Here are some videos from our little guy!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
BLURG!!!!
I need a venue to let off some steam. I work in a school as the coordinator of the gifted program. Why is it that staff members constantly come to me to complain about how unfair they think the parameters of the program are? Why do I always have to hear their negative opinions of gifted learners and why do I have to go toe to toe with these "professionals" on a regular basis? I feel like they are communicating "Why do we need this program? Why are you here?" I am an advocate for the gifted learner who is a member of a specialized and unique population within our school systems. They are entitled to receive modifications in their instruction that will push them beyond mediocrity. Why is it that these "professionals" I work with are completely supportive with modifications for special needs learners but against modifying for the gifted learner. Both students need their instruction enhanced to help them learn new things on a daily basis. Is it my fault that some teachers are lacking the drive, passion, and skill set to help ignite a passion for learning in these gifted learners? This particular age is a difficult time for the students, and it is difficult for some adults to relate to kids at this stage. These middle years are tough on everyone, but that doesn't mean the gifted learner doesn't deserve anything less than an academic challenge and some compassion.
I wish that there were more open minded individuals who work towards solving problems instead of complaining about them.
Amanda
I wish that there were more open minded individuals who work towards solving problems instead of complaining about them.
Amanda
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Quick Catch up!
More to come this is just a taste, it is hard to find time to do update this blog sometimes!
For this particular month:
CJ is 10 months officially. I am running a 3 mile walk/run race on Saturday. Grad Class is going good, just a lot of work. Cheerleading was good, squad blew away the expectations for their first game! Work is work. CJ goes for his flu shot booster next Tues., boo! Eric is good, his job is fine. Daycare wants CJ to move onto eating more finger foods. CJ does more walking than crawling. CJ has been going off to dreamland without a pacifier. At daycare he drinks out of sippy cups, maybe one bottle per day. It seems like the changes and growth spurts are flowing fast. I really wish I was able to experience it all, woe is me. :) Not sure if we are going to have a tree here, the G-Parents will have them for Colin to explore and inspect.
From last month:
Thanksgiving was a blast! We enjoyed seeing our families. CJ was a trooper when we flew. Thanksgiving CJ ate like a pig, two dinner meals. No pumpkin pie yet. Ever since we left for the midwest tour his night time issues have taken a break. He got to spend some great QT with his dad and his Great-Grandpa Alberti. I got to see the Harry Potter Movie-2 Thumbs Up! I have been able to read/listen to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters. I really enjoyed the first, the latter was alright.
For this particular month:
CJ is 10 months officially. I am running a 3 mile walk/run race on Saturday. Grad Class is going good, just a lot of work. Cheerleading was good, squad blew away the expectations for their first game! Work is work. CJ goes for his flu shot booster next Tues., boo! Eric is good, his job is fine. Daycare wants CJ to move onto eating more finger foods. CJ does more walking than crawling. CJ has been going off to dreamland without a pacifier. At daycare he drinks out of sippy cups, maybe one bottle per day. It seems like the changes and growth spurts are flowing fast. I really wish I was able to experience it all, woe is me. :) Not sure if we are going to have a tree here, the G-Parents will have them for Colin to explore and inspect.
From last month:
Thanksgiving was a blast! We enjoyed seeing our families. CJ was a trooper when we flew. Thanksgiving CJ ate like a pig, two dinner meals. No pumpkin pie yet. Ever since we left for the midwest tour his night time issues have taken a break. He got to spend some great QT with his dad and his Great-Grandpa Alberti. I got to see the Harry Potter Movie-2 Thumbs Up! I have been able to read/listen to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters. I really enjoyed the first, the latter was alright.
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