Buster Brown was a very good little boy today.
He did not hurt anyone or anything all day.
I don't think he'll be looking to hurt anyone anytime soon, either.
Little Miss took something shiny and bright from a friend's house.
It was a little key,
and it fit just nice in her jean dress front pocket.
I'm banging my head trying to figure out the best way to make it clear to her that that is stealing.
I have no way of knowing if she knew she did something wrong.
It's in such moments that I realize
how devastating her poor communication skills are to her life.
So, does she perceive the enormity of the weight of what I'm trying to get across?
Sometimes I think I'm too hard on her-
no, sometimes I know I am too hard on her,
simply because I'm not sure if she understands words.
And then I feel terrible.
I just went back and read some old posts from when the twins were really into giving me a run for my money....
Then I re-read yesterday's whine...
And I roll my eyeballs at how pathetic I am.
I have nothing to be exasperated about -
only much to be grateful.
***
Little Miss remembered the girl in the story's name all day.
She still can't remember the boy's name, though.
She reiterated more details of the story to me this evening.
She's grasping it bit by bit.
I'm not so into wasting her time with unessential details if her capacity to learn is somewhat constrained...but I'm thinking by exercise the brain will grow stronger.
To be completely honest, though, I haven't a clue what I'm doing.
Buster read CAT, MAT, BAT, PAT this afternoon.
I'm pleased.
***
My Bri had her big appointment this morning.
No answers yet.
Blood was drawn for a ton of tests.
We'll be referred to a specialist in the near future.
Keep praying.
Nothing would make me happier than to see her pain free
and a little meat on her bones.
Oh, to hear her playing her violin again.
****
Christina is out backpacking with her dad and
Vanessa's out backpacking with Nikki and
the weather is perfect for such endeavors.
P.S.
I called my friend about the key. She's a sensible woman, but very kind hearted so I just wanted her know the behind the scenes story so she would not brush the misdemeanor off too lightly. Little Miss was nervous. I asked her if she was scared. She nodded so I prayed with her and told her she would do fine and we roll played a bit, then tied a bright string around the key and tucked it into a zippered purse. She did not hesitate to approach this friend. She returned the key and apologized very solemnly. The friend talked to her about not taking things without asking and forgave her, then gave her a big hug and it was over.
***
Little Miss remembered the girl in the story's name all day.
She still can't remember the boy's name, though.
She reiterated more details of the story to me this evening.
She's grasping it bit by bit.
I'm not so into wasting her time with unessential details if her capacity to learn is somewhat constrained...but I'm thinking by exercise the brain will grow stronger.
To be completely honest, though, I haven't a clue what I'm doing.
Buster read CAT, MAT, BAT, PAT this afternoon.
I'm pleased.
***
My Bri had her big appointment this morning.
No answers yet.
Blood was drawn for a ton of tests.
We'll be referred to a specialist in the near future.
Keep praying.
Nothing would make me happier than to see her pain free
and a little meat on her bones.
Oh, to hear her playing her violin again.
****
Christina is out backpacking with her dad and
Vanessa's out backpacking with Nikki and
the weather is perfect for such endeavors.
P.S.
I called my friend about the key. She's a sensible woman, but very kind hearted so I just wanted her know the behind the scenes story so she would not brush the misdemeanor off too lightly. Little Miss was nervous. I asked her if she was scared. She nodded so I prayed with her and told her she would do fine and we roll played a bit, then tied a bright string around the key and tucked it into a zippered purse. She did not hesitate to approach this friend. She returned the key and apologized very solemnly. The friend talked to her about not taking things without asking and forgave her, then gave her a big hug and it was over.
5 comments:
Don’t be so hard on yourself. I think when we bring our kids home that are older than 3 years of age we have this desperation in our hearts to throw as much nurturing, life skills and education as possible to make up for that “lost” time. We try to make up for what they may not have gotten and we try to do it microwave fast.
The little girl that was placed with me this summer is soooo delayed and was not nurtured so I find myself trying to cram 5 ½ years of raising her into the 3 months I have before having to send her to public school.
Praying for healing and safety for everyone else...
Peace
Just a little note of encouragement to let you know that you are doing a very good job! Keep praying to our Father in Heaven in the name of Jesus on their behalf, because He knows exactly what they need and how best to reach them, line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little, there a little.
The love that you are pouring into them is like a soothing balm to their little souls. You are loving and caring for one of the least of these in His kingdom. All will come in His time, in His time...
your doing great, lots of kids take stuff, it is a developmental stage they got hrough more than once, hang in there.
You are a blessing to your family. Glad you see the progress in your twins!I encourage you to have Missy checked out because it does sound like a "connection" is missing with her words and short term memory. I despise labeling a child...but it can be turned into a positive experience when we know the issue we are dealing with.
One of my sons took a shiny ring from a department store and I took him back up there to give it back. He had to go up to the sales lady and tell her he took it and he was sorry.
Another one of my boys went into our neighbor's house and took some candy out of their candy dish. I made them go back over and take it back. (I talked to my neighbor first.) He had to take the candy back and tell them what he did and apologize . My neighbor was great, he told my son that he accepted his apology but he then explained to him that what he did was stealing.
Sometimes it helps for others to tell our kids the same things we are telling them.
About the word retrieval, you are talking about my Beth, you have to be. I so hope you figure this out because I need some answers. :)
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