Lent came early this year

Just a few days ago, before we got Rose's dyslexia (et al.) diagnosis, I was wondering if I was going to pick my Lenten sacrifice or if God was going to hand me one, like he has in the past. I think this year it's a little of both.

My plan was to cut down on my internet time. I was thinking of just using Twitter and a 1x or 2x a day email check. Check blogs, message boards, etc only when everything else was done and no one needed me (i.e., probably never?? LOL).

Now that I'm understanding that Rose needs intensive training/retraining on many skills, I'm realizing that I simply WON'T have time for the internet (much) if I am to do justice to her needs and the needs of the rest of the family. For example we spent all morning with hands-on phonics and alphabet instruction using clay, and doing specific "therapeutic" exercises to burn off steam. Great, but we still have the *rest* of the school work to do! (Read aloud, history, science, math, etc). Plus it's a beautiful day so I need to allow outside time and free happy-boredom time. :) Oh and who can forget the preschooler and baby, who weren't thrilled that all of a sudden I was being "boss" of everyone's time to an unusual level for us.

Add in a house move (please! hopefully! soon!) and my every waking moment may be planned out for me. This is not necessarily bad.

Anyway, all that to say that I will be scarce, here and in your comment sections. (Not gone, but scarce) If you need me, email or Twitter me! And please pray for us.

Oh, and if you have any suggestions for:
dyslexia
executive functioning problems
adhd (inattentive type)
non-verbal learning disability (mild)
slow processing
sensory processing and integration issues (mild)

particularly activities to help or books I can read, I'd love to hear it! I'll still get comments emailed to me, so feel free to comment here.

Thanks!