As you may know, we are so lucky to be very close to finalizing our adoption. Johnny came to us back in December 2010 and it has been such a thrilling ride to bond with him and become "Mommy" and "Daddy." There have been many life changes in the past 7 months and Terry (my husband) and I have learned so much. There is one thing that has been difficult for me to get used to. Our little guy is left handed (we're pretty sure). Being a "righty," I have always been unaware of the challenges that left-handed people face. Now, I think twice before I place Johnny's silverware on his plate, I have special scissors for him, and I place his crayons and markers on his left side where he can reach them. Additionally, if he becomes upset and frustrated over a task that he's having trouble accomplishing, I'll often check his hands to see if maybe a quick switch would make things easier. Often times, that method proves to be successful.
As a side note, I will never be caught placing something into Johnny's left hand. It is up to him to choose which hand he is comfortable swinging a bat with, coloring with, and eating with. A simple suggestion can get us past a frustrating time, but I want him to figure it out. Recently I spoke to two women who mentioned they were hit with rulers when using their left hands in school. I'm glad things have changed since then!!
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| "Clouds and Rain" One of Johnny's many masterpieces |
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