I talked to her teacher and she assures me that it is normal that through the summer they will lose this much, and to just not worry about it yet. A few more months go by and homework is a fight. Tears, screaming, and full out tantrums that I have not seen her have since she was three years old, are happening just to get her to read a book. She is putting on weight faster than I know what to do. I keep talking to her teacher at school, and she mentions that perhaps Gwyn is just more worried about how pretty she looks and what is going on with her friends. This explanation is not jiving with us. I help with the kids books on Fridays and can see almost all the kids have moved up drastically in there leveled reading, but not Gwyn. I can see with her reading everyday that she couldn't read anything harder than she is reading. In other words, her teacher is not being unfair, she is right where she needs to be. Before Christmas break we meet with her teacher again. At this point her teacher is concerned, she is scoring very low on all of her tests and is not progressing. She gives us some suggestions of how we can help her learn in other ways, more tactile teaching. Her teacher is shocked when she asks Gwyn about how she feels about her reading and Gwyn's eyes start dripping with tears silently, and whispers "bad". None of us knew how much it was affecting her. Bob and I are incredibly involved everyday in her learning. I help her in the morning and after school with spelling and reading, then Bob helps her again with spelling and reading before bed. Very little improvement. I keep thinking to myself, "I've always thought she was so bright." We do start to notice somethings that we hadn't before. She can't have anyone else in the room while doing homework with us. Sometimes even the littlest noise will make her have to start a book over, even if she has read the book 3 times already. I also start to accept that perhaps some of her behavior is not "just Gwyn's" normal behavior. For example; While playing Starfall on the computer she writes all over the computer monitor screen in pen. Why? She answers "I don't know" Or While walking into my room one day I notice it is sparkling, not clean sparkling, but literally SPARKLING. I walk into my closet and all of my clothes are sparkling too. Gwyn had taken a can of hair glitter that we had used for Halloween and sprayed EVERYTHING in my room. Why? She answers in tears "I don't know." None of this is age appropriate. I could see a 3 or 4 year old Gwyn doing this. |
Monday, May 28, 2012
Gwyneth
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Back to School...again.
I am pretty sure Tuck and Gwyn didn't sleep all that much last night.
Too excited!
He was so very proud of his new clothes.
Who wouldn't wear a Twinkie shirt the first day of school?
Miss Priss is going all day.
I am pretty sure he thinks he's kind of a big deal.
I will miss this chatter box at home.
Monday, July 18, 2011
adorableness.....
While we were at Allstar Baseball in Cedar all week Sully decided he would try walking....
He didn't want any help.
He just simply walked away from the couch and start taking steps.
We all giggle wactching him walk and all of the neighbor boys think he is the bees kness.
He is Julie Drive's mascot......mascot of adorableness.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
May Re-cap
So May it is!
(There may be a few pics from April too.)
This baby is loved by everyone! Gil adores him and always wants a little snuggle.
It is pretty rare that Sully is co-operative.
Tucker is my unsung hero.
He is such a self motivator. He finished the rad reading program first in the school (September).
He was the choir president and on the year book.
He also finished his Give Me Liberty program.
This picture shows him receiving his honors. There were only a handful of kids that actually did this. It required alot of time and energy.
He also finished the book Black out program and finished 9 book projects.
He adored his teacher Mrs. Simkins and was sad to say good bye to her.
I would be lying if I didn't tell you how excited he is to be at the Intermidiate school.
Not to mention he is a great babysitter.
We are always so proud of our boy!
I can't believe he is out of Elementary.
He is getting so old.
That being said.......See my sand box?
We built that when the boys were so little.
As you can see it still gets used frequently.
What you see there are Tucker's friends all 12 and 13 year old boys playing for hours in our sand box.
I hope they never grow up!
Gwyn is also playing in there too.)
Miss Gwynnie had the lead in her musical theater class.
She was the mouse in "Welcome to the Jungle."
She was Panya who is caught by the Lion and then saves him from the hunters.
We were so lucky to have my parents come to see her perform.
Lawn, garden, and yard care happen a lot around here.
This is Sully's favorite place to be when work is to be done.
That little pack he is in is so ghetto but it has been around since Tuck was a baby.
It happens to be really handy and I think I have a picture of everyone of my kids in it.
Don't feel bad that I have only neglected blogging....See this party at my house?
This is Abe's birthday party a month and some late.
I still threw him a party....Better late than never right?
Then we come to Gilbert...
Words cannot describe this kid.
Okay I have a few words that come to mind; crazy, funny, pathalogical liar, coordinated, loving, hungry, sensitive, and beautiful.
This was his 3 year old pre-school graduation.
He is 4 almost 5 but his birthday is in September, so he truly is the oldest in his grade.
My children take performing VERY seriously.
His best buddies Kayson, and Grant.
Miss Debbie and Gil.
(She is amazing, and has taught ALL of my children.)
Gil and Grant
Buddies since they were in the womb.
They are 3 weeks apart....
I can't really talk about this yet....
Grant and Mary Ann have moved to Idaho.
Many tears have been shed by Gil and I.
We will miss our buddies.
Gwyn and Abe had there dance and Hip hop performances...
Gwyn being Gwyn.
A couple of her friends with her.
Gwyn, Piper, and Adde.
Abe....aka Beiber.
Gwyn graduated from Kindergarten!
We also cut 7 inches off of her hair.
(big Step for Gwyn)
This is Gwyn with her teacher Mrs. Heger.
She will miss her but I think that she is very ready for 1st grade.
BASEBALL
It has consumed our lives.
Every night of the week.
This is Abe on first base.
His team took second over all in little league.
The peanut gallery cheering on his favorite team.
Tucker played on the Major leagues.
Bob was his coach, and it was a learning year.
He did well and Bob was very patient with his team:)
Miss Priss turned 6 on the 28th and we celebrated!
This is her opening her most loved gift ever...
Her i-pod.
The girl LOVES music.
Abe watching....really I just wanted to show off his haircut.
I also wanted to say that he is also amazing! He was the vice-president on Student council and also in the choir. He was also a rad reader. This year his love a reading caught on fire. He read all of the Harry Potter books this winter and now can't go anywhere without a book. He also joined Tucker's Competitive soccer team and improved a ton. I am really enjoying my older boys!
Bob is still tough!
Just in case you were wondering.
Gwynnie opted for no party this year and to have a girls day.
Andrea and Piper joined us and the girls got gel toes and finger nails.
We then ate at Samuri 21, where Gwyn loved the Sushi.
Then I took Piper and Gwyn to see Disney's Prom.
Then ended the day with a little Orange Peel smoothie.
When we got home Grandy and Grandpa where there and we all had cake!
It was a wonderful day with my little lady!
May!
Glad it is over, it was a very busy month!
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Hi....long time no see
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
crawling
Mr. Sullivan started crawling on the 13th of Februaury....
About a week before he turned 8 months.
He is growing up way faster than I would like.
He waves bye bye and can find us whenever he wants.
Cute little scuttle bug!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Awkward
The teeth....
He visited the Orthodontist in January and we got right on his Ortho work. He got an expander that has made his once gapless teeth very gappy.
Andrea often tells me how she can't post so many pictures because her kids look goofy in them....Well I will for the next 2 years be posting pictures of my metal mouthed, goofy looking kid.
Can you imagine how gorgeous his smile will be in 2 years....watch out ladies.
The best part of all this is that he just doesn't care how goofy he might look. He thinks it's cool and likes when kids notice his big gap.
To be 11 again.....
He especially likes that he can put 1 quarter and 1 penny in between his front teeth. His cousin Hunter could fit 5 quarters in between his so he has big goals to catch up.
He got his braces put on yesterday so more pictures to follow.
I think I should leave you with a lovely picture of my first born looking devilishly handsome. It's amazing what 2 months can do to an 11 year old.
Monday, February 07, 2011
Von Lamoreaux Family Singers
How could the Father tell the world of love and tenderness?
He sent his Son, a newborn babe, with peace and holiness.
How could the Father show the world the pathway we should go?
He sent his Son to walk with men on earth that we may know.
How could the Father tell the world of sacrifice, of death?
He sent his Son to die for us and rise with living breath.
What does the Father ask of us?
What do the scriptures say?
Have faith, have hope, live like his Son,
Help others on their way.
What does he ask?
Live like his Son.
Very proud....that's what we are!
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Cute
Just a whole lot of cutness around here...
Friday, January 07, 2011
6 months old...
17lbs. 14 oz (49%)
27 inches long (66%)
You say dada and very occasionally do you say mama. ( I don't think you know what you are saying)
You know your name well and turn to whoever is calling to you. You still love me ALOT! Amazingly enough you just caught your first cold....you lasted a lot longer than I thought you would with all the love that everyone gives you.
We all still think you are the best thing around and we all run to your room when we hear you are awake! We love you baby boy.
Happy 6 months....
Sorry if we missed you.....
I got them out kind of late, what do you do?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Play Date
Just me and Sully :)
Can't wait to see my sister and brother and their families!