Kriston,
You are absolutely right about friendships taking time. I need a little perspective and you have been good to remind me that we are in a state of change right now and nothing will be instant. We live out a bit--in the country--and have just a few neighbors but no real fit for DS10 but the I'm definitely going to check into HS groups (today!)in the area. I know there are a few.
And "deep and wide" is awesome advice as well--such a good way to describe what we will now be able to do that he would never be able to delve into in PS (parallel universes, genetic engineering and physics in general). I'm finding there are so many more resources out there than I could imagine--so exciting.
Your DS is studying Arabic? How neat is that.
You are right about "normal" too. I guess I've been defining normal as what I experienced as a child. Who says that's normal anyhow? It's just a more common experience, that's all. I need to redefine normal with my son in mind, not me.
I feel almost moved to tears by advice from both you and Dazed&Confused. It really helps me to step back a bit. I confess I have been very emotional lately.
Thanks!
