This has been an interesting week for NB, my youngest...
Twice now he has ended up in a bathtub full of water with all or most of his clothes on --- including a diaper, and one time his shoes! Both times the bathtub was filled for someone else and not him, but he "found" it and climbed in (regardless of his clothing) before anyone discovered what he was doing. You know, he didn't do this before we went swimming this month...hmm.
Also this week, NB has been shut inside of a room at least twice. This has more to do with PJ5's affinity for closing doors, rather than any behavior on the part of NB. PJ5 likes closing doors and doesn't think about who is on what side of the door. At least I don't think it is deliberate. The most recent time, NB was crying with actual tears in his eyes, although I think that had something to do with him being tired.
But it reminded me of an evening not long ago. I heard NB fussing/crying, but I couldn't figure out where he was. I checked the usual places in the house, in the process asking my husband if he knew where the boy was. Finally I opened the bathroom door, which was closed, and finally found him. I knew PJ5 must have closed the door because he had left the water running (another of his affinities). But what surprised me was where NB was....squatting on top of the tank of the toilet!!! He loves to climb so there he was: as high as he could get and wailing pitifully!
this kid....and he's not even two yet.
8.26.2008
8.18.2008
New school
PJ5 starts school on Wednesday. The Pre-K developmental delay class includes 3-,4-,and 5-year-olds. So he was going to be in the same class (same teacher, assistants, therapists) as last year. But because the number of special needs students in the district has increased, they had to open a new class, with a new teacher, at the new elementary school.
So...everything is going to be new for PJ5 this year. We met the new teacher tonight, and she seems nice and very well-organized. We had to "persuade" her to put him in the afternoon class (she planned to have all the younger children in the morning session and the older ones in the afternoon). Actually, I did the persuading. When she realized our reason, she agreed to have him in the afternoon. (If you're curious about the reason, it has to do with him being a late sleeper and not at his best in the mornings. I felt that he would receive less benefit from his instruction if given at a time when he's tired, hungry, etc.)
I'm still a little anxious, though. His IEP (education plan) is still the same, but the people carrying it out don't know him as I thought they would. I still don't know who his speech therapist, occupational therapist, or physical therapist will be.
We will wait and see how things go. If we need to make an appeal to the district, we can. Or we can look for another school.
I know God is in control and will work things out, but if you think of us, say a prayer for extra peace and wisdom.
So...everything is going to be new for PJ5 this year. We met the new teacher tonight, and she seems nice and very well-organized. We had to "persuade" her to put him in the afternoon class (she planned to have all the younger children in the morning session and the older ones in the afternoon). Actually, I did the persuading. When she realized our reason, she agreed to have him in the afternoon. (If you're curious about the reason, it has to do with him being a late sleeper and not at his best in the mornings. I felt that he would receive less benefit from his instruction if given at a time when he's tired, hungry, etc.)
I'm still a little anxious, though. His IEP (education plan) is still the same, but the people carrying it out don't know him as I thought they would. I still don't know who his speech therapist, occupational therapist, or physical therapist will be.
We will wait and see how things go. If we need to make an appeal to the district, we can. Or we can look for another school.
I know God is in control and will work things out, but if you think of us, say a prayer for extra peace and wisdom.
8.09.2008
Men
Why does it have to go so fast?
Men:
When they're kids, they race their bikes.
In their late teens/20's, they race their sports car/hotrod.
In their 30's, they race their minivan/SUV.
In their 40's/50's, they race their corvette/porsche (mid-life crisis).
When does it end?
In their 70's and 80's, they will probably race their walkers and wheelchairs.
I guess it's just one of those "guy" things.
Men:
When they're kids, they race their bikes.
In their late teens/20's, they race their sports car/hotrod.
In their 30's, they race their minivan/SUV.
In their 40's/50's, they race their corvette/porsche (mid-life crisis).
When does it end?
In their 70's and 80's, they will probably race their walkers and wheelchairs.
I guess it's just one of those "guy" things.
8.06.2008
Sing along
I came out of the house this evening and saw a few (non-productive) rain clouds on the horizon and became inspired......
(to the tune of "Let It Snow")
Oh, the weather outside is the hottest,
And it sure does feel like August,
The sun is causing so much pain,
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain!
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I've lost count of how many days now we have had over 100-degree temps. Of course this happens every year at some point during the summer. But every year we think 'When will this ever end?', and then we're thankful for highs in the 90s, even though you can't feel much difference.
We can't wait for winter, but then when the freezing temps come to stay for awhile, we can't wait for summer. Personally, my favorite seasons are spring and fall. Comfortable weather and colorful nature. Well, the weather is comfortable until the sirens go off---we are in "Tornado Alley" after all.
(to the tune of "Let It Snow")
Oh, the weather outside is the hottest,
And it sure does feel like August,
The sun is causing so much pain,
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain!
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I've lost count of how many days now we have had over 100-degree temps. Of course this happens every year at some point during the summer. But every year we think 'When will this ever end?', and then we're thankful for highs in the 90s, even though you can't feel much difference.
We can't wait for winter, but then when the freezing temps come to stay for awhile, we can't wait for summer. Personally, my favorite seasons are spring and fall. Comfortable weather and colorful nature. Well, the weather is comfortable until the sirens go off---we are in "Tornado Alley" after all.
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