I can feel you all looking at me - whoever's left browsing this blog. You come and check for something and there's nothing updated.
I'm sorry. My work life has been crazy and I'm just feeling totally uncreative when I get home.
But, I think of you often. And I wonder what I should be telling you. And the longer I let my writer's break go, the more I felt that my first post should be fantastic - and the more intimidated I felt.
So, here's my first post after a long break. It says nothing, but at least maybe now I'll get myself back into the blogging grove again.
During my break, in my desperate attempt to find something stellar to say, I've realized how difficult it is to see things in Dubai with a fresh set of eyes. So much is familiar to me - I forget to notice it anymore. And then I'm not reminded to blog it. Do you have any questions? Anything to help me get started?
Lyra started school about 3 weeks ago. After her first day at school she told me, "I think I'm too little for first grade." When I queried a bit she commented that there aren't any toys in the classroom. Ahhh, yes - well those playing days are behind you. My friend Karen was telling me how amazing first grade was for her daughter; that the transformation is incredible.
Already, in 3 short weeks, Lyra has gone from struggling her way to reading word lists - to now checking out chapter books in the library. Somewhere along the line, she's learned to read. Russell and I have been working a bit with her, but certainly it hasn't been a huge focus. Now and again, we'd quiz her on a word here or there - or pull out her assignments from K5 and see if she remembered her words. And it seemed like she was maintaining over the summer, but no huge gains. And then school started and it's like BANG, she can read.
The other morning, she was sitting on the steps waiting for Russell and I. She had her book from the library and was reading it. Seemed like such a grown up thing for her to be doing. I'm glad. Reading is such a joy for me. So, I'm glad to see her on the way to immersing herself in books.
Next week is a vacation (already) for the end of Ramadan. We'll be going to Thailand. Can't wait to sample the great curries.
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Ugh....I can't wait for Lina to read. We focus on it all the time. She struggles alot, but wants it so badly. I am so looking forward to the day that it 'clicks' with her. She does have a visual processing disorder, but I know, some day, some way, she will get it and it will just be magical! Enjoy!
I think Lina is going through Kindergarten remorse too. There are specific desks, no toys, no circle time and tests (!) in first grade....Kindergarten is definitely missed!
Good to hear from you, though I don't feel like I've lost you because of FaceBook.
How about this for a question; do you find yourself buying and wearing different styles than you would have in the past?
I was wearing a head band the other day (bad hair day) and one of the guys from Jerusalem commented on how that was like home. My hair wasn't completely covered but the front part was.
Don't worry about keeping up on the blog. I'll be here reading when you get the chance. I have been sick for 6 weeks now, so everything I do is in slow motion, including my blog.
Pearl loves to read and she just loves 1st grade. Chloe is in KG and learns things a lot slower than Pearl, however, I am hopeful that she will be reading by the end of the year. Dad works with Pearl and I work with Chloe. We also have to do vision therapy with Chloe every night and this has helped a lot with learning letters and concentration, things I thought Chloe already knew. It is funny how they struggle and struggle with something and then all of a sudden, it clicks and they get it all! They seem to pick things up in spurts rather than little by little.
First grade is a big transition! CG is definitely missing kindergarten, too. Not so much play time, she says.
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