Hello Stranger

Greetings Y'all !

If you missed me half as much as I missed you then I missed you twice as much as you missed me. Yeah I know that's corny , but  that's me too. 

Summer is winding down so 'tis time to reflect and project. Summer for the Robinson Boys meant baseball . Ok so I was blessed with working with an amazing staff and marvelous starter scholars but for Junior Mint and myself it meant playing and studying and reading about and analyzing baseball. We went to various games and played as often as possible . I saw great progress from Ace. It helped him learn to be a better citizen and team player . To learn how's not can produce huge results and to persevere. There's always another pitch , game , day ,etc.....Oh don't get me wrong we squeezed in hikes and swimming as well. 

I'm keeping with my honesty and transparency promise not every day was an idyllic day at the park. But that is life . Ace had a few bad moments but learned to handle them better next time . I very wise young lady told me yesterday "children just want to belong and to be loved" . With our collaborative problem solving and love we are making progress . I know you're thinking " wait you mean he is ...the one with the problem should own the problem end of story." Ok I reelect where you're coming from but in my very humble opinion part of the problem is my reaction. Was I reactive , making it worse ,  or proactive , helping the problem to be identified and solved?

I'm no saint by any stretch of the imagination. I failed often this summer . I kept picking myself up and dusting myself off though and getting back in the game. We both learned who helps us the most in the neighborhood too. He's found , and it was a painful lesson but one he had to endure , who calms his special brain and who/what gets it more wonky . It tore me up watching him learn this but now he owns it. 

We are both jazzed for the new school year. He's told the world "sorry folks I have THE best fourth grade teacher and IA" I have to concur with him. It's going to be an outstanding year for both of us. 

As always thanks for reading again today folks .