2 Things @ School

Mommy was at your school 2 times yesterday. It was very interesting both times.

The first time Mommy was at the school she and Grandma C met with your teacher, the school psychologist, and the occupational therapist. Teacher wants you to go into a special extended day program when school starts back up in the fall and this is what the meeting was about. It was such a nice chance to talk with your teacher about how you are doing. She agrees that you should be higher on the spectrum with some of the things you are doing, but that's okay because you still amaze Mommy every day.

Now there was a down side to that meeting. The therapist said that she had already done the evaluation. Now that by itself is not an issue except that the darn lady did not let Mommy know that it was being done. Mommy had wanted to be there to see how things went. Now the therapist does feel that you do need Occupational Therapy, which is what Mommy, Grandma C, and your private Speech therapist have known for quite a while and had been highly recommended by your Dr at the MIND institute for some of your issues and for your sensory integration problems. So Yeah everyone agrees that you need services. That is great. Now here is where another big problem comes in. The therapist's recommendation is for only 15 mins 1 time per week. Now what exactly can you learn and deal with in only 15 mins. And maybe the 15 mins isn't as big of an issue and more that it is only once a week. Mommy would feel better if it were 15 mins 2 times a week. Over the summer you are supposed to be going to an Occupational Therapist that specializes in Sensory Integration. Mommy is really going to push in the fall that you have services 2 times a week, and if you do well over the summer. Mommy is going to really push that the time is longer than 15 mins a session. Both your Teacher and the Therapist seem to think that it is okay to limit your time because of a very limited attention span on your part, well Mommy wonders then how do you particiapte so well in a 50 min, 40 min, and 30 min session of speech therapy every week. Doesn't make sense. Plus the MIND Institute Dr specifically said that you should be receiving services at least 2 times a week for as long as you can handle. So Mommy will keep on top of this don't worry. Everyone wants what is best for you.

After the meeting was over Mommy and Grandma C went out and delivered part of her AVON books. Then Grandpa C came and got Grandma, while Mommy went back to your school for the second time. Now this time she actually went into your classroom. She was so happy to see that one of the Aides in your class is someone she went to Highschool with. They had Mommy scoot in really quick behind you so you couldn't see her. It took about 5 to 10 mins before you realized she was there. You leaned way back over your shoulder and saw her, then got the biggest grin on your face. They quickly had you change places with one of the other students on the other side of the circle so you could see Mommy. You did very well. You were a lot less engaged in the Circle time, but you did not try to get her, which was wonderful. You are growing into a wonderful big boy. When Circle time was over it was time to line up to go outside. You still did not try to get to Mommy, you sat right down on the line with everyone else, waiting to get counted so you could go outside. Mommy went outside with your class. You ran across the playground then came back and finally grabbed her hands, but then you were off and running again. Up and over the grassy mound, over to the climbing set, up the spiral climber, across the set, down the slide, into the "flintstone" style push car, back to the climber, over into the sand box then then Teacher J rang the cowbell that says it is time to get ready to go home. You went right in, didn't even look for Mommy, sat down on the going home line with everyone else, and when Mommy walked into the classroom from outside, you looked up at her and said "Bye, Mommy". You were so sure Mommy was leaving. Little did you know Mommy was taking you home with her. You finished getting your back pack and walking to the bus bench to wait. Several more times you told Mommy bye-bye. Finally before there was a fit because you could not get on the bus to go home,Mommy took you to get into the car. At first, you were not going to go with her, but you did and you got to wave good-bye to the bus driver as she drove by.

Then a wonderful treat, your daddy took you and mommy to Round Table Pizza to have their new buffet.

What a long, but wonderful day. Many things happend. The good and the not so good, but all in all it was an amazing day. You are growing into such an independent little man. Mommy loves you more than words. She screams with joy for your accomplishment, every little step forward is one step closer to things being better, and cries tears of sadness for every little set back, but through the ups and downs one thing will never change Mommy Loves YOU more than anything else and She will ALWAYS be there for YOU. Thank you so much for being such an amazing little person, who one day very soon, sooner than any one realizes, will be an amazing big person.