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Hi @Owlunar There is so much in your above post I agree with. Like you, I often reflect on (and can be quite vocal about) inclusion. Often the more we try to include certain groups, we begin excluding others. It is my personal belief that we treat each and every individual as just that - individual. When we start grouping people together, making allowances for 'groups' and 'putting people in boxes', we effectively label them and align characteristics to them without treating them as their own person and as individuals with their own worth, own experiences, own challenges and own value in this world. As an example, a classroom is a micro version of this. We cannot give the same work to every single child and expect them to do that work the same. They all have their strengths and we need to work with those for the best outcomes for each child. I have children with dyslexia, needing glasses to read, are very creative or analytical, etc. - each one needs a different approach and require different outcomes. That does not mean they are treated any differently but the approach to their work and the outcomes I expect are different. I have an individual plan for each of my children and whilst that is a lot of work, it also allows them to work in their best possible way to achieve success for themselves.

 

On a personal note, I am improving. I am still very tired but my breathing has improved so that is really positive. I will not be rushing back to work tomorrow though as I don't think I could physically get through the day. So today I will try to do a few things around the house knowing I can rest when needed and do the same tomorrow ...then Wednesday I have a PD to attend (which I am hoping I will be okay to attend) and back to school on Thursday. That is the plan but if I need more time then I will absolutely take it.

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Hi @Zoe7,

How are you feeling today? I hope the medication is working well and you are starting to feel a bit more on top of things. I hope you can get a good rest and take things easy.

FloatingFeather ❤️ 

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Good morning @Zoe7  - it's Monday and I have rung my agency about getting out of My Aged Care - and I have to wait for another phone call - at least I made the point I don't want any more services and I won't pay for anything else. It's a confusing place.

 

The world is not a "one size fits all" place - nor the classroom - not a website - nor an agency. MSN closed their groups a long time ago - people could just set themselves up as "owners" and "moderators" but there was no control. Things could get nasty - and did. Still - moderation can't stop that. People are people and need different things. I love what you wrote - you put it so much better than I did. 

 

You are right there in the classroom and see it - and you love your job and your kids - it shows - I wish I could be there with you sometimes. Little kids are developing their own personalities and need all of that understanding. When I started school back in the 1940s there was none of that. It was sit down and learn - some kids were challenged in the ways you listed - I wasn't but challenged - yes - I learned quickly and was bored out of my brains at times. I found relief toward the end of Grade 2 when a male teacher realised bright kids need stimulation and he gave it - I never looked back - I think I was lucky.

 

There is hostility - when I took time out I would come in as a guest and read what I wrote in my early years - I have come a long way - some people drop right out - and I had forgotten them. We have no idea what happened - I hope they just didn't need this anymore. 

 

This hypertext keeps checking my grammar and I could ignore it - I want to keep my sentences clear and my spelling correct. Perhaps the hypertext could check some of the bad language - I try and ignore it - I don't like it though.

 

Take things easy today - all the best

 

Owlunar

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Hi @FloatingFeather 💖 I am feeling so much better today but my breathing is still not great so whilst I would like to go back to work tomorrow I think it is best to have one more day. I am still testing positive although the line is getting fainter 👍 The anti-virals and ABs have certainly helped. I am going to try to do a little housework today and see how I go with energy levels but not push it. Plenty of fur baby cuddle time happening which of course you know I loooove. How are you and your babies?

 

@Owlunar Like you, I don't like the bad language and feel it should be picked up too, but choose not to read nor respond in those instances. 

 

I hope you can sort out your Aged Care issues. It is often harder for us to get out of things than it is to get into them. If you no longer require their services then it should be easy but it seems nothing is so simple and straightforward these days 😔

 

I am glad you had a teacher that could see what you needed and could help. I was in the era of streaming so we were grouped into classes according to our IQ (another way of grouping/classing students I have never agreed with). It did mean our programs were collectively tailored to the class but not to the individual. I don't believe at all that IQ allows for individual needs ...someone can have a high IQ but no social skills for example and therefore or the reverse and neither allow for individual strengths nor needs. It is just another 'test' to justify grouping people together. The day we see every individual as just that and celebrate them as who they are not what box we can place them in, will be the day we can truly celebrate inclusion of all.

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I am really pleased to read that you are feeling so much better @Zoe7 - that is great news 💖!

I understand your keenness to go back to work but I agree with you, one day more to rest up and take it easy is probably a good idea. Plus (as you said) more time for fur baby cuddles which I think is a win-win for both you and your gorgeous fur babies!

My fur babies are well thanks but they do mope around a bit until my 11 year-old gets home from school - I'm the favourite when it comes to food but he's the favourite when it comes to playtime!

Take care, keep resting up and enjoy those fur baby cuddles 🙂.

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Slept all afternoon @FloatingFeather Laid down to snuggle with Tobes and woke up over 3 hours later lol Still feeling really tired though so definitely need another day.

 

I had to giggle at your fur babies moping around. My babies sleep all day until I get home and then crazy time begins. Clover cannot wait to get outside and Toby jumps all over me until he wears himself out. Clover won't even come in for her dinner until she has chased some bugs and lizards first. Toby sits at my feet or at his bowl though if it is dinner time.

 

You sound like your fur babies have it sorted - Mumma feeds us, sibling plays with us LOL

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Sounds like a good sleep is just what you needed @Zoe7. I really do think sometime sleep can be the best medicine. 

I guess I'm the boring one for my fur babies lol. You're right they have it sorted - one person for feeding and one for playing. They definitely know not to go to my son for food - I don't think he even knows where their food is!

I can imagine your fur babies probably listen out to hear you come home at the end of the day - it sounds like a celebration when you get home lol!

Hutch sounds like Clover - happy to go outside, look for bugs etc. As for Marvin, he sounds more like Toby either at my feet or never too far from his food bowl!

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They certainly do have their own little personalities @FloatingFeather Tobes has been my shadow since the day I got him and yes that moment I first get home is like the sun shining brightly with his welcome. It is by far the happiest part of my day - the unbridled joy on his face is only surpassed by my own. He jumps up and down the hallway on his back legs until I pick him up lol Clover does come for a quick cuddle then outside she goes. She has been laying on her back in the hallway of a morning as I am leaving for work for a while now wanting tummy rubs then off to her own bed for the day.

 

It sounds just like any 11 yr old boy - if it isn't fun or right in front of them then they have no idea lol 

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I love how you describe your fur babies personalities @Zoe7 . How good does it feel that two little fur babies think the world of their person. Even when the day is really crap they can still lift our spirits. I would be lost without my pugs. We have wooden floors so when they hear someone coming home you can hear their nails taping away excitedly rushing to the door!

Yep, you've nailed my son to a tee - if it isn't fun or in his face it isn't happening lol.

I'm floating off for the evening. I hope you have a really nice evening and get a good rest my friend.

 

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Yeah we have floor boards also so I often hear Tobes trying to run but ice skating instead. The amount of times he has chased Clover up the hallway and skidded into the front door I could not count - but it is hilarious ...and he is never hurt. I hope you have a great evening @FloatingFeather Love to you, your fur family and hoomans 💖

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