So I've made it through the first week without Jorge. I managed to pick up two tables that were on sale at Shopko. I managed to fit them into my car. I spray painted some plastic tubs. (those were two jobs that would have been Jorge's) I also managed to get SOME of my stuff done, too. I still held my Case for Christ class (with my extra kids - Jorge joined the class, Jeremiah went between watching a movie/joining us.), I met with a friend to go over Sunday's schedule, I babysat late night (10:30 - 2:00) for a friend, I cleaned part of my 'junk room' at church, helped Cathy blog - and check her blog post nonstop to see if anyone wrote. Thanks to those of you who wrote - it made her day., I also did numerous puzzles with Jeremiah, and helped Jorge cook eggs (he loves learning to cook). I think that I have been pretty productive. Now I can think of several things that I haven't done, but that's life.
I'm contemplating letting Cathy get her own blog. She asked me if she could get a blog. I asked her why. She said, "I'm starting to like writing. I could write about my day. Or maybe even a story I make - if you're allowed to write made up things on a blog." I asked her who would read it, since many of her friends don't even own computers, and those who do don't always get much access to it (i've never understood that - parent's that have computers but don't want to let their kids use it - although i feel like i might be a little more protective of my mac.). She of course had an answer "my cousins could read it, abe, elia - you know people we know." I told her that she could write a post on my blog. She was estatic with the response. "let's check the blog to see if someone wrote to me" The funniest thing was that she would get so excited when SHE would comment and the comment number would change (she'd think someone else added a comment). It would get her more writing practice. And if she got a blog, I'd probably start her on some sort of typing instructor. That'd be cool to have her able to type at this age. For hers I'd definately set it up so you couldn't post annonymously. I definately want to know who is talking to my daughter.
So seriously, if anyone has any reason I shouldn't let her get a blog (other than the fact that I'd have to share my computer with her - maybe I should get her a macmini :) ) let me know.
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i think it's a great idea for cathy, especially at her age. (i just know though as soon as she gets one the pressure's gonna come from anna to get one too)
i would check out this article on Kid's Blogs that i came across.
i do know for a fact that blogger can be set up as a "private" blog so that only those with a password can visit it.
having her own blog would also open up a whole range of emotions, like . . . what if no one comments on what i wrote? what if they do comment and they don't like it? etc. all things that you'd have to talk through, heck i'm still trying to figure out the answers to those questions, how do i feel?!
and of course the privacy issues. not only about her giving out information that may give her identity to online predators, but also the "it's my online diary mom, don't read it!" should that reasoning be respected?? maybe? if it's on the "WORLD WIDE WEB!" can she keep you out?
my vote is - go for it, it's a different world than when we were kids, mag.
as for being protective of your new mac . . . look on ebay for a used mac mini, or old g4 imac. you can get those for about $350. so the old imac would be better since it comes with a screen and keyboard and mouse. or go to a yard sale and get an old PC she can connect to the internet for $50 or less. or she can only use the library computers or grandma's new computer! ;-)
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