Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Working with Clay

Speech therapy at school is usually done one-on-one.  However, there are times when we have 2 students together.  The other day, because of time restraints, I went to get 4th graders, Z and Clay.  We've never had them in therapy together, however they're both working on the same goals and they're both considered "underdogs". When I went to get Z, I told him that today we'll be working with Clay.  He was thrilled!  "I love Clay!" he said!  
He followed me to the other 4th grade room where  I summoned Clay to join us.  The three of us walked down the hall to the speech room.  Z was jumping and laughing with excitement.  It made my heart soar with happiness to see that he and Clay were such good friends.  
When we got to the room, I motioned for Z to sit in one chair and Clay to sit in the other. All of a sudden, Z pulled up short, looked at Clay and said, "He's Clay?"  "I thought we were working with real clay, not a human Clay!"  Needless to say, my soaring heart took a nose dive.  
Soon, we'll be leaving this!

(the view on my way to work)

And coming here where it's over 70 degrees!  


It will be a nice break!

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27 comments:

  1. Kristina P.January 12, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Can I come with you?

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  2. Julie HarwardJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    That is a cute story! And I need that warmth too, can I come?! ;D

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  3. Victoria HaydenJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Laughing out loud...so funny!! I love this story! Enjoy your trip to where the sunshine is!!

    Hugs,
    Victoria

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  4. ValerieJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Cute story! I guess now you know that Z prefers real Clay!

    Is that AZ??? Looks kinda familiar. :) Actually reminds me of the steps at the Mesa Temple...
    Hmm...I hope you'll fill me in on the details! And I hope you have a great time!

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  5. KellyJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Human Clay could be nice too. Have a wonderful sunny time Connie!

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  6. JoanieJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    That was too funny. I was wondering what you were going to make with the clay.
    Hope you have a restful and sun filled weekend.

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  7. YvonneJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Love it--poor Clay (the human clay ; )

    Enjoy the sunshine and especially the warm weather.

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  8. TracyJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I thought you were working with real clay too!! ;-) Too bad for the human Clay!!

    Lucky you, 70* weather!! ENJOY!!

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  9. gigiJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    That just cracked me up!! Oh well, so much for childrens honesty :))

    Hey I had to look close, thinking those were our southern palm trees?? No, there is a Mt. in the back ground :( Oh well, find the sun and enjoy, you deserve it!

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  10. Ann MarieJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Poor clay. :(

    I am SUPER jealous you get some warm and sun! HAVE FUN!!!!!

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  11. BarbalootJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Poor human Clay. I hope they still had fun together:)

    I'm jealous of the warm place you'll be soon!

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  12. lesaJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Enjoy the sunshine!

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  13. karenJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Are you going to Palm Desert? (That's what the picture looks like) If so, it's one of my favorite places! Enjoy your weekend *wink*

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  14. NanaJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Poor Clay! I hear ya. I am heading to Vegas to see my daughter. Then San Fran. to see my other daughter. I can't wait to get out of here!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  15. NatalieJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    So funny. I thought you meant real clay too. We have actually used real clay in therapy.

    Where are you going? Looks so beautiful. It will be a great break.

    Hugs

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  16. Vicki @ Grams Made ItJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I love that kids are so literal. Honestly, I probably would have thought the same thing. I don't know where you're going, but it looks wonderful. I would wish to go with you, but it's supposed to warm up hear by next week. Safe travels.

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  17. Jenny LynnJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    LOL...Clay!!! Love the sweet innocence of children.

    Have fun and enjoy some of the warmth for me, will ya?

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  18. ConnieJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Valerie,
    You win the prize. Yes, we're heading to Phoenix to see Hubby's parents. Supposed to be 73 degrees while we're there! Woo Hoo!

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  19. Mimi SueJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Hahaha. Kids are so funny. I need some sunshine and warm temps too. Lucky you. Mimi

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  20. mCatJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    I hope real Clay didn't have his feelings hurt!

    Enjoy the warm vacay!

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  21. CamilleJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I'm jealous! Of the visit to AZ. Not the human clay.

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  22. TeachinfourthJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Okay, now that made me laugh...see how those dratted multi-meaning words can really confuse us all?

    Curses.

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  23. wendyJanuary 15, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    that was pretty funny. How we sometimes think we are getting ONE thing and end up NOT.
    Clay---I hope he told Z, you ain't that special yourself. (tee,hee)

    I am so thrilled for you that you get to go to Arizona. My son, the one who died, used to live there and it was a great place to visit.
    I am sooooo tired of this cold and winter, and gray skies, that I would settle for a sunburn!!!!!!

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  24. CBJanuary 15, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I love that story - Kids really are funny!
    I am happy for you that you get a break from the cold. I don't know where the bottom picture is but I hope you have a wonderful time!

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  25. Christy BurnettJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Have fun you crazy girl you!!!

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  26. Welcome to the Garden of EganJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    That was cute!


    I hope by now you are getting sunburned! Or at least loving the weather and being WARM!!!

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  27. RebeccaJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Lol. That is so, so funny!

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