Monday, September 21, 2015
I seem to get around to this in September. Another school year, still requiring copious amouts of coffee to get through the day! With the new year comes new challenges, experiences and frustrations. It's okay. I tell myself that more than I like to admit, but it's okay. I've been blessed to have the chance to pass on some help to other homeschooling mama's out there which is nice. It kind of validates the fact that I am doing what's right for my little ones.
Although one is not quite so little anymore. We had to move Bucko to man soap already! I know, he'll be 10 soon, but I really thought it would be another year or so. The boy just plain stinks if he uses kiddie soap, so man soap it is. He's a little excited about that, so hopefully that means actual showers will be on the rise. Actual showers meaning that he actually puts his whole body in the water at a minimum. Eventually I hope he understands soap is not optional. Or that he is getting way too tall to take a bath in that tub, that it must be a shower. Kid is nearly as tall as me now. He's not 10 yet, did I mention that? How is that allowed?
Roo was diagnosed late last year as ADHD. I always knew that boy was more bouncy than normal. We struggled with the need for medication, but I would be lying if I said it didn't help tremendously with his academics and impulse control. I didn't even know he could read as well as he can because he just could not sit still. The things that took 8-10 hours last year and still did not get finished take him maybe 3 or 4 this year. Thankfully, he only has to take it on days he needs to focus. We have always struggled with his weight, and the meds really mess with his appetite. On the days I can get him outside and super active it isn't too bad, but those other days he barely eats, or so it seems. I've had a lot of people tell me I shouldn't medicate, but I'll tell you why I do. The BIGGEST thing is that he cannot control how crazy he gets most days. There was the day I went to the bathroom and when I came back to the kitchen, after talking to him for not doing his math, I realized he was hiding something behind his back. Thinking it was a toy,I made him show me- now here's the scary part. While I was in the bathroom, he nearly cut off his finger. Why? Because I sliced my thumb a couple days prior on accident with my mandolin slicer and he wanted to see how sharp it was. It wasn't where he could reach it, out in the open or even in sight. He went looking for it, found it and somehow decided that was a good idea. He still runs straight out into the road or parking lot though he knows better. He's 8. My job is to keep him safe in whatever way I can.
Bugs is growing like a weed! She's so tall (for me haha), but still light as can be. She will probably need to forward face soon due to height, maybe by Christmas. She has an inch or less before the seat says so even though her weight is no where near the limit. She's a smart little cookie, learning Latin, history, prepositions and science alongside her brothers. She is nearing 4 and has not officially started school, possibly next school year. We will see. I think she'll be far more ready than I to start school on a more regular schedule! If you don't like creepy, crawly things, you should probably keep your distance. She is likely the one to try and walk into my house with a snake. Nope, nope, nope! We can not have that!
This is a little longer than I meant it to be, so I will continue another day! Rember though- Coffee Before School - ALWAYS!
Although one is not quite so little anymore. We had to move Bucko to man soap already! I know, he'll be 10 soon, but I really thought it would be another year or so. The boy just plain stinks if he uses kiddie soap, so man soap it is. He's a little excited about that, so hopefully that means actual showers will be on the rise. Actual showers meaning that he actually puts his whole body in the water at a minimum. Eventually I hope he understands soap is not optional. Or that he is getting way too tall to take a bath in that tub, that it must be a shower. Kid is nearly as tall as me now. He's not 10 yet, did I mention that? How is that allowed?
Roo was diagnosed late last year as ADHD. I always knew that boy was more bouncy than normal. We struggled with the need for medication, but I would be lying if I said it didn't help tremendously with his academics and impulse control. I didn't even know he could read as well as he can because he just could not sit still. The things that took 8-10 hours last year and still did not get finished take him maybe 3 or 4 this year. Thankfully, he only has to take it on days he needs to focus. We have always struggled with his weight, and the meds really mess with his appetite. On the days I can get him outside and super active it isn't too bad, but those other days he barely eats, or so it seems. I've had a lot of people tell me I shouldn't medicate, but I'll tell you why I do. The BIGGEST thing is that he cannot control how crazy he gets most days. There was the day I went to the bathroom and when I came back to the kitchen, after talking to him for not doing his math, I realized he was hiding something behind his back. Thinking it was a toy,I made him show me- now here's the scary part. While I was in the bathroom, he nearly cut off his finger. Why? Because I sliced my thumb a couple days prior on accident with my mandolin slicer and he wanted to see how sharp it was. It wasn't where he could reach it, out in the open or even in sight. He went looking for it, found it and somehow decided that was a good idea. He still runs straight out into the road or parking lot though he knows better. He's 8. My job is to keep him safe in whatever way I can.
Bugs is growing like a weed! She's so tall (for me haha), but still light as can be. She will probably need to forward face soon due to height, maybe by Christmas. She has an inch or less before the seat says so even though her weight is no where near the limit. She's a smart little cookie, learning Latin, history, prepositions and science alongside her brothers. She is nearing 4 and has not officially started school, possibly next school year. We will see. I think she'll be far more ready than I to start school on a more regular schedule! If you don't like creepy, crawly things, you should probably keep your distance. She is likely the one to try and walk into my house with a snake. Nope, nope, nope! We can not have that!
This is a little longer than I meant it to be, so I will continue another day! Rember though- Coffee Before School - ALWAYS!
Monday, September 14, 2015
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