tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post1900078154630457879..comments2023-07-02T06:58:17.224-04:00Comments on The Giggling Truckers Wife Writes: EndingsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-28089312613952557812012-06-30T11:57:10.838-04:002012-06-30T11:57:10.838-04:00Jo, her biggest concerns are not finding any frien...Jo, her biggest concerns are not finding any friends among the smart kids and not being to keep up with the work. I understand her fears. I worry, but...as I pointed out to her if she didn't belong in this group the powers that be would not have put her there. She needs to do her best, be herself,have fun, and make the most of the opportunity given her. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-87065650577196280352012-06-29T23:59:22.552-04:002012-06-29T23:59:22.552-04:00How exciting for her! Also scary, I know, but she ...How exciting for her! Also scary, I know, but she will have a whole new respect for learning and as Joyce said, the conversations she will be part of will be amazing. You did exactly the right thing and I know you know that, but she's a lucky little girl.<br />Great take on this one. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-72407048287768763252012-06-28T12:33:36.976-04:002012-06-28T12:33:36.976-04:00Journey of Life, at this point my daughter has ful...Journey of Life, at this point my daughter has fully embraced her new appointment to high ability classes and is looking forward to it. She realizes now that she will make new friends there, and the girls that she ran with last year will always be her friends in some capacity she just won't see them as often. She will be challenged plenty at school, I have little doubt. The challenge for me will be encouraging her to have fun and be a kid while at home. I am pretty good at the fun category. LOL Thank you for stopping in again and for your comments!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-45269394706533637532012-06-28T12:18:58.314-04:002012-06-28T12:18:58.314-04:00My girls' school have this academic division o...My girls' school have this academic division on both Math and Language since Fourth Grade. Both didn't make to the Math, when they were in 4th grade just because. But, they leaped forward ever since fifth grade and they are always in the advance classes. <br /><br />I guess my point is ... It will happen and It will. Even if it doesn't, there are many other things that can compliment her desire, such as find her something at home to challenge her. And there are plenty of website out there that gear toward to challenge kids in both language and Math. <br /><br />At the end, like you said, have fun is a MUST :-)Journey of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814279353807130008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-81912865195195715992012-06-25T19:16:47.639-04:002012-06-25T19:16:47.639-04:00Joyce, thank you for your kind words and for stopp...Joyce, thank you for your kind words and for stopping by to read and comment. I may have to take you up on that since it appears as if you are an expert in this subject! ♥Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-30471709869608176732012-06-25T16:47:30.033-04:002012-06-25T16:47:30.033-04:00Kathy, I don't know if I ever told you, but I ...Kathy, I don't know if I ever told you, but I teach intellectually gifted kids. The kids in my gifted program are--shy, goofy, arrogant, modest, over achievers, under achievers, funny, serious--ie., they are just like ordinary kids with the exception that they learn quicker, so we are able to cover more information and study it at a deeper level. The group discussions that come out of a gifted classroom are fascinating, and your daughter will have a great time while learning at her level. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about giftedness or accelerated programs. I've been working with these kids for 26 years. <br /><br />jlanskyATcomcastDOTcom<br /><br />http://joycelansky.blogspot.comCatch My Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338761214938263819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-70760800182719159562012-06-25T12:50:17.552-04:002012-06-25T12:50:17.552-04:00Mojo Writin, I hope so too!! Thank you for stoppi...Mojo Writin, I hope so too!! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments. ♥Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-37434572452432977552012-06-25T12:49:34.297-04:002012-06-25T12:49:34.297-04:00JoJo, with this new appointment she will be having...JoJo, with this new appointment she will be having her classes in a completely different area of the school and be on a entirely different schedule than her old friends for lunch and recess. I am afraid she won't be able to mingle with them at all. Still, her friendships from last year may still survive. I am so proud of her and I know she will make more friends and do well. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-1161120674542075822012-06-25T12:47:23.597-04:002012-06-25T12:47:23.597-04:00Shail, thank you!! She is very excited and using ...Shail, thank you!! She is very excited and using her summer vacation to work through her math book and read her science book cover to cover!! Unfortunately, I think she may be a little like me in that sense! LOL Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments~! ♥Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-56145435255300144302012-06-25T12:45:02.174-04:002012-06-25T12:45:02.174-04:00Sandra, usually the first reaction to a challenge ...Sandra, usually the first reaction to a challenge is the best. I tend to be little Kathy sunshine without even trying. That wasn't always the case. I used to be more like Eeyore. This just happened to be going on in my life and fit. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments! ♥Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-51792819595601492782012-06-25T07:17:55.904-04:002012-06-25T07:17:55.904-04:00I hope your girl does everything she is capable of...I hope your girl does everything she is capable of, whilst still retaining the friendships she has formed in her earlier years. It's tough, but it is possible, and I am sure you have told her that.Mojo Writinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457472397010589516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-11756015626915441582012-06-24T18:45:01.298-04:002012-06-24T18:45:01.298-04:00Congratulations to your daughter! What an amazing ...Congratulations to your daughter! What an amazing achievement and opportunity for her although I completely understand her dread. I wasn't in those advanced classes but I had a few friends who were and it didn't change our friendship at all. We still sat together at lunch and passed notes in the hall and are still best friends to this day.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-22052779847247919612012-06-24T08:09:50.494-04:002012-06-24T08:09:50.494-04:00That's wonderful Here is wishing for a wonder...That's wonderful Here is wishing for a wonderful new beginning for you all and especially your daughter.Shailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07174562168503272243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-14476784055738849212012-06-24T07:53:06.810-04:002012-06-24T07:53:06.810-04:00Nice positive positive spin on endings. I couldn&#...Nice positive positive spin on endings. I couldn't think of one! My response to this ending prompt is far more depressing.Sandra Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191775335774130719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-59195739692069689312012-06-24T00:09:36.677-04:002012-06-24T00:09:36.677-04:00Amy, I was also was in honors and enriched classes...Amy, I was also was in honors and enriched classes. I never thought of it as such a big deal at the time, but it sure seems that way when you become a parent. I couldn't be more proud of her. She likes school work so much that she is literally going through her old science and math books for something to do. LOL Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-60726768456297602042012-06-24T00:04:40.954-04:002012-06-24T00:04:40.954-04:00Journey of Life, she will meet up with those frien...Journey of Life, she will meet up with those friends in junior high or even high school since they will always be going the same place. I just hope she will do her best and remember to have fun. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-84554298550845348752012-06-24T00:03:02.751-04:002012-06-24T00:03:02.751-04:00Winnie, she is doing very well. Both of my kids w...Winnie, she is doing very well. Both of my kids were tested but of the two I expected my son to be accepted instead of my daughter. Just goes to show what I know because just the opposite happened. My son will be going into 1st grade and he needs to learn the basics before they add extra pressure like high ability classes on his shoulders. They are both hard workers and I am very proud of both of them. I am sure my daughter will rise to the challenge and do well. She loves to study and read, and loves math. She has a lot to offer the world. Thank you for stopping by to read and for your comments!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-53572232571875531262012-06-23T23:59:33.618-04:002012-06-23T23:59:33.618-04:00Betty, she is actually looking forward to the oppo...Betty, she is actually looking forward to the opportunity at this point. That was not her first reaction. I am praying the same. I am sure she will rise to the challenge. It is a new beginning and an opportunity to meet new people and make more friends. Thanks for stopping by to read and for your comments!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-34884161051196424992012-06-23T23:45:56.373-04:002012-06-23T23:45:56.373-04:00Nice thing about academic ... there will be anothe...Nice thing about academic ... there will be another chance. Always!Journey of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814279353807130008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-13462635267875474422012-06-23T22:41:45.398-04:002012-06-23T22:41:45.398-04:00How well you balanced both sides of this issue Kat...How well you balanced both sides of this issue Kathy. I was in the "honor's" program at our school and it had its share of ups and downs. Please keep us in touch with how things go - best of luck to her and her new adventure!Amy Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10613446967051981724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-34189705572277001482012-06-23T22:04:35.605-04:002012-06-23T22:04:35.605-04:00I am sure that was a hard thing to do, but by enco...I am sure that was a hard thing to do, but by encouraging her to strive will help her in the long run. It is a reason to celebrate together, she is doing so well. Some kids struggle and don't have someone in their life to support them as you do. Kudos to both of you.Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15926597921523807422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5303475796807404950.post-45807294994530942062012-06-23T21:43:08.171-04:002012-06-23T21:43:08.171-04:00This really is exciting and I pray that the outcom...This really is exciting and I pray that the outcome will be great. Best wishes to all of you! Thanks for sharing.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03007556627623254872noreply@blogger.com