Laundry day
My new favorite jacket :)
11 years ago
Monday, March 16, 2009
More pictures
Allison with Grandma Wendy at the Women's Retreat we went to with Mom this weekend.
Laundry day
My new favorite jacket :)
Laundry day
My new favorite jacket :)
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Why I will scream the next time a parent says "It's because my child is ADD/ADHD"
So here's what happens at school today:
The kids had to take a District Assessment that took about half the day, so they ate their lunches in the classroom with me. One student (who is ADHD and gets modifications because of this 'disability') proceeds to get out her lunch that consists of a tupperware of strawberries and a tupperware of sugar. I know strawberries are healthy and are a great source of fiber, but dipping them in sugar and eating only that for lunch is not the best decision. After she had eaten all the strawberries, she pulls out a spoon and eats the rest of the sugar. I can't imagine eating sugar by the spoonful; it turns my stomach to think about...No lie, she downed at least a full cup of sugar (not to mention the Coke she was drinking!!!). One of the other kids in the room said that last week her lunch one day was a bag of chocolate chips...and ADHD is her problem!?!?
Don't get me wrong, there are truly people who are ADD/ADHD and can be helped by medication, but then there are other parents who just don't raise their kids right and want any excuse to make themselves feel better.
After a little thinking about the situation, I decided to email her Mom. This girl isn't doing too well in class and I'm constantly having to let the Mom know troubles that she is having, only to get the response "Are you following her educational modifications? It's probably because my child is ADHD." I sent a very carefully-worded email about my concerns about her lunch selection (because we have to be careful never to "diagnose" any condition) and suggested that maybe her lack of focus and attention was due to a sugar rush followed by a sugar crash. The Mom emailed me back assuring me that she didn't know that's what was packed for lunch because both parents are marathons runners/rock climbers and are very health conscious. Way to be involved in your 11-year-old's life...
ARGH!!! I'm not a miracle worker, people!!!
The kids had to take a District Assessment that took about half the day, so they ate their lunches in the classroom with me. One student (who is ADHD and gets modifications because of this 'disability') proceeds to get out her lunch that consists of a tupperware of strawberries and a tupperware of sugar. I know strawberries are healthy and are a great source of fiber, but dipping them in sugar and eating only that for lunch is not the best decision. After she had eaten all the strawberries, she pulls out a spoon and eats the rest of the sugar. I can't imagine eating sugar by the spoonful; it turns my stomach to think about...No lie, she downed at least a full cup of sugar (not to mention the Coke she was drinking!!!). One of the other kids in the room said that last week her lunch one day was a bag of chocolate chips...and ADHD is her problem!?!?
Don't get me wrong, there are truly people who are ADD/ADHD and can be helped by medication, but then there are other parents who just don't raise their kids right and want any excuse to make themselves feel better.
After a little thinking about the situation, I decided to email her Mom. This girl isn't doing too well in class and I'm constantly having to let the Mom know troubles that she is having, only to get the response "Are you following her educational modifications? It's probably because my child is ADHD." I sent a very carefully-worded email about my concerns about her lunch selection (because we have to be careful never to "diagnose" any condition) and suggested that maybe her lack of focus and attention was due to a sugar rush followed by a sugar crash. The Mom emailed me back assuring me that she didn't know that's what was packed for lunch because both parents are marathons runners/rock climbers and are very health conscious. Way to be involved in your 11-year-old's life...
ARGH!!! I'm not a miracle worker, people!!!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
More pictures
Greg just being handsome
She's now 2 months old!!! Greg is taking her to her doctor's appointment tomorrow so I'll post her height and weight stats when we get them.
Her feet are still growing too!!! She no longer fits into the 0-6 month socks (even though I've tried to stretch them out), so we're on to the 6-12 month size. Here's a pic of her feet and my hand; keep in mind I have big hands!!!
After-bath Allison. She loves taking baths, so we might just have a water-baby on our hands.
Her homework project. I couldn't come up with anything fun and creative for the Daycare homework assignment, so I just sat here one evening and colored. I started out with her name and the A&M (of course!!!), but then got stuck. Greg suggested the blue eyes, so then the paperdoll turned pretty literal. I just put her in an Tshirt and her cute Trumpette ballerina socks. I'm not much if an artist; lips are tough to draw!!
She's now 2 months old!!! Greg is taking her to her doctor's appointment tomorrow so I'll post her height and weight stats when we get them.
Her feet are still growing too!!! She no longer fits into the 0-6 month socks (even though I've tried to stretch them out), so we're on to the 6-12 month size. Here's a pic of her feet and my hand; keep in mind I have big hands!!!
After-bath Allison. She loves taking baths, so we might just have a water-baby on our hands.
Her homework project. I couldn't come up with anything fun and creative for the Daycare homework assignment, so I just sat here one evening and colored. I started out with her name and the A&M (of course!!!), but then got stuck. Greg suggested the blue eyes, so then the paperdoll turned pretty literal. I just put her in an Tshirt and her cute Trumpette ballerina socks. I'm not much if an artist; lips are tough to draw!!
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