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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Davis' first day of school was Monday. Thank goodness my family was visiting and helped me get out the door. His school starts 30 mins earlier this year and ends later. I could barely make it on time last year, now I have to start even sooner than before. Add a 7 week old baby on top of that !! It seems that no matter what time I get up I am ALWAYS running behind.

I was DREADING Davis going back to school. There never seems to be enough help, equipment, assistance, school money etc.. for special needs children. Everything is a hassle and I have learned that 90 % of the time you have to fight to get what your child needs. Last year was no exception. Davis was in a new class/school with 9 children, 3 were in wheelchairs and solely dependent on help for everything (Davis was one) and the others were severely autistic. The needs of each child were sooo different. The teacher was NO help at all. She can not lift Davis, help with his walker, his stander, change his diaper or assist with feedings. Their were two aids basically taking care of 9 children.... needless to say I was not happy and things had to change. Davis' needs were not being met and I new it !!

Fast forward to today. Davis' first day of school seemed to be off to a good start. There are only 6 in his class so far and Davis is the only child in a wheelchair. My family was in for a visit so my Dad and I took Davis on his 1st day. It was nice to get another opinion and perspective on the school, teacher and class. I had painted this horrible picture and he wasn't sure what to expect. To my amazement he was pleasantly surprised. I feel sooo much better and a weight has been lifted. We will always have to fight for Davis as we are the only voice he has. But for the moment I can stop worrying and take a deep breath.

Thank you Dad (PawPaw) for all you do for Davis. He may not ever say it, but I know he loves you most !!!

Friday, July 24, 2009

Bird Nest in the Hair

Poor Cathryn always has tangles in her hair. Every morning we go through the same routine. She screams as I try and hack through the bird nest in her hair. She yells, "Mommy your hurting me and then tries to run." I start out calm and try to be gentle, but by the end of the ordeal I usually have to threaten Cathryn and pin her to the bathroom sink!!! I think I lost the Mother Of The Year Award a long time ago....
Cathryn got her hair cut and when she got up this morning the bird nest was manageable. It actually didn't look half bad. I didn't even brush her hair and let her go O' Natural :o)

Could this take any longer ??? !!!!!

I think winter will arrive before this pool is complete ......

It took 3 men 4 hours to spread gravel on two sides of the pool !!! What is taking sooooo long. Then they had to take a break and sit on the bench behind the swing set (several times throughout the day). Oh yeah, they did push around some dirt with the bobcat .... Does arriving at 10:00 and leaving at 1:30 constitute a full days work? I really should not complain, but it is very frustrating !!