tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035469566037822005.post5221107703320629054..comments2011-03-24T17:38:22.783-07:00Comments on T's Writing Box: Use it While You've Got ItUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035469566037822005.post-80929603274292768102009-06-17T11:51:08.766-07:002009-06-17T11:51:08.766-07:00Your observation was right on target from the conc...Your observation was right on target from the concert. I saw the sight before you and I talked about it. I even asked their parents if they needed something or wanted to go walk them to the lake, or anything else. They said "No, they're good." I thought "No...not really. Just quiet. Convienent." <br /><br />I've only met those boys on 2 occassions and although one was content to play on his own tree swing at his house (thankfully) the other boy didn't talk to anyone visiting except to yell when people touched his Legos. Now, I'm pretty sure the kid is somewhere on the Spectrum, but, I don't think he is worked with in those areas much. And that is essential. Like yesterday Noah was drawn away from the heat of the fire and nervousness about playing a sport (although he loved the ribbon twirly thing) and went inside to where some movie was playing. Twice I made him come back outside and once sent Scott to "force" him into coexisting because he needs to do that, even when it is uncomfortable. He'll learn that way. Five minutes of breathing room to calm is one thing, but five minutes can easily spread into an hour if we're not careful. He is learning...and so are we, every day. <br /><br />By the way, in those trees at the top of the hill is Mason's favorite get-a-way during every season. He's in "the woods" as he calls it non stop, experimenting and imagining with his friend Nathan---and any of the littler boys that join them. And that hill is great for sledding. :) You'll have to try it next winter. <br /><br />Great blog. I love reading your writing!The Art Aroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11365624291926106718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035469566037822005.post-13775841077299935662009-06-09T08:43:14.690-07:002009-06-09T08:43:14.690-07:00We walk a fine line with Jacob in this area, and I...We walk a fine line with Jacob in this area, and I'll be the first to admit I can now see my mistake. We have always been careful about the content of his computer world exposure, but as he gets older I see that content is not the only danger. I think for me, I'm always underestimating him. Reading about how alluring the big trees were for you in that yard, I found myself thinking "Sadly, I think some kids are not taught to appreciate nature and look at it that way. A tree doesn't look fun because nobody ever showed them how fun it could be." Then I began thinking about ways we have and have not exposed the kids to the joy that can be found out there. I think all this time I've been thinking his comfort is in his video time...well, it was - but only because we haven't showed him how he can still shut off from the pressures of life and escape into a different place in a natural way. I think of all the lessons you have taught our family this year, this has been the biggest one for me. Actually, 2 - 1)He needs more outdoors and less technology and 2)Expose him!! He may be a different boy than the one I've painted him into a corner to be. Thank you for the difference you have made in our lives!! I'm glad you are not too timid to share the beliefs that are dear to you.Michelle Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749860422380348350noreply@blogger.com