School can be hard

School is very hard for me I have a bad learning problem. It's all part about me being disabled. School is hard because I forget a lot of things all the time. I have to do extra work in the summer and on weekends. Some days I have hours and hours of homework. Doing homework can sometimes stress me out and get me really tired.

Test are also very difficult for me I have to work really hard. My mom and I have to spent at least an hour a day until the test is. I don't really like studding but my teachers and parents found some games for me. For example Quiz let. Quiz let is a spelling game where you type all the words. Then when all the words are done there are many games to play. The games will help you practice typing and spelling the words.


I don't like school that much because it's hard for me. It's hard for me to make new friends and learn. All kids have to go to school no matter what. I always wanted to be home schooled by my mom. Then I realized that school can sometimes be fun. If I was home schooled I would never gone to the school dances and parties. I wouldn't had any friends and plus my mom can't always teach me. Tuesdays and Thursdays she has to go to work. My dad works at home but he can't teach me because he has is own thing. Don't forget to learn hard and be a good student. From Kathleen

FAQ

Twins:

1. What is it like having a twin?
1. It is not what everyone says it's like. We know how to annoy each other like all siblings. However, you see your twin ALL THE TIME!
2. Do you guy look alike?
1. No way!
3. Why don't you look a like?
1. I don't know, all disabilities aside, we would still look different.
4. Who is older 
1. Me! Kathleen is my little sis :P

Advice:

1. Is your sister embarrassing? How do you deal with that?
1. She sometimes can be, but I can be like that too. I just try to talk to her NICELY! I ask her to please stop or explain to her why I feel embarrassed.
2. Biggest challenge having a disabled sibling?
1. Since we are twins, we are expected to get along and it becomes hard to develop are own life and personalities

Please send more questions using the contact us on the blog's home page! (It can be anonymous)

~Julia 

The RIGHT Way to say Goodbye to Your Kids (A message to parents)

In my last post I talked about how hard it was for my parents to leave on hospital trips.  I know it is hard on everyone, so to make things a little easier I want to share some advice.

One moment in my life that sticks out to me was when my aunt had her second son. We were watching her first born and waiting for news. You must be wondering, what is so significant about that? Well, my uncle stopped by our house and wanted to talk to our cousin. He gave him his Ipad and said he had downloaded new games. My uncle's words were calm and quiet, he didn't want to leave. He hugged my cousin tightly and said he would be back soon with his new sibling. 

There was nothing super special about what my uncle did, but it made such a big difference. 

Parents: when you have to leave for the hospital or whatever else, hug your kids tightly. Give each of them a special message, a simple one. Just say I will be back soon, or I love you. Also, if you want, give them something that will keep their mind off the bigger picture. This could be new games on the I pad, a new DVD, or candy. 

When going on a hospital trip, it is tough on everyone. Ease the ache for those you can.

~Julia

Kindergarten

When Kathleen and I were in Kindergarten, a lot of stuff was going on in our lives. Our house was getting remodeled and we started Elementary School. However, something else happened that year, Kathleen got sick, really sick.

My parents had explained that Kathleen had an infection in her brain. So while I went to school, Kathleen and my parents went to a hospital.

My grandmother had picked me up from school that day because my parents were still gone. We all waited for news, sitting in the living room watching TV. Then, my dad came in. He said that they would need to stay longer. He asked me and my brother to get Kathleen's pillow and favorite toys.

I was happy to help, but I thought my father was dropping the stuff off and coming back. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. He said goodbye to me and my throat became choked up. Holding back tears, all I could do was nod. When he left tears flooded my eyes. They were quiet sad tears, unnoticeable to everyone around me.

I remember thinking, why can't one of my parents stay with me? This isn't fair! When will I see my parents again?

Anyway, in a few months Kathleen was fine, but that did come with some sacrifices. My sacrifices included spending less time with my parents and having my birthday party in the summer instead of
November like usual. We all have moved on from that time, but occasionally the feelings come back of complete abandonment. Then I realize, in the words of Poohbear "how lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."

~Julia