Comments on: Summertime….it’s Summertime http://thespecialparent.com/2008/06/03/summertimeits-summertime/ Special People Parenting Special Kids Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:26:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Kyron http://thespecialparent.com/2008/06/03/summertimeits-summertime/comment-page-1/#comment-183 Kyron Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:05:20 +0000 http://thespecialparent.com/2008/06/03/summertimeits-summertime/#comment-183 Andi, what great tips!!! Good to know there's at least one mom out there who made it through to the other side of this roller coaster ride. :) Thanks so much for stopping by! ~Kyron Andi,

what great tips!!! Good to know there’s at least one mom out there who made it through to the other side of this roller coaster ride. :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Kyron

]]> By: Andi http://thespecialparent.com/2008/06/03/summertimeits-summertime/comment-page-1/#comment-182 Andi Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:52:11 +0000 http://thespecialparent.com/2008/06/03/summertimeits-summertime/#comment-182 You are one creative mom! Remember to make it fun ,sometimes for your own sanity. My kids are 30 and 31 now with a typical kid of 30 in the mix. Summers were just overwhelming for us so just some advice from a vet who still deals with grooming,money and behavior issues, keep it simple! One idea that worked really well : Finding a grocery clerk who will help your daughter locate ONE item while you wait in the car. I usually told Jer to get lettuce or milk . Easy items to find once he repeated this over and over again. Then graduate to two items. Missy and I would put her clothes out the night before discussing colors and accessories...I still need to prompt her when Christmas socks seem to be a choice for a cute summer dress. Taking her shopping and letting her pick out some fun all purpose accessory is helpful getting her involved. Sometimes when Missy was asleep I would change the choices ..and she would not remember.Now she is a greeter at Walmart ,been there 3 years ,and what a great time she has buying her own gifts,etc. Have to say she has really pretty good taste. Hey did you notice how long this is? I have lots of time to myself now .......and all that extra effort really paid off . take care ...andi You are one creative mom! Remember to make it fun ,sometimes for your own sanity. My kids are 30 and 31 now with a typical kid of 30 in the mix. Summers were just overwhelming for us so just some advice from a vet who still deals with grooming,money and behavior issues, keep it simple!
One idea that worked really well : Finding a grocery clerk who will help your daughter locate ONE item while you wait in the car. I usually told Jer to get lettuce or milk . Easy items to find once he repeated this over and over again. Then graduate to two items.
Missy and I would put her clothes out the night before discussing colors and accessories…I still need to prompt her when Christmas socks seem to be a choice for a cute summer dress. Taking her shopping and letting her pick out some fun all purpose accessory is helpful getting her involved. Sometimes when Missy was asleep I would change the choices ..and she would not remember.Now she is a greeter at Walmart ,been there 3 years ,and what a great time she has buying her own gifts,etc. Have to say she has really pretty good taste.
Hey did you notice how long this is? I have lots of time to myself now …….and all that extra effort really paid off .
take care …andi

]]> By: Kyron http://thespecialparent.com/2008/06/03/summertimeits-summertime/comment-page-1/#comment-181 Kyron Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:32:37 +0000 http://thespecialparent.com/2008/06/03/summertimeits-summertime/#comment-181 Hahahaha my husband would likely argue the organized comment but I do try to at least have an outline of plans with Katherine. My daughter is 16 so 5 and 7 depending on the level of ability might be ok for some of these items. My 2 year old LOVES laundry and it's a great way to teach colors!! He already knows what shirt, underwear, pants etc belongs to whom. OCD is not something I will ever be accused of however. ;) Welcome Stacey! Hahahaha my husband would likely argue the organized comment but I do try to at least have an outline of plans with Katherine. My daughter is 16 so 5 and 7 depending on the level of ability might be ok for some of these items. My 2 year old LOVES laundry and it’s a great way to teach colors!! He already knows what shirt, underwear, pants etc belongs to whom.

OCD is not something I will ever be accused of however. ;) Welcome Stacey!

]]> By: Stacey http://thespecialparent.com/2008/06/03/summertimeits-summertime/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Stacey Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:30:17 +0000 http://thespecialparent.com/2008/06/03/summertimeits-summertime/#comment-180 What great plans you have...!! -- I wonder if 5 and 7 are too young for this list??? LOL! I have a 5 year old and 7 year old-- and your list is a bit more advanced than we are --- but it seems very clear! I plan to come back here and post comments often... you sound organized -- but not OCD! What great plans you have…!!
– I wonder if 5 and 7 are too young for this list??? LOL!
I have a 5 year old and 7 year old– and your list is a bit more advanced than we are — but it seems very clear!

I plan to come back here and post comments often… you sound organized — but not OCD!

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