Changes

Cole had his first private tutoring lessons on Thurs, then starting Tues he will see her every Tues. He did a wonderful job working w/ Ms. Veronica. I'll post a pic of the two of them working together soon. Starting July 1st I'm to start introducing a letter a day w/ items in our home. So we have our own homework.

Tanner will no longer attend after school care, instead he will have a family friend pick him up from school; stay at her home do homework, play, then Dane or I will pick him up. This change is bitter sweet as we need the money, but it was also nice for Tanner to have so many kids to socialize with.. He really gets along well w/ kids of any age group. It has been fun being out in the public with him and a lot of kids know him and say hi. I sometimes ask Tanner how he knows this kids that is a few years older than him and his reply is usually his after school program. Having two kids in daycare at the same time has been like having a second mortgage! We are ready to breath again

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To do list

I have a lot to do. This is my virtual list of things that I need to get done.

Cole's Dr apt may come sooner than scheduled as they want to get him in ASAP. I have my work cut out for me in preparing for this meeting.

1. P/up reports from Neurologist

2. P/up reports from Medical Speech exam

3. Get reports from Speech Therapist

4. Get reports from Preschools Giselle Exam

5. Give forms to Cole's Preschool

6. P/up filled out forms from Preschool

7. Find friend that is willing to attend the apt w/ us to watch Cole in the waiting room

Tanner

1. Request no job-share teachers

2. Write up and send out Birthday invites

3. Prepare for birthday party

Home to dos

1. Organize clothes

2. Organize paperwork

3. Organize videos

4. Get floor guys back to finish their job

5. Hire a house cleaner

6. fix gate on side of the house

7. Organize garage

8. Kick to the curb all junk/ Freecycle

9. Clean out dresser then sell

10. Mail out cards

11. Order pictures/mail out pictures

My schooling

1. Turn in forms

2. Prepare for exit

3. Sign up for last class

Myself

1. Get hair done

2. See dentist

3. Go camping in Tahoe

Classroom

1. Clean and organize

2. Lesson plan

86 baby & adult molars

Tanner's baby molar never dropped, his adult molar switched places with it. We made a visit with an oral surgeon and found that his baby molar had to be removed because it was stuck up in gums and going to eventually cause havoc for the roots of this back molars. In surgery, the surgeon's plan was to remove both teeth then replace his adult tooth. Tanner did great for the surgery; however, his adult molar didn't make it as they had thought. His adult molar hadn't yet calcified (grown up).

Tanner's surgery took 1.5 hrs. The picture is of him post surgery. There came a time where he was to be discharged, the nurses pulled up a wheel chair to him to which he (like an old stubborn man) protested getting in to, "I don't need a wheel chair, I can walk on my own." ~What kid passes up a wheelchair ride?

Tanner was back up and running within 2 hrs.

The news for today

I've been able to contact a Developmental Pediatric in Walnut Creek. She comes highly recommended. I'm concerned about my baby and I only want the best. Unfortunately, we weren't able to get in until November. However, with Cole being so young, they put him on their wait list to fill in on cancellations.

Cole has been very sweet with the kitten and the kitten is pretty relaxed w/ him even though she is sometimes held upside down.

Tanner is doing fantastic. His last teacher recommended that he not have job-share teachers next year as he is advanced and needs a consist ant teacher that will know how to challenge him, so he isn't bored. Tanner showed his kind and nurturing spirit when an elderly gentleman in a wheelchair was entering a Dr. office. Tanner jumped out of his chair to hold the door open for him.

The kitten is amazing. I'm in constant awe over how sweet she is. I believe that her foster mom taught her to not scratch or bite. I've never seen a kitten that is so sweet and gentle! She loves to cuddle up in the nook of my neck.

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Why?

Why do people like to to label kids. Suddenly everyone is a pro at Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, ADD, ADHD.

I'm in a fit of frustration right now.

My older son struggled through his preschool years. I had a lot of people tell me that they feel that he might be ADD or ADHD. I'm a Special Education Teacher and I never once felt that he was either. Now one could say that I'm in denial. I have worked in the Sped field for ten years now and I've seen just about every Special ed disabilities there is *you name it, I've worked with or been around it* I've also seen a lot of parents in Denial over their child. THAT is one thing I've sworn to that I would not go into denial over my own children.
My older child~ He is a bright boy and very eager to learn. The problem was the daycares didn't know how to challenge him. He is now a content soon to be second grader that is receiving the highest marks and very kind to all in his life. His Pediatric Dr has been the correct one all along. She diagnosed`him as a Highly Sensitive Child *HSC* ... What does this mean? He is easily startled when loud noises happen *such as a the roar of a Harley Davidson passing* , or the tag on the back of his shirt, or the fear of sitting on a cold toilet seat, and this even passes over to the food that he eats as he has a sensitivity to artificial food additives and preservatives.

Now those labels.. such as ADD or ADHD were put on himby non-medical people a couple years ago. So why am I so upset now? Well now it is that golden preschool time for my younger boy. Only for him it is now the labeling of Asbergers. We know he was ill at the tiny tender age of FOUR DAYS old.... The most crucial time for Brain Development. Bless his heart... This momma has always known that he has his quarks and his struggles and I've always pointed to that disease that came extremely close to taking his life. I've just now researched further into the residuals of Viral Meningitis and low and behold.. our baby fits a lot of these lasting symptoms. We are in the process of calling a specialist to pinpoint exactly what is going on with him and how to help him. I'm praying that this is something that Cole will be able to overcome and function normal as from my readings.... it is possible. We have seen a lot of hurdles that Cole has been able to pass. No more sleep problems, No more complaining of bright light, No more screaming fits, No more aggression toward his peers, No more speech delay... just to name a few...
Now I ask of the adults that see the children that appear out of sorts/ quarky; please bite your tongue when you feel that you are able to "diagnose" a child. Leave that to the Professionals.

She is so sweet!

Sleeping beauty

Tanner put a bow on her

The newest addition to our family

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