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I was going to speak to the director of special education and see what EXACTLY that program entails. Maybe if have more knowledge, she'll be more confident.

That's a good idea. Maybe she thinks she is going to be put in a new class?
Is that what they would do. For JImmy he stays with his class for most things, and gets pulled out for advanced reading and math:confused3

What she lacks is self-confidence and I don't know what more I can do to reassure her perfection is not "real".

THat one is hard, especially since you aren't putting any pressure on her. I see the same thing with Jimmy. If he comes home with an A instead of an A+ on his daily conduct grade you would think that the world was going to end. If you figure it out, let me know:hug::hug::hug:
 
I was going to speak to the director of special education and see what EXACTLY that program entails. Maybe if have more knowledge, she'll be more confident.
:thumbsup2 I emailed you some, but this was going to be my next suggestion. T, I was Maddie in school, and I had two different experiences with the gifted thing...

1. In elementary school, high test scores placed me in what they called the Gifted & Talented program. This was as low-pressure as it gets - no tests, no grades, no attempts to "learn it all." It was pure enrichment. We were pulled form our regular classes one day a week to do things like science experiments, learning a play, advanced reading and art projects. It was wonderful!

2. In middle school (starting in 5th grade), high test scores put me into advanced classes. This was less a gifted program and more a separate track of studies. Once on that track, there was no getting off. I was buried in homework (easily 5 hours a night) and, though I could test high, was never strong in math; putting me in a class that moved fast was disastrous. On the other hand, being in advanced English and history classes was great. But it was all or nothing and, by the time I graduated upper school, I was a burnt out mess who could not continue academically for a long time.

I'm not saying the program there is like either of these; just that programs vary a lot in what they deliver. And while some amount of push to succeed can be good, sometimes it's too much emotionally, even when the student has the academic ability. I think knowing more about what they do, how they do it, and what their expectations are will help with your decision a LOT. :thumbsup2 :hug:

What she lacks is self-confidence and I don't know what more I can do to reassure her perfection is not "real".
As far as this perfectionist can tell, there's nothing you can say to change that, lol! Did I mention how ticked off I was that my last paper "only" earned me a 99? ;)
 
Will chat again tomorrow , after the Stress Test!!!:scared1:
How'd it go????

Wow! That's got to be tough. ON her and the family.
They're quiet used to it as she's always away travelling for work, I couldn't do it though!!!!

I will say this though..people are slobs. If these women leave their houses the way they leave the fitting rooms:scared1: Stuff thrown on the floor, hangars all over the place, etc. It gets annoying. If I did that my mother would have beat me;)
Over here we get given a card/disc as we enter the changing rooms to say how many articles we are taking in then we have to show the card/disc as we leave with the same amount of items. It's meant to stop shoplifting but also helps with the mess you've described. Maybe you could start sending them back in to clean up :rotfl2:

Jo- How on earth do you win all of these special prizes? It's great!
Lots and lots of hours spent entering competitions :rotfl2:

oh poo. I already forgot what I was going to say! My mind is a but frazzled this morning. I'm in a coffee shop getting ready to go tour the neighboring school district.
Good luck!

So, I have a bit of a dilemna going on here. Opinions needed, please!
I really don't know T, will she suffer if she doesn't do the G&T? Can she test again another year when she's more confident? Good luck whatever you decide :hug:

Did I mention how ticked off I was that my last paper "only" earned me a 99? ;)
Oh V what a terrible score :rotfl2:


I had to go buy Jess a badminton racket today as after several emails I've found her a club to join, it turns out I know the organiser through golf and also their lead coach. Remember in the summer I played a match against 2 ladies and they were horrid well the coach is one of them :rotfl2: Turns out that she has won commonwealth golds and played for England many times!!!

It has pissed it down all day here so I didn't get to golf and I couldn't be bothered to do much else, well after town and the supermarket. I think I may get wet tomorrow :sad2:
 
Thanks for the well wishes !!The Test went well !! I didn't collapse or anything and they told me I did well and was in good shape !! The doc . saw no blockages but said that doesn't mean you don't have any coronary disease:confused3I thought that was the point of the Test!!!:confused3Then I had to go for Xrays of my Hip and knees , which I know will say I have arthritis. Let me tell you laying on that hard table with an arthritic hip is NO picnic !!

Ho[e everyone has a great evening !! I work my double day tomorrow!!
 

So the hits just keep on coming.

Kristel spoke to the doctors this morning and they have decided Doug's tumor is inoperable. Unfortunately she is in talks to find hospice care for him.

She's gonna need all the love and prayers she can get so send a bunch her way! :hug:
 
1. In elementary school, high test scores placed me in what they called the Gifted & Talented program. This was as low-pressure as it gets - no tests, no grades, no attempts to "learn it all." It was pure enrichment. We were pulled form our regular classes one day a week to do things like science experiments, learning a play, advanced reading and art projects. It was wonderful!

This what happens is Jimmy's school:thumbsup2 His school goes to 8th grade.

2. In middle school (starting in 5th grade), high test scores put me into advanced classes. This was less a gifted program and more a separate track of studies. Once on that track, there was no getting off. I was buried in homework (easily 5 hours a night) and, though I could test high, was never strong in math; putting me in a class that moved fast was disastrous. On the other hand, being in advanced English and history classes was great. But it was all or nothing and, by the time I graduated upper school, I was a burnt out mess who could not continue academically for a long time.

No wonder:scared1:

As far as this perfectionist can tell, there's nothing you can say to change that, lol! Did I mention how ticked off I was that my last paper "only" earned me a 99? ;)

:laughing:

Over here we get given a card/disc as we enter the changing rooms to say how many articles we are taking in then we have to show the card/disc as we leave with the same amount of items. It's meant to stop shoplifting but also helps with the mess you've described. Maybe you could start sending them back in to clean up :rotfl2:

They used to do the number thing here (I remember when I was a kid). DOn't know why we don'tnow though:confused3

I wish I could make them clean up:lmao:

So the hits just keep on coming.

Kristel spoke to the doctors this morning and they have decided Doug's tumor is inoperable. Unfortunately she is in talks to find hospice care for him.

She's gonna need all the love and prayers she can get so send a bunch her way! :hug:

Oh No:hug::hug::hug::hug: for Kristel and Doug.

Kat thanks for keeping us posted:goodvibes
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Hey all! Not much happening here. We had snow, that really not snow but it was enough to make people drive like idiots.:headache: Now the sun is shining anf all the snow is melted.

Work tonight and tomorrow and then laundry cleaning and decluttering for the rest of the weekend.

Jimmy is back to schouts tonight after the CHristmas Break and he is looking forward to that.

Not much else happening.

Extra :hug::hug::hug: for Kristel and Doug
 
So the hits just keep on coming.

Kristel spoke to the doctors this morning and they have decided Doug's tumor is inoperable. Unfortunately she is in talks to find hospice care for him.

She's gonna need all the love and prayers she can get so send a bunch her way! :hug:

Oh Kristel, I'm so, so very sorry. :sad1: Sending you both all the good thoughts I can muster. :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
 
So the hits just keep on coming.

Kristel spoke to the doctors this morning and they have decided Doug's tumor is inoperable. Unfortunately she is in talks to find hospice care for him.

She's gonna need all the love and prayers she can get so send a bunch her way! :hug:

Kristel, I am so very sorry to read this news. Please know I am here for you, email, or call if you need to talk or anything :hug:. You, Doug, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Oh, Kristel... :hug: I just can't even imagine how you feel right now. :sad1: Even when you know it may happen, knowing it's time make preparations is still so devestating. :hug::hug::hug:

We're here for you. :grouphug:
 
Kristel-

I wish I could make it better for you and Doug. I'm sure at this point you will be working towards the quality of the time you have together. Please know that you can always come to us to decompress your thoughts & stress.

Many hugs to you...
 
Kristel, I'm so so sorry and I really don't know what to say. Please know that I'm thinking of you both and as everyone else has said if you need to vent/scream/shout/cry anything we're here :hug: :hug: :hug:
 
So the hits just keep on coming.

Kristel spoke to the doctors this morning and they have decided Doug's tumor is inoperable. Unfortunately she is in talks to find hospice care for him.

She's gonna need all the love and prayers she can get so send a bunch her way! :hug:

Poor Kristel !!!! Prayers are coming her way!!:hug::hug::hug:
 
Hi Fockers! Happy New Year!

It's been a while but I'm finally to that point in school that it is not on my mind 24/7 and I get a break from all that homework. This is my last quarter and finish in March. It can't get here fast enough!

I read back a few pages to get caught up on things and it looked like y'all had good holidays.

Kristal - I am so sorry to hear about Doug and everything you are going through. Many hugs and prayers are being sent to you.
 
Just popping into say Hi and how's your day going ???

Hi Rosie! Mondays suck; that's the best I can do at the moment. ;)

I don't think I sat down at all until 8:30pm last night - it was one of those non-stop Sundays. Cleaned the bathrooms and kitchen, laundry, meal prep, rug shopping, sorting through Leo's old books... I need a do-over! :faint:

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Kristel - just wanted to say again that you're in my thoughts. :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
 
Morning V !!Mondays don't suck for me cuz I'm Off!!Well sorta . Go in at 4pm to second job!!

Kyle conned me into buyingh him a scratch off yesterday and I got him a CASH Word one .. sorta educational:rolleyes1:rotfl2: Well he won $50 !!:scared1:Now he thinks he'll win everytime :scared1::scared1:
 
Morning V !!Mondays don't suck for me cuz I'm Off!!Well sorta . Go in at 4pm to second job!!

Kyle conned me into buyingh him a scratch off yesterday and I got him a CASH Word one .. sorta educational:rolleyes1:rotfl2: Well he won $50 !!:scared1:Now he thinks he'll win everytime :scared1::scared1:

Is he putting it away for your trip? Good for him but I would want a finders fee. :lmao:

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Morning everyone.

I have popped in lately but not really in the mood to post. The news about Doug came on the same day as my cousin had surgery and they removed a large mass from his liver. We are still waiting to hear if it is cancer.

I haven't really had a whole lot going on. Watching the kids, taking down Christmas decorations and getting ready for the slew of birthdays in the next couple of months. We have birthday clusters.

My knee is healing slower than I would have liked which has made me a little irritable. We are due for another bout of snow tomorrow, the third in a week. I love going out to take pics of the snow in the woods but my knee isn't up to it. I am going to try anyway as I will have off from the kids. I am hoping it will put me in a better mood. There has been too much sadness lately.

Well hope you are all having a good monday.
 





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