody he doesn't particularly like. Not having the capacity to B.S. Joel couldn't come up with anything positive to write, so he wrote his true feelings about the person which were none too kind.
His teachers told him he needed to redo the assignment and he had a meltdown and became very sad and upset.
When he spotted me near the lunchroom his eyes were red rimmed and still filled with tears. He gave me a big hug and asked, "Mom, can you help me turn over a new leaf?"
Oh my cherished little boy; that humble little statement really tugged at my heart strings.
He is so precious and sweet. It pains me that so many everyday activities are so heart wrenching for his little soul.
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Mrs. Perlot (aforementioned special ed I.A.) has really been a gift from God. She told me yesterday how much she "love, love, loves" Joel, and I can tell she means it from the bottom of her heart. She is quiet and reserved and is totally there for Joel when he needs her.
After Christmas? they switched Joel's classroom and it made an amazing difference. This past fall was a difficult one. Joel was belligerent and obstinate at school and at home and point blank refused to do his work. I couldn't figure out what was going on with him.
His original 4th grade teacher had what one other teacher called "a soft presence in the classroom." I called it disorganization. The lack of structure really got to Joel and made him feel uneasy and on edge. Hence the belligerence and obstinance. When he was switched into the very structured classroom of a different teacher it was like magic, his behavior immediately improved.
In addition to her organized classroom she's a great match for Joel in other ways too. She'll joke and be sarcastic with him which he LOVES. She has a very over the top and energetic personality which Joel thrives on as well. In many ways her interaction style with him is similar to my own and of course that helps Joel to feel comfortable and secure.
Eli has a fantastic teacher this year too. She's taught for eons and really has an in depth understanding of how to work with and get the most out of young children. Plus, she actually really likes the kids :)
In short, I'm feeling really blessed with my kids' teachers this year and so grateful for wonderful human beings who interact so lovingly with my children on a daily basis.
Apparently they had done an activity where every kid in the class had to pull another classmate's name out of a hat and write something nice about that person. Joel unfortunately picked out the same of somebody he doesn't particularly like. Not having the capacity to B.S. Joel couldn't come up with anything positive to write, so he wrote his true feelings about the person which were none too kind.
His teachers told him he needed to redo the assignment and he had a meltdown and became very sad and upset.
When he spotted me near the lunchroom his eyes were red rimmed and still filled with tears. He gave me a big hug and asked, "Mom, can you help me turn over a new leaf?"
Oh my cherished little boy; that humble little statement really tugged at my heart strings.
He is so precious and sweet. It pains me that so many everyday activities are so heart wrenching for his little soul.
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Mrs. Perlot (aforementioned special ed I.A.) has really been a gift from God. She told me yesterday how much she "love, love, loves" Joel, and I can tell she means it from the bottom of her heart. She is quiet and reserved and is totally there for Joel when he needs her.
After Christmas? they switched Joel's classroom and it made an amazing difference. This past fall was a difficult one. Joel was belligerent and obstinate at school and at home and point blank refused to do his work. I couldn't figure out what was going on with him.
His original 4th grade teacher had what one other teacher called "a soft presence in the classroom." I called it disorganization. The lack of structure really got to Joel and made him feel uneasy and on edge. Hence the belligerence and obstinance. When he was switched into the very structured classroom of a different teacher it was like magic, his behavior immediately improved.
In addition to her organized classroom she's a great match for Joel in other ways too. She'll joke and be sarcastic with him which he LOVES. She has a very over the top and energetic personality which Joel thrives on as well. In many ways her interaction style with him is similar to my own and of course that helps Joel to feel comfortable and secure.
Eli has a fantastic teacher this year too. She's taught for eons and really has an in depth understanding of how to work with and get the most out of young children. Plus, she actually really likes the kids :)
In short, I'm feeling really blessed with my kids' teachers this year and so grateful for wonderful human beings who interact so lovingly with my children on a daily basis.
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