Today was a particularly frustrating day of homeschooling. Both boys seemed to have left their brains in their beds this morning and I wound up rereading parts of our history lesson 3 and 4 times, emphasizing the particular words pertaining to the answers to the questions they usually can answer after only one reading. UUUUHHHHGGGGG!!! Soooo aggravating! Especially when I KNOW they can do it and are simply not paying attention. There is just no way to force a child to pay attention and I started to wonder if we should just scrap the whole day's lesson and do some long overdue yard work.
Today has given me pause because over the last week or so, I've been considering having Graham return to school. While still behind, he has made remarkable progress and the therapists believe he would improve even more if he is back in traditional school. I met with the principle of Oakura School where Nani attends and where Graham would go and felt a huge sense of relief in the ways in which she will attend to Graham's needs. She would place him in a more ability-appropriate class rather than simply by age and will also see to his speech and language needs. It's not a done deal yet, as I still have my apprehensions but I am praying about it and hope to know, beyond doubt, what we are to do. Graham is excited and keen to go so that is one major indication.
WE HAD AMERICAN VISITORS!!!!! My cousin Elizabeth and her husband Eric spent an amazing and fun-filled 24 hours with us last weekend. This was their second trip to New Zealand and have seen so much more of this beautiful country than we have. Elizabeth and I hadn't met but once when we were just young children as our dads, who are brothers, raised their families across the country from each other. We had an amazing time getting acquainted and soaking up New Zealand's beauty. Saturday evening we had a Kiwi-style picnic on the beach, grilling burgers and sausages and eating Mikaylie's zucchini casserole and sweet corn, both from our garden. The kids swam while we chatted as we watched the sun set. Sunday we hiked a short trail at the bottom of Mt. Taranaki. Sadly, Billy was on call and the older two girls had plans but the rest of us enjoyed the beautiful weather and splendid views. We were sad to see them leave but truly treasured sharing our little part of the world with family. As for the rest of you... we're here, have room and LOVE having visitors!
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