Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Haha!!!
Spaghetti Sauce
Friday, June 1, 2012
Kids...pretty awesome things
So, our two oldest kids are here with us for the first 3 weeks of summer. Naturally, Carsten has loved every waking second he has with them, and he's learning so much with them here. I've thoroughly enjoyed their company each day. They bring such joy and pride to my heart as I watch them grow and learn every day. My son, Skyler has a developmental disability, and he has a very difficult time with comprehending fantasy stories, or even with writing his own. He also has difficulty writing legibly, so I've made it my goal this summer to assist both children in improving their minds this summer. They get very limited time on the computer/Xbox, and in replacement of those, they read, they play outside and they have "study time". I implemented study time into their schedule to help their minds retain what they learned in school, and even teach them new skills. This morning, as I was coming back to my room from the restroom, my Skyler came up, wrapped his arms around me, and said, "Mom, I love you! You're the best mom I've ever had. And Daddy is the best daddy I've ever had." Talk about make my heart swell, yet break at the same time. If I'm the best Mom he's had, how does his biological mother treat him? And how does his step-dad treat him. Granted, we already kind of know that they are really rough on Skyler, because he isn't as quick to obey as Mikaela, and sometimes he's a bit out of control. But in OUR home, we do our best to have patience and understanding with him, because he DOES have that disability, and its hard for him to control himself when he's off his meds. I'm so grateful to have these wonderful children in my life! I love my kids.
