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Keen: September 2008
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Herding cats. I mean, twins. Friday, September 26, 2008. A Note to Ms. C. An update on Secondo’s appointment—we met with Dr. [Big Fancy Psychiatrist] at [Big Fancy Hospital] today. No official diagnosis, because she wants to see him a few more times in the upcoming weeks, but in her words, he’s most likely on the autism spectrum. I know Secondo isn’t so big on the fruit I send to school with him, but I keep trying anyway! Links to this post. Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Open House, Part Two. But I just no...
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Wanna Jugar with Migo?: About Tati and Ginny
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Friday, July 25, 2008. About Tati and Ginny. My mom and I wanted to start this blog to share ideas about teaching Spanish. My husband and I (both gringos! Spanish teaching has been a big part of my life. I have lived in many parts of Latin America: Honduras, Guatemala, Panama, Mexico and Colombia. I have taught my children when they were little and am now teaching my granchildren. I have five adult children that I homeschooled. We are excited to be starting this blog. We each will share some of our i...
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Keen: November 2009
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Herding cats. I mean, twins. Wednesday, November 18, 2009. On Defense of Property and Other IEP Goals. This freaked out both Primo and Secondo’s evaluators from the very start—the fact that they weren’t too bothered about kids taking things from them. It was a Big Red Flag, apparently, and I watched as one teacher played a game with Primo in which they took a toy from each other over and over again, saying, “Mine! Links to this post. Tuesday, November 10, 2009. PULL DOWN PANTS PULL DOWN UNDERWEAR SIT DOW...
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Keen: On Defense of Property and Other IEP Goals
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Herding cats. I mean, twins. Wednesday, November 18, 2009. On Defense of Property and Other IEP Goals. This freaked out both Primo and Secondo’s evaluators from the very start—the fact that they weren’t too bothered about kids taking things from them. It was a Big Red Flag, apparently, and I watched as one teacher played a game with Primo in which they took a toy from each other over and over again, saying, “Mine! I hope the conference goes well. Enjoy celebrating how far youve all come. My kids are pret...
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Keen: September 2009
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Herding cats. I mean, twins. Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Our trip to Costa Rica was such a luxury, made possible through a long series of events and coincidences. The luxurious part was being able to stay there for so long- our last couple of trips have been so rushed that staying for an entire month was just sublime. Everyone seems to have heard of tres leches. I've never made it myself, but this recipe. Looks good. I just might have to make it.]. Links to this post. Friday, September 4, 2009. The thera...
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Keen: March 2009
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Herding cats. I mean, twins. Tuesday, March 17, 2009. I am constantly on the lookout for children's books in Spanish. I find them in Costa Rica, on Amazon, on my online book-swapping site. I found the Latin Baby Book Club. Last year and was thrilled to finally find a place that had useful, thoughtful recommendations for children's books in Spanish. I'll be writing monthly reviews there, and my first one is up here. The book is called Poemas con sol y son. Just FYI, in case anyone is interested! I think p...
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Keen: July 2009
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Herding cats. I mean, twins. Friday, July 24, 2009. Multiple Choice (Also a Fun Game to Play With Your Spouse! You are carrying five electronic devices and a sippy cup in your purse. (Note to self: Bad idea.) When the lid pops off and an entire cup of water is emptied into your purse, which gizmo bites the dust? 2 Flip video camera. Answer: Digital camera. Yes, I have a case for it. No, it was not in its case, but at least every other device was. Sigh. Links to this post. Wednesday, July 22, 2009. View m...
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Keen: October 2008
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Herding cats. I mean, twins. Sunday, October 12, 2008. Diagnosis, Part I. We wait, and we wait. I am sick of the book about the school bus. After about an hour I hear the receptionist whispering animatedly on the phone. Tell her she’s got a patient waiting. She hisses loudly enough for me to hear, then hangs up and tells me the doctor is on her way down. I can tell you all are really busy. I say, trying to sound sympathetic. This place is CRAZY. Dr A is full of positive comments. It’s always ha...She nee...
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Keen: December 2008
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Herding cats. I mean, twins. Monday, December 29, 2008. It won't be that bad. I think. Everyone else had their kids' pictures taken with Santa ages ago. I'm sure I'm the only mother left who waited until Christmas Eve. And that way I can give the boys' nanny a ride to the Metro, and she can leave early. It'll be nice for everyone. What do you want to do? I ask the boys. Do you want to go see Santa? Quiero el ascensor de cristal. They respond in unison. Says Primo. Estrella. Links to this post. I know tha...
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Keen: Musings from Primo
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Herding cats. I mean, twins. Tuesday, November 10, 2009. PULL DOWN PANTS PULL DOWN UNDERWEAR SIT DOWN URINATE PULL UP UNDERWEAR PULL UP PANTS FLUSH TURN ON WATER GET OUR HANDS WET TURN OFF WATER ADD SOAP SCRUP TO 15 TURN ON WATER RINSE TO 15 TURN OFF WATER GET PAPER TOWEL DRY HANDS A STICKER. THEN PLAY WITH COMPUTER. I think it's safe to say Primo- finally- has gotten the hang of using the potty. And he's definitely. Clear on the reward. One down, one to go.]. November 11, 2009 at 9:29 AM.