tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.comments2023-09-23T07:15:54.288-04:002 Pirates and a PrincessFBF Rothkopfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870455838870007816noreply@blogger.comBlogger647125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-12260737995866264382018-10-08T21:56:13.356-04:002018-10-08T21:56:13.356-04:00Kvelling. What a beautiful recounting of the simch...Kvelling. What a beautiful recounting of the simcha. I'm so sorry to have missed it. I'm so proud of .... you and Sofia. I remember when....<br />Love you and all you do for your family. Love,<br />Victoriavictoriafelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014847705409012726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-22025979842790616282015-04-14T22:43:15.652-04:002015-04-14T22:43:15.652-04:00Are you setting up a gofundme or similar for her? ...Are you setting up a gofundme or similar for her? How should people send contributions?gpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14621047190396415934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-80353487619327323202014-10-28T09:01:00.278-04:002014-10-28T09:01:00.278-04:00Have you spoken with someone at http://jgateways.o...Have you spoken with someone at <a href="http://jgateways.org/" rel="nofollow">http://jgateways.org/</a>?gpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14621047190396415934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-2799228880106544142014-07-16T14:51:39.125-04:002014-07-16T14:51:39.125-04:00Lemme just say that Samantha was TOTALLY grumpy al...Lemme just say that Samantha was TOTALLY grumpy all weekend, too. Completely uncharacteristically rude and grumpy. That photo at the top, taken *just* when we arrived, was probably one of the only smiles we got out of her all weekend. Ugh. Sofia was not alone. The minute we got home, though, she was back to her cheery, bouncy self. Go figure. <br /><br />Stinks about the lack of kosher meals! Sorry that happened. :-( Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963099760885760598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-37142312386576507762014-07-14T16:09:19.017-04:002014-07-14T16:09:19.017-04:00Francine – You know how much I enjoy your willingn...Francine – You know how much I enjoy your willingness to share without judgment. For this alone I cherish you, the fact that you are able to tackle so much is truly inspiring (travel, activities and balancing unique dietary needs) <br /><br />1. Sofia is just not all that social. – So while Saphy & Sage are not DS they have similar struggles and behaviors. Sage is not social and Saphy is hyper social. Although she struggles with female relationships due to all of the non-verbal cues that occur with girls. She is able to play much better with boys as there are no clicks or non-verbal cues to navigate and they are more active players.<br />2. Inspiration Porn and Militant Inclusion – I am with you on the inclusion, while I believe it has a place. My point of view is that teachers and schools do not have a level of competence in kids with challenges AT ALL. The kids had summer school at a school in Denver that specifically for kids with learning challenges. The amount of grow they experienced was astronomical!<br />Having been in multiple IEPs evaluation etc with both kids starting prior to preschool, it shows me when the correct teaching method is applied to the student in an environment that is not just humoring them. They are able to acquire and applying new skills. Of course this school they attended is $19k a year. Our education system is woefully inadequate with their approach and execution in educating all children let alone kids with learning/social challenges. <br />We need to be able to pay for the services and support our kids need. We need a system for access and networking that is not completely dependent on the resources/education of families. This is a no win scenario for a multitude of reasons. <br />3. Puberty is Gonna Happen: I have some books (American girls hygiene and another one specifically around getting your period). Let me know I can send them out to you. As books are definitely not Saphy’s things. We have read them to get the content, but they are just on the shelf now. <br />Also Saphy struggles with sleep and while the weighted blanket, exercise and warm milk help. It has been since she has been 12 since she will sleep in, only due to her stay up later. That isn’t the best trade off although it seems to be more harmonious with our family. I also use Bach’s Rescue Remedy with her. It is a herbal tincture and I have found it to work really well (she hates it of course). The cool thing is I can use the spray on her skin and it works just as well, because she is very willful and that can get cantankerous in a hurry. <br />Keep on life hacking. Where there is a will, there is a way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08573663753824266435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-85088056497867567912014-03-21T05:32:34.235-04:002014-03-21T05:32:34.235-04:00Thank you for your honesty.Thank you for your honesty.Education: Exploring Online Learninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01081392219158709629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-55380188458231450512013-11-12T10:12:19.785-05:002013-11-12T10:12:19.785-05:00Love the class photos! And the hugging everyone.....Love the class photos! And the hugging everyone...Samantha is the same way. We're *still* working on it. It's a long, tedious work in progress. Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963099760885760598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-40265832871983778822013-10-13T09:31:52.255-04:002013-10-13T09:31:52.255-04:00See you there! I'll be there with my tall bea...See you there! I'll be there with my tall bearded husband and 2 youngest children (boys aged 5 and 3).<br /><br />GalitDandGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078892548041115257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-61981774052223860732013-10-12T20:44:20.946-04:002013-10-12T20:44:20.946-04:00DandG, we will have bright YELLOW Sofia's Fans...DandG, we will have bright YELLOW Sofia's Fans bandanas on. Look for us, please! I'm aiming to arrive by 11:20. because I want to say hi to Rachel.<br /><br />f.FBF Rothkopfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04870455838870007816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-21290641872922101722013-10-12T20:41:44.776-04:002013-10-12T20:41:44.776-04:00Can we meet at the Buddy Walk? I would love to mee...Can we meet at the Buddy Walk? I would love to meet you guys in person!DandGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078892548041115257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-9398119085889647392013-07-31T20:22:14.749-04:002013-07-31T20:22:14.749-04:00Hello there! I miss reading up on your family fun,...Hello there! I miss reading up on your family fun, since I left facebook in June. That prompted me to pop on over here. Sofia is beautiful as ever. Love all the photos. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992546490509758984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-40498120679386463512013-07-03T17:30:55.399-04:002013-07-03T17:30:55.399-04:00All great questions. Answer is Yes to all.
It doe...All great questions. Answer is Yes to all.<br /><br />It does feel weird to think about Sofia as the "other side" of inclusion. But it feels right, too. She is SO capable of so many things. I'm still taken aback when I think of her as needing more help, because she's just so strong.<br /><br />Sofia does not feel bad about anything. She just IS, and if someone can't keep to her pace, fast or slow, that's their problem, not hers. She is so far blissfully unaware of inclusion issues. She is very popular, and when her friends don't want to play with her, so is perfectly happy to play by herself or find someone else to play with. So that's not a problem.<br /><br />I AM worried about the other kids feeling bad, and slightly less worried about the other parents. At the age of these kids (I think kindergarten through high school), if the parents haven't come to grips, I can't spend my time apologizing for my own child. But making the other kids feel bad, as they see Sofia run and jump at "their" camp, is on my mind.<br /><br />And all in all, the program IS good for Sofia. She doesn't have most of the physical issues, but she certainly has her own behavioral challenges. So if they keep her busy and challenged and communicating and happy, and give me some time to get my own work done, then "beseder" ("that's in order" in Hebrew").<br />FBF Rothkopfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04870455838870007816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-40145528845062930022013-07-03T13:33:30.579-04:002013-07-03T13:33:30.579-04:00Does it feel strange to be looking at the inclusio...Does it feel strange to be looking at the inclusion question with Sofia from the other side? Does Sofia feel bad about (not) keeping up with other kids at school? Are you worried about the other kids feeling bad, or about the other parents feeling bad....? Are those questions even relevant, or should you just make sure the program is good for Sofia and let the other parents make those judgment calls on behalf of their kids?<br />DandGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078892548041115257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-71889350599455319462013-06-27T23:19:32.687-04:002013-06-27T23:19:32.687-04:00=)=)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-60782439077157187072013-05-22T17:11:58.797-04:002013-05-22T17:11:58.797-04:00Wow, just wow! Any response?Wow, just wow! Any response?DandGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078892548041115257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-41752841532479631002013-05-02T17:57:39.791-04:002013-05-02T17:57:39.791-04:00Enjoy your vacation! I miss the days when my folks...Enjoy your vacation! I miss the days when my folks could take over all the kids for the weekend.... They still take the older kids - one at a time, but can't help much with the littles when they come over more than an evening's worth, if that.DandGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078892548041115257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-29577561161718759902013-02-02T12:11:44.893-05:002013-02-02T12:11:44.893-05:00Tracy, I do understand that perhaps they don't...Tracy, I do understand that perhaps they don't feel comfortable saying something. That's why I'm trying to recognize the teachable moment, educate, and move on. 'Cause I really do love them all (and you, of course!!!).<br />f.<br />FBF Rothkopfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04870455838870007816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-86032968242311526542013-02-01T14:41:51.261-05:002013-02-01T14:41:51.261-05:00Francine, I tend to not say too much because I am ...Francine, I tend to not say too much because I am afraid I might say something wrong, so maybe the moms in the online group are afraid that they might mess up too. I know that you would forgive them and me, but maybe they don't feel comfortable enough to say something. Hey! You still talk to me and I let your allergic kiddo have cheese on a Friday night dinner with meat. Do you remember that? Anyway, I want you to know that I am still thinking of you and your family. Hang in there. Love you guys! Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491503506276550427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-55874449630322042882013-01-24T09:56:05.178-05:002013-01-24T09:56:05.178-05:00Francine, your family has been in my thoughts and ...Francine, your family has been in my thoughts and prayers these last few days. I was so saddened to hear about your grandmother. I know you miss her terribly. Sending hugs to you and your family. Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491503506276550427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-57543446892804287212012-10-18T16:59:45.961-04:002012-10-18T16:59:45.961-04:00So sorry Sofia's not feeling well! :-( This ...So sorry Sofia's not feeling well! :-( This is definitely the time of year for all the yucky stuff to hit everyone. <br /><br />The new blog looks great! I stick with Blogger - it's all I know, and I have heard that migrating an existing blog from Blogger to Wordpress is a montrous task, so I guess I will accept the status quo. Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963099760885760598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-41935489466866742472012-10-14T06:39:47.210-04:002012-10-14T06:39:47.210-04:00I am also afraid of losing everything if Blogger d...I am also afraid of losing everything if Blogger decided to just pack up one day. But with nearly 800 posts spanning the last 5 1/2 years, it would be sooooo expensive. Thanks for the recommendation! I had started to copy/paste everything into Word at one point, but put it aside and never got very far. :-(Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963099760885760598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-35940739514365559582012-09-18T15:43:50.261-04:002012-09-18T15:43:50.261-04:00You seem close with Steve. Is he your regular limo...You seem close with Steve. Is he your regular limo guy? Nice! You’ll be spared from the occasional awkward moments inside the car. Although you are relatively farther from the limo chauffeur, it’s still nice to get to talk with someone. Having a chauffeur you trust does provide you with peace of mind. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aeroporttaxi.com/airport-limo-toronto-our-fleet.html" rel="nofollow">Earnestine Novick</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305871803081325779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-27849172448587393582012-09-13T10:09:00.197-04:002012-09-13T10:09:00.197-04:00You’re a great mom! I wonder why the lesson on tha...You’re a great mom! I wonder why the lesson on that first studio turned out to become tap… Hmm. You should’ve been informed firsthand. Besides, your child was wearing ballet dress, so I guess they should’ve figured that out. Good thing there’s another dance studio that can really accommodate your needs.<br />-<a href="http://www.creationstationdance.com/" rel="nofollow">CreationStationDance.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06585977296964256553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-124069899314113172012-08-07T14:58:32.568-04:002012-08-07T14:58:32.568-04:00Ok I totally missed this vacation you guys are on!...Ok I totally missed this vacation you guys are on! Sounds like an amazing adventure!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441176684416139172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-194416125403818442012-02-21T14:40:16.065-05:002012-02-21T14:40:16.065-05:00So enjoyed the visit Francine! Glad you have foun...So enjoyed the visit Francine! Glad you have found some warmer water. The girls did not want to get up and go to school today! Hope you have a great week and hope to see you guys in June if we can swing that!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491503506276550427noreply@blogger.com