Tristan and I get to spend an awful lot of time together these days. Now that he does school at home, he pretty much my constant companion. I like him. Not only is he very smart, he pretty darn funny too. The other day he asked how to pronounce words written in cursive (he was joking). Then he was asking about how to pronounce words that are written in different colors. So now a favorite thing in our house to say is, "say it like it's written in blue cursive." Then he'll say whatever he just said with a funny accent. It is so hilarious!School is going great for him. He loves working at his own pace and finishing up early. His math teacher says he's doing great and will be able to go right to Algebra next year (right now he's in pre algebra a, so he's learned enough to skip b). So that's good news. I re-registered him for UTVA again, but of course I'm doubting myself. The reasons are a) it's high school! what if I'm not smart enough to help him! b) there will be a new baby born right about the time school starts next year. How available will I be for him? c) Am I doing him any favors by keeping him home and not making him socialize? That is where the Aspergers kicks in. He lacks social skills, especially around his peers, how can I expect him to learn and practice social skills if he is never around peers? but with c option I face him hating school again, having a hard time etc..... Anyway, it's a quandry that may or may not be solved anytime soon.
He seems excited about the new baby. In fact, I babysat for a friend the other day. He was so interested in the baby that he took a break from school to hang out with him. I know he'll be a great big brother to his new sibling.
3 comments:
Look at that handsome, young man…he is such a cutie! I am so glad he is doing so well!
You are right to feel like this is a dilemma. Whenever we are put in the position to make decisions that affect anyone we love, we SHOULD question ourselves. But rest assured, you are doing the best that you can at this time…no one can know what will happen because of this choice. I have MUCH faith and trust in you, and I know that with the help of Chris, and your Father in Heaven,you pondered each consequence seriously--you made this conclusion…and you DID the RIGHT THING! Motherhood is not easy but it IS WORTH IT. Look at my awesome kids and grand kids! ILY
Jess, I would love to hear the say it in "blue cursive" accent, I am sure that Tristan has a ball with that! I have to echo the above comment as well, Motherhood is not always easy. One thing that I have learned thus far is the Lord provides inspiration for your stewardship. Always remember that the Lord has appointed you as a steward over these sweet children in our homes. If we seek his guidance to know his will, although it may be difficult, we will experience less strife. I say strife, because it isn't always unstressful to do the right thing....Follow your motherly instincts regardless of what others tell you!
WHat does hot pink cursive sound like? I dare say that it would sound like "valley talk". Anyway, I hope that High school will go great for him. Like everything else in your family, you'll be guided to know what to do. Love you!
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