The ConFamLey

Happy Halloween! They look so cute! My son is tr...

2009-10-31T17:11:19.383-05:00

Happy Halloween! They look so cute! My son is trick or treating with an umbrella. I feel pretty bad for him.

The look adorable! And what a creative way around ...

2009-10-30T17:55:37.712-05:00

The look adorable! And what a creative way around the Halloween thing. I love that they dress up as book characters!

I am so digging the brave cowboy look.

2009-10-30T14:05:51.717-05:00

I am so digging the brave cowboy look.

They're such little cuties! I love how happy they...

2009-10-29T17:22:43.767-05:00

They're such little cuties! I love how happy they look with their candy! I remember that feeling. It's a really good one.

Thier costumes were so cute!!!!! I hope they are ...

2009-10-29T10:14:00.956-05:00

Thier costumes were so cute!!!!! I hope they are sharing the goods with you. Derek is not.

Aww they look so cute! That looks so fun, even tho...

2009-10-29T00:11:13.072-05:00

Aww they look so cute! That looks so fun, even though im kind of a poor sport when it comes to trunk or treats, im all for the traditional experience, that is so cute.

Those trunk or treats are such great ideas! They l...

2009-10-28T20:52:14.687-05:00

Those trunk or treats are such great ideas! They look adorable!

And I'm so proud to say that I am starting to be able to tell them apart. (Although I'm not sure which is which... I can just tell them apart. :-)

Thanks, gals. You make me feel better. Things ar...

2009-10-22T21:38:59.981-05:00

Thanks, gals. You make me feel better. Things are going better with the meds. Robin, I hope you're right and they can quit taking them soon. I have spoken with several people that say the classroom setting is geared much more toward girls than boys. Who can blame a 5 year old for wanting to play, right?

You know, just having taught a bunch of kids with ...

2009-10-22T18:41:58.274-05:00

You know, just having taught a bunch of kids with varying levels of ADD and ADHD, I think not doing something is a bit like asking a kid to go through school without glasses when their eyes see the world all blurry.

It's such a small thing and then they can see the blackboard, get better grades, stop getting yelled at all the time, feel more confident... all sorts of good stuff! It's just as normal as needing glasses, seriously.

There was no ADD when I was young, and boy, did I struggle. I learned to behave properly and to look focused and all that, but that's sort of like learning how to pretend to see the blackboard when you really can't see. It pleases everyone else but it was still a struggle for me. In retrospect, it's a pity I learned to pretend, because I didn't get help. Be glad that you're investigating and trying to discover what's going on before they're old enough to learn to cover it up and struggle inside all alone!

You are such a good advocate for your children. They're so lucky!

That's the last time I ask you how you are, Erin. ...

2009-10-22T16:38:44.720-05:00

That's the last time I ask you how you are, Erin.

(You know I'm kidding, right?) That sounds like total school torture. I'm so sorry. On the positive side, I treat so much friggin' ADHD that I barely consider it to be a problem. The kids are so normal. There is barely any difference between the kids in my office and any other kid. If the twins do have a touch of ADHD, they'll do awesome. If they're just a little behind in their developmental ability to exert self control, you'll be able to take them off meds in the next couple of years. I do think our schools are way too rigid with little boys. They're just not going to sit with their hands folded in their laps.

The boys are wonderful, and they're going to do great. I agree with you that with that "label" at least the rigid teachers might cut them some slack. If they do well, in junior high you can just stop requesting services, and the label goes away. Elementary schools never communicate with middle school or junior high school.

Just checking in to say hi. I miss the boys. Wha...

2009-10-21T22:36:27.245-05:00

Just checking in to say hi. I miss the boys. What about a kindergarten update? Hmmmm?

My nephew was considered a kindergarten retard because he couldn't read when he got there. It's a rough world!

They look pretty darn enthusiastic for this kinder...

2009-08-22T16:42:58.517-05:00

They look pretty darn enthusiastic for this kindergarten stuff. Too cute. Love the buzz cuts!

They are big, aren't they? No more hint of baby i...

2009-08-21T11:51:17.927-05:00

They are big, aren't they? No more hint of baby in them. :'( They look more alike when I get their hair buzzed like that b/c their hair is one of the big differences between them. It's just so much easier in the summer to get it buzzed though!

Haha I love the poses, that's too cute! and I must...

2009-08-21T11:06:07.318-05:00

Haha I love the poses, that's too cute! and I must say WOW they look so much bigger then last year!

They look more the same than they used to! LOL! I ...

2009-08-21T09:48:21.239-05:00

They look more the same than they used to! LOL! I can still see a difference.

Gosh. I can't believe how they've grown. I feel like it was just yesterday that I "met" you!

Alyse, I cried when I dropped them off at daycare ...

2009-08-21T08:28:20.120-05:00

Alyse, I cried when I dropped them off at daycare for the first few days, but by the time Pre-K came around I didn't shed a tear.

Robin, summer homework? That's just not right!

Our school hasn't started, yet. Alex is doing soc...

2009-08-20T21:04:11.507-05:00

Our school hasn't started, yet. Alex is doing soccer this year, so he's practicing like crazy. Kevin is bemoaning the fact that the summer is over, and ruining the weeks he has left. Both boys have tons of books and reports they were supposed to do over the summer. Isn't that mean?

Awww I can't wait to see the pics! can't believe h...

2009-08-20T21:02:28.537-05:00

Awww I can't wait to see the pics! can't believe how big they are getting! Thank goodness for me I don't have to make aryn go to school yet, but I am pretty sure that when the day comes I am going to bawl my eyes out. LOL I bet you are so proud, and way to go Twin B for not crying! :D

They're totally adorable. I like the picture with...

2009-05-25T21:10:52.142-05:00

They're totally adorable. I like the picture with you in it! You guys are a cute little family!

Thanks, Alyse. Your Aryn will be there before you...

2009-05-22T15:48:17.033-05:00

Thanks, Alyse. Your Aryn will be there before you know it.

Aww wow they sure are getting big! Congrats little...

2009-05-22T12:12:23.558-05:00

Aww wow they sure are getting big! Congrats little guys!

Thanks! It really did go by quickly. I'm not rea...

2009-05-22T10:41:09.161-05:00

Thanks! It really did go by quickly. I'm not ready for my little boys to be so grown.

Awwww! Congratulations! They do look older. We bli...

2009-05-22T09:42:44.105-05:00

Awwww! Congratulations! They do look older. We blinked, and then there the school year went!

Love it! They're so innocent.

2009-05-04T17:37:00.000-05:00

Love it! They're so innocent.

Spyscribbler: Laughs really hard, too!

2009-05-04T13:03:00.000-05:00

Spyscribbler: *Laughs really hard, too!*