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- December 23rd, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
I saw Santa lie to Jesus - underneath the Christmas tree..
I find myself wondering if continuing to play Santa is a good idea when it comes to Orangeboy. The other day he said to me,"I'm thinking that maybe Santa Claus is actually Jesus or God."Well, I'm thi…
- December 14th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Success is ... putting it on a checklist.
Orangeboy and his main two antagonists are ready for the holidays. As usual, they can't wait to get out of school on break and each has his/her own reasons. Sister doesn't like homework, deadlines, or…
- December 2nd, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
More about puberty and percentiles
My little children are growing up. I am frequently told that "they are getting so TALL!". The school year is almost half over and one will be going to middle school next year. They have more "per…
- November 10th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Puberty looms
Every child living in my home is now into the second decade of life. Each is now sporting a double-digit age. I guess that qualifies them as preteens. Thus the specter of puberty is looming large in m…
- November 2nd, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
eReaders!
The Grandparents bought Orangeboy's sister a Kindle for her birthday. Now I want all of us to have one!!! She loves it and so do I. Orangeboy could really find it useful also. If you don't know what a…
- October 5th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Post 101 at long last! Competition tantrum
I reached my 100th post last month and then just abandoned my blog. Really bad mommy blogger! My only excuse is that I got a little bored with Orangeboy. Yeah, I said it. Bored - with my son. No, actu…
- September 6th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Chick-A-go
So now I know that The Amber Spyglass is part of that trilogy which included The Golden Compass. I, myself, am not into fantasy literature. I really don't think Orangeboy is either. We went back to…
- August 28th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
ARboreal Mammals?
I can't quite understand why my children get so excited about their Advanced Reading(AR) goal assignments. Every year their teachers assign a points goal for each student to reach based on their indiv…
- August 14th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Happiness Is An Old PC
It all started when I finally decided to get it together and make a space for myself in the house where I could write, blog, learn online and do whatever else I need to do to make myself a better and…
- August 11th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Finger strength training
I may have found a little exercise to help Orangeboy kill two birds with one stone. The two birds being: 1. his tendency to bite and pick violently at his fingernails and cuticles and fingers, and 2.…
- July 29th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Back to School!
Father-figure to Orangeboy: "Tomorrow's the first day of school, Fourth Grader!"Orangeboy: "Who me? -Ye-uhh."FF: "Aren't you excited to be going back to school!?"O: "No, not ree-wee."FF: "But you lov…
- July 21st, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Forget plaids, just keep your pants up
I suppose all parents speculate on what their children will be when they grow up. Children do it, too, of course. My oldest son has said he wants to be an artist. My daughter thinks maybe she'll b…
- July 15th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Eloquent elocution
Orangeboy often gets his sentences out in a stammery or convoluted fashion. This evening he remarked on a comment his brother had made about the first computer being as big as a building and not able…
- July 8th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Rules for Life with Orangeboy
1. Always make sure he takes his ADHD medication in the morning; otherwise he spends the day talking non-stop and standing on his head.2. Do not use euphemisms that you are not prepared to explain.For…
- July 6th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Label him! He needs it!
Orangeboy and his two antagonists are three competitive siblings. They are close in age and each is smart and unique; so maybe this competitive, jealous edge to their every interaction is probably ine…
- July 1st, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
The birthday boy
It's my turn to be confused. Orangeboy was all excited. He was counting down the days. His anticipation was growing. Finally, I had to ask!"What are so excited about? What is it you expect to happen o…
- June 20th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Spectrum of peace and quiet
Sleeping late does not work for Orangeboy. Or it doesn't work for the rest of us. He, of course, LOVES to sleep late. And he likes to stay up later if it means getting in some extra computer time,…
- June 15th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Mr. Hyde the Orangeboy
It's the inconsistency that really throws me. I'm trying to figure him out. Is he sweet and misunderstood or is he sneaky and moody? Is he a negative complainy pain or just struggling with insecuri…
- June 9th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Dealing with loss and death
My last living grandparent has been moved to a hospice. My grandfather is better today than he has been the last few days; but he has a kidney infection and pneumonia and he is 93 years old. So we…
- May 26th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
A tag and a good stiff cry in the morning
Quirky Mom tagged me to name "Six Unimportant Things That Make Me Happy".1) 2:00 pm2) A kitchen counter and bar with no crumbs or sticky places on it. (Even though it never lasts)3) A fresh, new pa…
- May 22nd, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Ready for Summer sleeping and pancakes
Orangeboy is all ready for summer break. This morning when I woke him up, he asked what day it was. When told him "Friday" he said he was hoping it was Saturday. He says he's ready for school to be…
- May 15th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Trust: How It's Made
Orangeboy finally found a show he likes among all the new choices we have since getting satellite television. He's fascinated by the program "How Its Made" on Discover. Natch! (That's short for natu…
- May 9th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Madcap May
I think this is a turbulent time of the year for Orangeboy - the last few weeks of school. Standardized testing is over - boo.He's met his advanced reading goal and doesn't need to take anymore multi…
- April 30th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Lots of channels and no toe room
We have sold out. After years of not paying for television, we have gotten satellite tv. Actually, we did have cable for about 8 years, but that was ultra basic cable for about fifteen dollars a mon…
- April 24th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Testing (sarcasm warning)
Orangeboy has enjoyed standardized testing all this week! While his siblings moan and groan, he says it makes the school day seem SHORTER! Time flies when you are having fun, after all! (And thus…
- April 22nd, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
- April 19th, 2009
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China has posted a new entry on: Brilliant Spectrum Child
Sunscreen woes with Orangeboy
It's the time of year again when the nice weather means sunscreen becomes a daily necessity for fair skin in the South. For years I have been putting daily sunscreen on my little pink kids. Frankly,…
