tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post3481210847292301724..comments2023-06-29T07:42:33.071-04:00Comments on The Lone Woman Diaries: Five, Farms, and FunMegan Coakleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-70378564225134695862013-06-21T14:10:21.605-04:002013-06-21T14:10:21.605-04:00I don't know how I forgot to reply!
Things ha...I don't know how I forgot to reply!<br /><br />Things have definitely improved for Five, although I know we still have work to do. He managed to work with a tutor from May until the end of the school year, and even thanked her on the last day for helping him. A far cry from having to pull him out from behind the couch to sit at the table. Plus, the school now seems committed to working on a solution for September. Fingers crossed.<br /><br />I am available for parties large and small-for you or any Trimbles!<br /><br />Super Summer Sounds Stupendous!<br /><br />Megan Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-8777149767986588472013-06-16T08:37:26.494-04:002013-06-16T08:37:26.494-04:00Firstly, I don't know how I missed this post f...Firstly, I don't know how I missed this post for so long. Clearly my internet eyes are failing. <br /><br />Secondly, I'm sorry that the school is not taking you and the Captain's input as seriously as they should. As someone who has been on every side of education, I find we are most successful when we work as a team; a team where every member (including the parents and the student) are a valued member. Some situations are tougher than others to navigate. People are people and I've learned not to fault "experts" for not knowing the first time as long as they're willing to try something different when the first thing doesn't work. That's a long way of saying: I hope things are better for all involved.<br /><br />Thirdly, I'd love to see pictures of your new business. I have no such skills and because of that I stalk Pinterest looking for things that I can actually do. Plus, you're close enough to hire when I need to throw a big party! (You travel, right?) :)<br /><br />Fourthly, Sara Bareilles and I spend A LOT of time together; good choice.<br /><br />Fifthly, it's Super Summer and you are one Super Mom, Writer, and Beautifier!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892745782691361269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-83706092318989363092013-06-11T14:27:09.045-04:002013-06-11T14:27:09.045-04:00I actually think it might work as a business but n...I actually think it might work as a business but now I have to really talk to the Captain about it. I'm the creative brain and he's the business brain, plus we have a whole family to juggle, etc. but I'm remaining enthusiastic! In a strange way, it's made me want to write again, so that can't be bad.Megan Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-85864063896001546372013-06-11T14:25:17.849-04:002013-06-11T14:25:17.849-04:00It is nice to use a different part of my brain!
T...It is nice to use a different part of my brain!<br /><br />Thanks for the pulling. We've decided we're happy with what he's accomplished so far, and we're just focused on getting him better. Megan Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-67270213770322106102013-06-11T14:23:56.117-04:002013-06-11T14:23:56.117-04:00It's been a lovely thing to sink my brain into...It's been a lovely thing to sink my brain into a new idea. It's made the other parts of my life easier to navigate.<br /><br />As I recall, you're quite good at weaving honeysuckle through the fence. Don't sell yourself short! Megan Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-15818501052979322282013-06-10T09:03:50.418-04:002013-06-10T09:03:50.418-04:00What a fantastic idea! Many FGBVs that it goes wel...What a fantastic idea! Many FGBVs that it goes well for you. Also, I'm so happy to hear Five's making some progress and that you're getting even a little bit of time for you. It makes all the difference. *hugs*Delia Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957513773943040065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-90713006640591180852013-06-09T16:31:05.611-04:002013-06-09T16:31:05.611-04:00Oh love the idea!! Best of luck. Just doing someth...Oh love the idea!! Best of luck. Just doing something fun and creative must begreat therapy.<br /><br />Best of luck with Five, we're all pulling for him. London Mabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344685160375710889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-10676460469571707212013-06-06T03:29:01.194-04:002013-06-06T03:29:01.194-04:00Oh you and your super powers! Aren't we all j...Oh you and your super powers! Aren't we all just lucky as shit to know and love you. (Yes, <i>yes</i> we are. It was a rhetorical question.)<br /><br />I love this brilliant and gorgeous idea, so cool. Many folks (me, probably only me) have NO talent for this beautification-ing. And it is a talent, a skill, a gift, an ART!!!<br /><br />Pictures would be good.<br /><br />I can't say anything about the idiocy of small-minded school employees that hasn't already been brought up. So, I'll just shake my pom-poms and cheer you on some more. You are so freaking amazing!!! Juliehttp://urthalun.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-73844651602099066602013-06-04T14:28:41.706-04:002013-06-04T14:28:41.706-04:00I feel like I should sponsor an information sessio...I feel like I should sponsor an information session with psychiatrists and counselors because I'm pretty sure anxiety is the leading disorder among young people these days.<br /><br />It's been exciting to think about the business. I like to jump in and do things which makes the Captain a little nervous. He's a much more methodical planner. But Erin lives in the middle--she's creative AND an organized Virgo person! So maybe we'll have some success.<br /><br />Thanks for the props. It's really hard for him, so we were proud he managed to make it through those first few days.Megan Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-35398488551079358502013-06-04T14:22:21.179-04:002013-06-04T14:22:21.179-04:00Right? I like to keep the Diaries real for you, my...Right? I like to keep the Diaries real for you, my friends, but I guess I'm not as comfortable with the newbies!<br /><br />Don't you already have a lot of country up near you? Are you sure folks need me? Because that would help me solidify my plan of Country Weddings across the land! We'll have stops in New Jersey, Montana, and Arizona!Megan Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-67588145984335766842013-06-04T14:17:48.087-04:002013-06-04T14:17:48.087-04:00It's just frustrating how vigilant you have to...It's just frustrating how vigilant you have to be all the time. I know my children benefit from the school setting and I think most teachers are kind souls who want the best for my boys, but holy moley, when they screw it up it tends to be in spectacular ways.<br /><br />I'm glad everything worked out for you and your super-smart girl!Megan Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-3319903710955709232013-06-04T14:15:22.674-04:002013-06-04T14:15:22.674-04:00Oh words...I miss you. I'm going to approach m...Oh words...I miss you. I'm going to approach my journey back to writing like Five's journey back to school--one step at a time.<br /><br />I wish I could go up and use your barn! Or go up under cover of darkness and dismantle your barn and drive it down here. Not that I think that way...Megan Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-59102205549992718502013-06-04T14:12:00.316-04:002013-06-04T14:12:00.316-04:00Thank you for noticing the car. I don't know w...Thank you for noticing the car. I don't know what the future will bring, but that's about how much heavy lifting it took to get him there.<br /><br />I will post pictures or direct you to the website when I build it!<br /><br />I would also like stickers and ice cream.Megan Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-59937261100071082012013-06-04T14:08:45.562-04:002013-06-04T14:08:45.562-04:00I can almost forgive them the ignorance about anxi...I can almost forgive them the ignorance about anxiety-almost- but I just don't get why they think they know more about what's right for my child than I do.<br /><br />It would be great if the wedding business works out. It combines a lot of my most favorite things to do!<br /><br />A sister is a wonderful gift. I hope my boys grow up and share the same bond.Megan Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-51523768749042397692013-06-03T14:35:51.201-04:002013-06-03T14:35:51.201-04:00It's insane that the school officials aren'...It's insane that the school officials aren't more understanding of a child dealing with that much anxiety. Sheesh. Good for you for standing up for him. You are a terrific mom.<br /><br />The business idea is awesome! I understand your disappointment at not being able to have your own farm yet, but starting small isn't a bad thing. I wish you lots of fun and good fortune!<br /><br />And huge props to Five for making it through four half-days at school his first week back! I think that's terrific!Skyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353637836935659079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-83690252125689592192013-06-03T14:18:54.479-04:002013-06-03T14:18:54.479-04:00oh, and p.s., I have also written posts specifical...oh, and p.s., I have also written posts specifically because I knew I had new readers and didn't want to drive them away! glad to know someone else does that, too.BarbNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088366782915923507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-21244443676650693022013-06-03T14:17:55.393-04:002013-06-03T14:17:55.393-04:00Love the business idea, you'd do well around h...Love the business idea, you'd do well around here. Maybe eventually you can find a partner to handle the catering. Hugs to you and Five for making it through a difficult time, hope he continues to improve. BarbNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088366782915923507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-63960852259286649802013-06-03T12:33:46.809-04:002013-06-03T12:33:46.809-04:00School admins are ridiculous. We had a 20-somethin...School admins are ridiculous. We had a 20-something guidance counselor suspect something of our daughter that was totally off base, even to the point where she made her cry and had my wife and I scared to death... <br />Needless to say, we got the principal involved to set this overzealous ass straight. She then changed her tune when she found out our daughter was ranked 8th in her class. In turn, we got a new guidence counselor... <br />Like you said, Parents know best!!! <br /><br />RJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-90504094006685481322013-06-03T10:29:08.718-04:002013-06-03T10:29:08.718-04:00Stickers and ice cream? I could use some of that m...Stickers and ice cream? I could use some of that myself! I'm going to let myself have ice cream if I can get 1000 words written today. That might work.<br /><br />Also, Megan, we could work out a deal where you come and use my barn. But you'll have to bring your own sunflowers, I can't get them to grow...Kate George/Bodacious Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535866071245284381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-89103025680806778882013-06-03T08:34:03.005-04:002013-06-03T08:34:03.005-04:00Sounds superpretty. Please post pictures!
And I&#...Sounds superpretty. Please post pictures!<br /><br />And I'm sorry to hear that the officials at Five's school seem to live in the dark ages with respect to helping students who struggle with anxiety.<br /><br />I had one this year who came and if he told me his stomach hurt, which was our code, I let him lie down behind my desk and hold a stuffed animal where no one could look at him. After a while he'd ask for a book to look at or his work. Finally he'd come out when he felt ready. He was THERE. That was a major victory. <br /><br />As a teacher I'm kind of ashamed of those people who judgey-slapped you after you'd basically lifted a car over your head to get him to come to school at all. Bravo to Five for making it four times!!!! If it was me, I'd be giving him stickers and ice cream. lora96https://www.blogger.com/profile/08171062741089674769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-42559181126851106322013-06-03T01:04:53.532-04:002013-06-03T01:04:53.532-04:00It is amazing how arrogant public school officials...It is amazing how arrogant public school officials and teachers can be.<br />Hey the wedding thing sounds fun as well as being a business. <br />I envy you your sister. I don't have one.Judy,Judy,Judy.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09096626656997443201noreply@blogger.com