Lisa: There was a time when Sophie was so fearful of the water that her crying would clear out a public pool! Fortunately, she worked hard to overcome a myriad of issues (sensory, tactile, etc.) and now loves the water! Sophie’s swimming instructor Stella is currently working on helping her to master …
“To Sign or to Speak…is it Hummus or is it Hommous=حُمُّص?”
Lisa: If you are a speech therapist, or if your child needed speech therapy before the age of 4, you will not like this post. Because Sophie was speech delayed, her therapists recommended we begin signing to her when she was about one year old. The well-intentioned “experts” rationalized that, without a way to communicate, …
“Blessed”
Lisa: One thing I love about homeschooling is that we can customize our day based on Sophie’s priorities. In our home, our spiritual growth is top priority. Today, our bible lesson is about Matthew 5:1-11. For those who don’t recognize the passage, it’s “The Sermon on the Mount.” If you are seeking ways …
“Ask Sophie”
Lisa: Hi everyone! For those who are not familiar with what is going on in our household, Sophie’s grandmother (Tata Najla) unfortunately fell and broke her hip. As such, the last couple of months have been a blur, and we have not made much time to blog. Well, no more. Sophie has been begging …
“Dignified Speech”
Sophie: Hi everyone. I just love my blog. This post is about how I need to use Dignified Speech. Bob and Ellen say I am highly capable. Please read this. Lisa: Ever since I started homeschooling Sophie, I’ve mandated a household rule that we call “dignified speech.” What does that mean? It means that when …
“A Lovely Young Lady”
Sophie: I had great time at my friend Jessica’s wedding. My mom got me a dress from the junior department, NOT the kid’s department. I am not a kid anymore. I am a teenager! I loved dancing with you Baba. John: I am glad the Lord gave me Sophie. I love my girl with all …
“Get the Fruit Out of the Fridge!”
Sophie: I love fruit! My favorites are strawberries, apples, grapes, mangoes, and oranges. We went apple picking. Now we have tons of apples in our house! My mom makes apple pie, but I do not like it. I just like fresh apples. Lisa: For as long as I can remember, John and I have been …
“Believe: Thinking Outside the Box”
Lisa: Life is funny. When Sophie was born, I spent the first 8 months worrying about how I would deal with her genetic disorder. It was all about me, me, me…my fears, my worries, my sleepless nights, etc. A big part of our journey with Sophie has been my belief that a change can occur. …
“My Swimming Instructor Stella”
Sophie: Stella is my friend and my swimming instructor. She is amazing! I like her very much. We have so much fun together in the pool at the club. Before I met Stella I could not swim. Now I swim well. Lisa: For a long time, I wondered if Sophie would ever learn to swim. …
“Tata Mathilda”
Sophie: This is my Tata (grandma) Mathilda. She lives in Jouret el Termos in the mountains in Lebanon. She comes back here to America every year and stays at my Amti (aunt) Jeanine’s in San Diego. Sometimes I go visit her in San Diego. I will get to see her in San Diego this Christmas. I …