Wakey Wakey, Eggs & Bakey!
Children... perfect ... just the way they are ...21 total reviews
Comment from Ralph Miller
I enjoyed the read very much. Can't fault it. Sorry, no advise. I think you've GOT IT. And I relate to yours and Nalus situation because one of my grandsons is exactly like that. Only I don't have the say. And grit my teeth. He's undiagnosed and still in a good expensive school with all the other kids. Tea's ready (grub's up) Gotta go
Ralph (Australia)
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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I enjoyed the read very much. Can't fault it. Sorry, no advise. I think you've GOT IT. And I relate to yours and Nalus situation because one of my grandsons is exactly like that. Only I don't have the say. And grit my teeth. He's undiagnosed and still in a good expensive school with all the other kids. Tea's ready (grub's up) Gotta go
Ralph (Australia)
Comment Written 11-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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hey Ralph, fellow Aussie - your situation is even harder when you have to say NOTHING - at least I get to have a big mouth! Thx for reviewing!
Comment from Hadassah28
Fantastic...what a gifted storyteller you are...and obviously a very loving and caring parent...I absolutely loved this read. As the grandmother of 2 autistic children, the educational system can both appall and amaze me, at the same time. I am so glad you spent the day with your son. He has a great champion in you.
Sending my best wishes to you and your family,
Sheree
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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Fantastic...what a gifted storyteller you are...and obviously a very loving and caring parent...I absolutely loved this read. As the grandmother of 2 autistic children, the educational system can both appall and amaze me, at the same time. I am so glad you spent the day with your son. He has a great champion in you.
Sending my best wishes to you and your family,
Sheree
Comment Written 11-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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thx sheree - again!!!
Comment from MAMONIA
This story is utterly fantastic. I am sure
that you are not the only mother who has gone
through such a tortuous time with their child's
learning abilities or disabilities, as they
rather call it.
I have friends with children who have similar
qualities as Nalu and know for a fact they are
geniuses. Her son is disruptive in class, a clown
and an artist who draws while the teacher is trying
to teach and passing around his artwork. She has
done everything, lose to having a nervous breakdown
to try and solve her child's dilemma.
But, as you point out, so beautifully in this very
poignant piece, they are perfect, just the way
they are.
This was a very wonderful and enjoyable work.
I wish you all the luck in the world in the
contest.
Marie
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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This story is utterly fantastic. I am sure
that you are not the only mother who has gone
through such a tortuous time with their child's
learning abilities or disabilities, as they
rather call it.
I have friends with children who have similar
qualities as Nalu and know for a fact they are
geniuses. Her son is disruptive in class, a clown
and an artist who draws while the teacher is trying
to teach and passing around his artwork. She has
done everything, lose to having a nervous breakdown
to try and solve her child's dilemma.
But, as you point out, so beautifully in this very
poignant piece, they are perfect, just the way
they are.
This was a very wonderful and enjoyable work.
I wish you all the luck in the world in the
contest.
Marie
Comment Written 11-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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thx marie ... again!
Comment from Chris Tee
Wow! This short story titled "Wakey Wakey, Eggs & Bakey!" is an absolutely marvelous and informative piece here. It is actually educational. Great work here!
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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Wow! This short story titled "Wakey Wakey, Eggs & Bakey!" is an absolutely marvelous and informative piece here. It is actually educational. Great work here!
Comment Written 11-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 11-Jun-2012
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Hi Chris - thank you so much! it was very therapeutic to write!
Comment from Bobbi22
This is an excellent story. I can see why this was nominated for story of the month. Very evident intense emotion of a mother just trying to do what is best for her son - love, worry, frustration. Excellent writing. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2012
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This is an excellent story. I can see why this was nominated for story of the month. Very evident intense emotion of a mother just trying to do what is best for her son - love, worry, frustration. Excellent writing. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 09-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2012
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oh thank you SO very much - and yes, it was a very emotional piece for me - I put off writing about it until I could get a little distance from it - about 8 years is long enough! Thx so much for your love SIX stars! yeah!
Comment from light
I imagine that you have put into words the frustrations of many parents dealing with children with learning disabilities. This is a good entry for the contest.
Elaine
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2012
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I imagine that you have put into words the frustrations of many parents dealing with children with learning disabilities. This is a good entry for the contest.
Elaine
Comment Written 09-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2012
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Thx so much Elaine - I'm honored by your SIX stars - that's so nice of you!
Comment from wordsfromsue
I looked this up and man, what a great piece! I can identify with parts of it. My son Kevin had problems with different issues, developmental delays, spatial perception, etc.... He's 15 now and a lot has worked itself out. He also is a brilliant artist with the makings of a terrific architect, engineer, planner, etc. In his early years, some well meaning preschool teachers suggested he was retarded because he couldn't color inside the lines. He took longer to read too, though his vocabulary is older than he is!
Sorry to prattle on, your story just brought so many memories up.
Great writing, story, and a love-it ending!!
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2012
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I looked this up and man, what a great piece! I can identify with parts of it. My son Kevin had problems with different issues, developmental delays, spatial perception, etc.... He's 15 now and a lot has worked itself out. He also is a brilliant artist with the makings of a terrific architect, engineer, planner, etc. In his early years, some well meaning preschool teachers suggested he was retarded because he couldn't color inside the lines. He took longer to read too, though his vocabulary is older than he is!
Sorry to prattle on, your story just brought so many memories up.
Great writing, story, and a love-it ending!!
Comment Written 08-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2012
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OH GOOD! My son is now 15 1/2 and doing very well - than heaven we parents are pig-headed! Thx so much for reading & reviewing my dear!
Comment from gazzagodbod
words like playthings i love the way you write fabulous story got to be a strong contender thanks ny friend and all the best gazzagodbod
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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words like playthings i love the way you write fabulous story got to be a strong contender thanks ny friend and all the best gazzagodbod
Comment Written 06-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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thx gazza!
Comment from purrfect tale
School systems are a joke. My son (now 30) is dyslexic with an IQ 30 point above the genius level. Our school system made him give up his only study hall to go into a special tutoring class. It wasn't for dyslexics, they had no teacher trained for that disability. But the school got extra state money for each child placed in this class. I threw fits. Your story was very well written and grabbed me from the first paragraph.
Though he's nearly (eight), he's reading at a less than (five) year old level. - except for dates, all numbers under 100 should be written out. This includes fifty percent.
And my (non-believing) heart is breaking.
Frowning, he opens the heavy book() and starts to read it aloud - Oops, typo
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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School systems are a joke. My son (now 30) is dyslexic with an IQ 30 point above the genius level. Our school system made him give up his only study hall to go into a special tutoring class. It wasn't for dyslexics, they had no teacher trained for that disability. But the school got extra state money for each child placed in this class. I threw fits. Your story was very well written and grabbed me from the first paragraph.
Though he's nearly (eight), he's reading at a less than (five) year old level. - except for dates, all numbers under 100 should be written out. This includes fifty percent.
And my (non-believing) heart is breaking.
Frowning, he opens the heavy book() and starts to read it aloud - Oops, typo
Comment Written 06-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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Then you'll know the rage and frustration and tears I'm talking about Ms Purrfect! corrected the # thing - thanks! in theatre scripts we write the actual number as scripts are aimed at a "quick" read ... and the / mark was actually a vocal guideline (meaning "pause")but of course is a bit of a mystery if you're reading as prose. Bless you for the detail! Love it!!!
Comment from Cat Lover
I totally Love it!! The way society pigeon holes children into what is acceptable and what isn't is all on the screen here. All children need to learn at their own pace.
I really commend you for doing this.
I wish I could give you ten stars. I found myself nodding in agreement at a lot of the things you said.
I totally recommend this to everyone to read.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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I totally Love it!! The way society pigeon holes children into what is acceptable and what isn't is all on the screen here. All children need to learn at their own pace.
I really commend you for doing this.
I wish I could give you ten stars. I found myself nodding in agreement at a lot of the things you said.
I totally recommend this to everyone to read.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2012
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love it that you love it Cat Lover! thank you for your wonderful "six stars" - valued and appreciated!