garden,museum and teacher

Shane and Jerry drilled holes in an old wading pool--- so that we can attempt a garden.

These other pictures are from our local University Art Museum--

Both of the second grade classrooms went to the Jordan Schnitzer,Museum of Art...

I wanted to really like the trip -- but the museum was so stuffy and not interactive I found myself impatient and somewhat bored. The kids that were in my group thought some of the trip was fun-- but they also were frustrated at the no touch and quiet requests. I think that because the themes tended to be about China,Japan and Korea-- I was less interested.

Although it was fun to hold a dead silkworm and find out the short version about how silk is made. I wasn't able to take flash pictures in the museum-- so a few of the things that I might of liked-- I don't get to show you.

This morning I had a quick talk with Shane's teacher-- she was commenting/complaining that Shane needs~ someone with him one on one-- so that he can stay focused and calm.-- I had asked for this at the beginning of school---

He has a coach right now-- but they would like to phase her out and let the teacher and her aid resume --- dealing with Shane.

I agree that Shane does better one on one... but I also think that this teacher is being lazy and not trying any of the techniques that are working... she is reluctant to use pre-talking as a way for Shane to know what is next.

No nutria sightings today! Yahoo... the sun was shining for a time and so I might have pictures to-morrow of how Jerry and the kids used the nicer weather.

Answers and more~

Brandon, my eldest step-son the pregant mother of his child,

Sorsha enjoying a Messy Sunday on Valentines' Day at The Roadhouse.

While we were at the Frontier Fair-- Shane thought these cannons were just cool not to look at closer-- and I thought the picture of a boy with the flag, and a cannon was to "American" to pass up.

Let's see, you commenter's are so sweet-- I guess it's time I answer some questions?

Yup, my dear husband goes fishing as often as his schedule will allow-(I used to like fishing, when I was young -- but now I would rather not) Jerry works 4 days on 4 days off... 12 hour days -- there never seems to be enough time- to do the things that need to be done and also the things we want to do!

If you are able hop over to my Facebook page and look at the video of Miss Jessica and her mouth... it is kind of funny!

I have another video I took this weekend of Jessica learning how to basket weave at a Frontier fair we visited this weekend. Hopefully I will post that one also. Here is some of the hand made baskets -- they were super expensive-- but the craftsmanship was painstaking!~

(Blogger won't let me post video... I am not sure why... I wonder if this super slow dial-up is the reason?)

Shane has been doing very well at school ~ Friday, he got 114 points on his green card out of 120! And there were even special things happening!

The staff member that is working with him, has been using more PECS with him and that seems to be really helping. He really likes to know what exactly is next.

Today at church he was able and willing to go to the other classroom to sing Worship songs and not argue,kick and fight! There was even a different teacher--- I am so happy that he is being so good I ... have to confess I am a little nervous.

Tomorrow the kids and Jerry are home-- which is good and bad-- good that the kids can spend some time with Dad... but Bad... because they will want me to be with them doing whatever--- and I want to have some alone time to clean and organize the house...

If I could only clone myself~everyone might be happy?

I like Jello really I do--- I just don't like it spilt all over my fridge!

I also like the fact that Shane has figured out how to wipe--- I just wish I could convince him that the used toilet paper goes in the toilet -- not the trash can. ewwww--- sorry TMI.

Our Day at the Alvord Farm and Museum

This is a group picture of most of us, who learned new and exciting things about rocks!
This is the outside of the building where we learned lots of stuff...
This is Karen Rainsong --- who is working hard to improve and develop this museum to be a Eugene staple!
This is the geologist, talking about the different rocks...
This is when he tested for calcite.
There is much more to be said at another time...I need to make dinner!
Check- back soon!

http://www.alvordmuseum.org/


These are some pictures from our trip to talk with a REAL live Geologist!