tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post8248127491150199699..comments2023-11-03T14:36:20.471+02:00Comments on Around The Island: Kindergarten, two weeks in (Maya update)Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-65140083413683104462009-11-21T00:04:08.174+02:002009-11-21T00:04:08.174+02:00I continue to be amazed by our kids! We have Beer...I continue to be amazed by our kids! We have Beernut in a karate class that sounds like the gymnastics program that Miss Mouse is taking. I know that for us, it provide Beernut with a group of peers who share the same struggles and then celebrate common triumphs.<br /><br />Kol HaKavod!!!!!Rivsterhttp://frumesarah.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-59045014040371356862009-09-22T16:45:54.584+03:002009-09-22T16:45:54.584+03:00Again, I could have written this post! So glad to...Again, I could have written this post! So glad to hear it. My new problem...Victoria seems to be talking too much to her FRIENDS in class. I need to get stern with her about this soon but the fact that she has all of these FRIENDS after the rough start she had I'm beyond thrilled!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17660798992674984550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-27134630332625017562009-09-18T01:00:22.320+03:002009-09-18T01:00:22.320+03:00This is great news, especially for the new year!!!...This is great news, especially for the new year!!!!<br /><br />Shanah tovah!Gilit Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758023006056971606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-88005226670942227722009-09-17T01:57:53.710+03:002009-09-17T01:57:53.710+03:00I am amazed........and so happy for Maya. And you...I am amazed........and so happy for Maya. And you. I remember reading out struggles in the past, and this seriously brought tears to my non sentimental eyes. HOORAY for a wonderful start of Kindergarten!Claremont First Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529859630615522678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-42475617372559300942009-09-16T23:09:59.372+03:002009-09-16T23:09:59.372+03:00This is the best news I've heard all day. :) W...This is the best news I've heard all day. :) What an amazing journey Maya has made so far!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166875964870812562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-68584509185764515382009-09-16T07:39:36.017+03:002009-09-16T07:39:36.017+03:00I am thrilled to read this. yay for happy, (relat...I am thrilled to read this. yay for happy, (relatively) easy school years!anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-29479254910509423022009-09-15T21:18:02.844+03:002009-09-15T21:18:02.844+03:00I totally understand the magnitude of how far she&...I totally understand the magnitude of how far she's come, bec. as a speech therapist, I've worked with children that sound similar to Maya. Children have an amazing capacity to learn. I've had successes like you describe, and I am so happy for you because I know it isn't easy, nor guaranteed. You and Maya are blessed to have each other....Bailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115498582378133552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-13195831215367178942009-09-15T17:30:03.254+03:002009-09-15T17:30:03.254+03:00May you continue to be be amazed and astounded by ...May you continue to be be amazed and astounded by your kiddos. Growing up is very hard. One of the child-rearing books pointed out to me that it takes a lot of energy to put kinks into the grey matter of those smooth little brains. Indeed. <br /><br />And don't doubt for a moment that this is a credit to all your patience and efforts. While of course it is Maya herself who has made the leap, you too deserve a pat on the back! *pat-pat*Fourier Analysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09689357373595434853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-87438367197339380642009-09-15T15:34:57.151+03:002009-09-15T15:34:57.151+03:00Yay Maya! I'm glad she's adjusting well a...Yay Maya! I'm glad she's adjusting well and that she has a teacher who doesn't take the tattling too seriously, many kids go through a phase like that! Such great news about the speech therapy too! She's really doing well.imomhttp://imom.typepad.com/dilusions_of_everything/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-35753155361834920352009-09-15T13:09:55.165+03:002009-09-15T13:09:55.165+03:00she's staying mainly with the few she already ...<i>she's staying mainly with the few she already knew and a couple of other non-intimidating children</i><br />This sounds good! I've been told that the kids who get a grasp of the social often do well in other areas, too. Glad she is connecting with others.<br /><br />You are a great mom. Give yourself twelve pats on the back, too.Leorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303493764579879710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-89038626396234381992009-09-15T07:13:14.425+03:002009-09-15T07:13:14.425+03:00Wow, Robin...what a wonderful Maya update!!! She h...Wow, Robin...what a wonderful Maya update!!! She has come so far! I am so happy she had you to help her blossom into the beautiful flower she is!!! Thanks for sharing this...you know it <br />gives me hope. : )day by dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07005495298861944466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-11408516755257960932009-09-15T04:36:55.556+03:002009-09-15T04:36:55.556+03:00This was wonderful to read. You always make me fee...This was wonderful to read. You always make me feel so hopeful.Kate Coveny Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006589284938683965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-38064603750819831082009-09-15T04:27:26.974+03:002009-09-15T04:27:26.974+03:00Such great news! Yay Maya! Yay for you!Such great news! Yay Maya! Yay for you!Fairly Odd Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974404093257620566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-61582938392875429222009-09-15T03:55:22.132+03:002009-09-15T03:55:22.132+03:00Wow! How delighted I am to read this post and lear...Wow! How delighted I am to read this post and learn how well Maya is doing. Isn't it amazing what love and perseverence can accomplish! I know your mother's heart beams with pride, and well it should. Keep going little Maya, shine like the bright star you were meant to be!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-10338213101406858632009-09-15T00:08:54.277+03:002009-09-15T00:08:54.277+03:00I'd glad to read she's doing so well :-)I'd glad to read she's doing so well :-)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504992439212714138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-17012884560403448592009-09-14T20:01:50.134+03:002009-09-14T20:01:50.134+03:00That is SO great, Robin! What an incredible feelin...That is SO great, Robin! What an incredible feeling that must be to see her doing so well!Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977090214116084952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-26381843221474555712009-09-14T19:22:28.261+03:002009-09-14T19:22:28.261+03:00Amazing what perspective does for you isn't it...Amazing what perspective does for you isn't it? Reminds us to never take anything for granted. I'm so happy for you and Miss Mouse.Mojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03498213932233245032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-14159829538313558442009-09-14T17:37:56.813+03:002009-09-14T17:37:56.813+03:00I'm glad she's doing so well :)I'm glad she's doing so well :)kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-65971345456713910752009-09-14T16:10:06.851+03:002009-09-14T16:10:06.851+03:00How wonderful ... I am sure you wont mind if I sin...How wonderful ... I am sure you wont mind if I sing YOUR praises .. since it takes a lot of strength to go through what you did, to have the patience and love to help her get here!Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-22484687474050394302009-09-14T14:12:37.389+03:002009-09-14T14:12:37.389+03:00I'm so glad you wrote this update. I was wonde...I'm so glad you wrote this update. I was wondering how Maya was doing with the new school year. I am *THRILLED* that she is doing so well! Yay Maya!!!!<br />And Yay to her parents!!!Maribethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435726542598515305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-44715931711221458492009-09-14T13:37:37.388+03:002009-09-14T13:37:37.388+03:00I'm so happy for you Robin. This must be a loa...I'm so happy for you Robin. This must be a load off your shoulders, I can imagine!Jientjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133675047491618720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-85767997598714372302009-09-14T11:07:35.319+03:002009-09-14T11:07:35.319+03:00Go Maya! That's a great news update.Go Maya! That's a great news update.deedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278468497564430383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-27104451555413325122009-09-14T10:37:50.651+03:002009-09-14T10:37:50.651+03:00WOW. Fantastic. Oh, Robin, I'm so happy for yo...WOW. Fantastic. Oh, Robin, I'm so happy for you both. Congratulations. :)Fleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412755038083750088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-4666164729734635532009-09-14T09:28:37.378+03:002009-09-14T09:28:37.378+03:00That is great Robin how well Maya has adjusted to ...That is great Robin how well Maya has adjusted to everything:-)Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12807233749131057341noreply@blogger.com