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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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. …
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 …
Sophie: I water my garden every day. Yesterday we planted spinach because I eat it all the time. I love my garden, but I hate mosqutios. Goodbye folks!
Lisa: Do you have any hobbies? We learned early on that Sophie was attracted to electronic devices. She is pretty computer savvy and just naturally picks up on the operation of handheld devices. I remember once when she and I were driving to Mount Washington Children’s Hospital in Baltimore from our home in Pennsylvania. (I …
Lisa: As I have mentioned many times before, Sophie has been on a neurodevelopmental program for almost 13 years. The program is written by the National Association for Child Development (www.nacd.org), updated periodically based on Sophie’s progress, and encompasses all aspects of her development, including all therapies, education, and health. The NACD program is parent-driven. …
Lisa: Tonight we have a simple message: “CHOCOLATE MAKES US HAPPY!!” After a powerhouse day at “The Academy,” a.k.a. Sophie’s homeschool, we decided we needed a treat. So for no particular reason, we decided to drive 20 minutes one way for dark chocolate. Mind you, there are multiple grocery stores close by. Sophie: Wait a …
