Today, I discovered that ADHD is not ABCD. Meaning that teaching my ADHD child how to alphabetize is yet another home schooling puzzle for me to solve.
I felt as if my little (son)flower was both listening and NOT listening.
I also felt impatient and ready to just get through the lesson.
I caught a glimpse, or two, of his frustration.
And that is all I can think about right now.
You see, I felt that he was not listening, but inside I knew that he was.
I WAS NOT LISTENING.
I saw the signs of a boy unable to concentrate, yet I was set on just getting it done.
(So I ask myself...)
Really? Is that what I want this all to come down to? Getting it done?
And I know the answer.
"No."
Tomorrow, I put on his glasses, and I do my best to see through his lenses.
I allow myself to see the world through his eyes...
...because...
...I am not anywhere near wanting to be done.
Did you have a Manic Monday? What are you doing to iron out the wrinkles, and try, try again?
Cheering you on & checking the fuel gauge,
Layla
It's right up there with teaching my dyslexic daughter to SPELL...
ReplyDeleteSunshine posted your blog some time ago, and I thought I'd check it out :)
Hi Brooke! Hooray, fun to see you on here! :-) Layla, once again our lives parallel! :-) I was administering achievement tests today (that we were supposed to take last May but were so rudely interrupted by The Tornado That Destroyed). I was bound and determined to get at least half of Gideon's done, but his little hand got tired filling in those little circles and he was frustrated with some unclear instructions...so soon we were both near tears of frustration!! And I was reminded that (THANK THE LORD) homeschooling is not all about achievement tests and tests scores and how closely my kids are keeping up with their peers...and THAT is why we homeschool! So if we don't get these tests mailed in on MY timetable, it's OK! It really is...(I keep repeating to myself)... :D
ReplyDeleteHi, Brooke! So happy you stopped by. :) Yes, I know a bit about that too. It's not as ysae as it looks. LOL ;) Oddly, spelling was far less challenging for us, than reading and writing.
ReplyDeleteSunshine...I think you can (chill)...I think you can (chill)... Hahaha! Just kidding. You know how much I relate to that. And, yes, this IS one of the many reasons why we homeschool. Thank you, Lord, for that blessing!!!
ReplyDeleteSomething I try and remember too with my little toddler. Everytime I am anxious to get something done, God teaches me the value of patience. Sometimes it is frustrating but more often then not, I am meant to keep my eyes trained on something else instead of the task at hand. Thank goodness He is so patient with me!
ReplyDeleteAmen. We serve a VERY patient Father.
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