Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Am I Annoying You? Good.

Have you ever been completely captured by a song, movie or book?  So much so that the rest of the world just fades away?  Someone could try to talk to you, and you'd probably only hear enough to respond,"uh-huh".  If you're a wife, you may know how this goes.  Your husband is watching the "big game" and you could say, "Honey!  Pigs are flying around outside!" or "Look!  I got a great deal on these shoes that only cost $150!  Aren't they cute?"  (Okay so, you may get him with that last one.)

But, that is how it is with CJ sometimes. Actually, ALL OF THE TIME.  Except, we are not always competing with the television right in front of him. We are always competing with the television inside of his head.  And boy, does he LOVE to tune everyone and everything out just so he can sing and dance with the song or movie that's playing in the reel of his mind.  He gives a whole other meaning to "Go to your happy place".

The urge is often times so strong that some days can be almost a complete wash for communication or education.  (Notice I said "almost").  I always tell people to COMMAND his attention.  Sometimes I clap my hands, or bang the table three times (it must be three) or just look him square in the eye (even if he's not looking back) and say, "CJ! Stop it!!!  I want you here with me!".  A constant battle, all day, every day.  But I will always be there to annoy him. :)

Monday, March 7, 2011

You've Got Mail!

We would like to thank everyone for helping us out with emails!  CJ absolutely LOVES reading and answering them and he is doing so well!  If you haven't sent him one yet, PLEASE DO!!!!  Even if you really don't know him personally! 

CJ's Email Address:  2CJArmstrong@gmail.com


 He is doing so great and it is really strengthening his comprehension skills!  Any and all simple questions are welcome!  If you have already sent an email, keep 'em coming!  Here are some recent questions and answers in case you are curious...


Hi CJ,
This is Ms. Kate. My question is:
- What is your favorite place to visit?


i love to go to friendlys  

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         CJ, how does aunt Stacy feel in this picture?
  happy 
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What is your favorite snack?

Have a great day!! Love you!

Love
Michelle



gummy bears 


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Good Morning CJ,

This is from grand mom.

CJ what color is this sentence?
J


orange 

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Thanks for telling me that you like pretzels!
Today is such a nice sunny day.  I think that I will play outside with my kids.  What do you like to do outside?
Mrs. Stewart


 i like to riding a bike  

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Hi CJ~
CJ  what is your favorite thing to eat?
Mrs. Cole :)
 i love to eat vegtebles

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hi c.j. I have a question for you: what does bunya give out during summer time for you to stay cool?  
a.  pencil
b.  balloon
c.  icee

pick one of them, if you can remember 

love you
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balloon
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no, its icee, remember?
 yes 

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Good morning CJ!

I have a question for you.
What is your favorite movie?

Love,

Denise


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