babydawn's comments

What does IQ really mean? - Blog Entry

13 Sep 2006 07:22 PM

I found this article very interesting. My son, Caleb, had an IQ test done last year. At first the people working with him recommended that I didn't have him get it because they hated to "label" a child and so often, at the young age, the scores can differ as they grow older (He was 6 at the time). However, in order to continue his IEP, they ultimately needed it to test for learning disabilities. They found one. His scores were average in all areas except language (it was in the 40's). I however, believe he is very smart. He has earned a special achievement in science and social studies and he knows more about marine life and dinosaurs than most adults do. His thirst for the field of science leads me to believe that he is smarter than any test or any person gives him credit for. Thanks for pointing out that although IQ tests have their place, they are not always what counts.

Student Dress Codes - Blog Entry

13 Sep 2006 01:36 PM

I think for the most part, dress codes are a good thing. We always had one in the schools I attended and my kids school have one as well. They aren't quite as strict as the above mentioned school, but you are not allowed to wear tank tops that are not at least 3 fingers in width, or shorts/skirts shorter than the tips of of your fingers when your arms are held down the sides, or shirts that show your belly, gang related clothing, etc. It just seems to be common sense stuff for me. I wouldn't be opposed to uniforms should my children's schools choose to go that route.

To Love and To Cherish: Not To Be In Love and To Court - Blog Entry

13 Sep 2006 11:57 AM

I would answer yes to all of them. I think that just because you have been married for a long time, doesn't mean that you can't be "in love" with your spouse. I still feel very much "in love" with my spouse. I look forward to the weekend when he takes me out, I miss him horribly when he is gone (even when his is just at work), and we often call each other on the phone just to say "I love you." My husband told a group of men at church once that his love for me has grown since we have been married. I think that he and I courting and doing things for each other, things that usually die after the first few years of marriage, is part of what keeps our relationship so strong. And I have always thought that being in love is what got us married, now we have added real love (the things you described above) to our lives. Each is a very active ingredient in our relationship.

Just Saying No to Recruiters - Blog Entry

13 Sep 2006 11:46 AM

I remember the recuriter calling me at my house and trying to talk me into joining. I told him that I just couldn't, I didn't like people yelling at me. He swore it was only boot camp, but hey, whatever.... The point of the little story, the recruiter called me, not my mom, not my dad, and my parents raised me so that I could make my own decisions. I would be a very proud mother if my sons chose to join the military, it is too bad that others don't see it that way.

Relief Society and Fitting In - Blog Entry

13 Sep 2006 11:04 AM

Miriam, this is a great article. I was just released as the Enrichment Leader for our ward, and this is a huge problem where I live. Several of our Enrichments nights (especially before the change this year), were really stressing getting to know others and trying to encourage others to get to know other sisters. We have such poor attendance at Enrichment, I think the people who did attend, were already doing what they could do and were already comfortable in the ward. It was a shame that the sisters who complained about not knowing people and not feeling comfortable, would not put forth the effort to attend the Enrichment nights. It is a great way to meet people and to socialize.

Eating School Lunch With Your Child - Blog Entry

08 Sep 2006 05:34 PM

Megan, that is hilarious. My daughter who just started the 3rd grade told me that I needed to buy napkins to put in her lunch so that I could send love notes to her on them. I guess I will be happy she hasn't gotten to the embarrased part. I do always tape my kid's milk quarter onto their lunch box so they don't have to search for it, and I always write I love you on the tape, but I suppose that just wasn't good enough.

Teresa, taking the kids out of school is a great suggestion. I have eaten lunch at the cafeteria with my kids a few times, but to tell you the truth, I think it is a rip off ($2.75 for the same amount of food a first grader gets.... come on!) I may have to spice it up a bit and take them to lunch instead. Thanks for the suggestion.

Mental Illness in Katrina Survivors - Blog Entry

06 Sep 2006 12:55 PM

The results of that study don't surprise me, what does surprise me is that more people aren't suffering from Post Traumatic Stress. I can't imagine what it must have been like. My heart goes out to all who were affected, both directly and indirectly.

Explaining The Concept of Death To A Young Child - Blog Entry

06 Sep 2006 12:50 PM

I have to say that this has hit a nerve with me. Although it has been over 2 years since my father in law passed away, I am still getting slightly choked up thinking about my kids and how they handled it all. I was pretty upfront with them about it and told them as simply as I could that grandpa had died and gone to heaven. It took them sometime to adjust to the fact. At the funeral, I wasn't planning on taking them to the viewing or the buriel, but changed my mind last minute. I am not sure why. Their grandpa had a smile on his face. My then 5 year old son just stood at his casket for about 15 minutes staring at him. They were sad, and we tried to allow them to grieve in their own way and their own time. Still, occasionally, one of them will start to cry and say that they are missing their grandpa, but those times are becoming more few and far between. Thanks for doing an article on this, I think that it really is important for parents to handle death in the right way, so that their children can adjust to the fact as easily as possible.

Material Girls - Blog Entry

05 Sep 2006 12:32 PM

I am really glad I read this. I had told my 8 year old daughter that we were going to go see it together, thinking it would be fine with it's PG rating. I think now, after I have read this, that I will watch it first and decide after if she can see it. Thanks for the heads up.

Barbie in The Nutcracker - Blog Entry

05 Sep 2006 12:30 PM

If you liked Barbie and the Nutcracker, check out the Barbie as Rapuzel movie. It is my favorite out of the three Barbie movies we have (Nutcracker, Rapunzel, and Swan Lake). My daughter out grew the Barbie movie stage after Barbie and Swan Lake came out, so I don't know much about the others.