http://ginajimsadoption.blog.com Colombian adoption blog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:57:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yamile is doing really well.  She has transfered to a new math class that is taking things more slowly. She is really enjoying her new after school activity which build self-esteem and works on exercise as well. She also loves bible study with Bob and Tammy. We have been working ... http://ginajimsadoption.blog.com/2009/11/20/the-kids-are-doing-well/ Hi Everyone, Jim and I were driving together yesterday with the kids in the car - Bruce Springsteen was playing  Born in the USA and Yamile and Jorge were singing at the top of our lungs. Jim leaned over to me and said did you ever think this would happen. He ... http://ginajimsadoption.blog.com/2009/10/16/what-a-wild-and-crazy-ride-our-lives-have-been/ Yamile is enjoying 5th grade. She has had some minor problems. She can't manage to open her locker in time for classes. This really bugs her.  A few kids have teased her this year. Overall, she is happy though. The work is hard especially since she is so behind everyone ... http://ginajimsadoption.blog.com/2009/09/30/kids-are-back-in-school/ Yes that's right my pre k son Jorge went to the principal. Apparently, he decided that he liked his friend's crayons. He told his friend - he had none so she gave her to him. The teacher heard and told him not to lie. Jorge threw a tantrum. The teacher ... http://ginajimsadoption.blog.com/2009/03/17/i-can-not-believe-both-of-my-kids-ended-up-in-the-principals-office/ Yup, It has been quite a while. Things are going well here in Virginia. We really like it here. The people are so nice. I do admit though that I miss my friends, Monica, Heather, Lee, Sharon.  I feel like I really don't have any way to make new friends, working ... http://ginajimsadoption.blog.com/2009/03/16/it-has-been-a-while-since-last-post/   It has been a long time since the last blog- life has been good. I have been working part time. the kids are enjoying their new lives, Jim has been busy teaching. Tommorrow is going to be a big day for us. Yamile has been talking a lot lately about ... http://ginajimsadoption.blog.com/2009/01/20/long-time-posting/ Yup, It's been a really long time. We have been crazy busy. Jim likes his new job.Right now he is in San Diego. We all miss him. My mom and dad have been staying with us for several days now. We are really enjoying the time together. I am doing fine. ... http://ginajimsadoption.blog.com/2008/11/22/long-time-no-blog/ Hi Everyone, School is going great this year for Yamile. she is in the Newcomer class and loves it. There are 3,4,5th graders together.Several are Spanish Speakers, two are Russian, one Chinese and one Italian. Yamile is really helping the teacher b/c her English has gotten so good. She is helping ... http://ginajimsadoption.blog.com/2008/09/10/school-is-going-well/ That's right, Jorge is going to Pre K at the local elementary school. He got in because he is an English Language Learner- how cool is that. We went for an appointment to have him tested in language level and we received the name of his teacher and school location. ... http://ginajimsadoption.blog.com/2008/08/20/guess-who-is-going-to-big-kid-school-jorge/ Hi, We have been busy bees. The kids are enjoying their new home in lovely virginia. I am enjoying unemployment for the time being. I am starting a part time job in about 3 weeks. If anyone knows of any employment opportunities for a clinical psychologist in or near Harrisonburg please ... http://ginajimsadoption.blog.com/2008/08/03/our-lives-in-a-few-quick-paragraphs/