Well this week was a pretty easy week huh? Instead of just the usual half day on Friday, you had an additional half day on Wednesday as well which meant I got to hang out with you double amounts of fun!
After I picked you up on Wednesday you came with me so I could show you off to our friends at the Pure Barre studio, and as with most everyone who meets you, hearts melted. This was your second time at the studio and you were much more comfortable than last week. You were running across the studio floor over and over/back and forth and then we showed you the work out balls, which were bouncy, oh yes, and you were having so much fun throwing them to me and the instructors! I think you are going to be a super champ at Special Olympics this year!
Thursday, while you were in class, Daddy and I were also at your school for your IEP Meeting. I was really nervous, not because of you, we love you more than you could ever imagine.. I have just heard bad stories about IEP meetings and it's also harder to sit around and talk about the "delays" and "set backs". However, the meeting was wonderful. We keep up with your teachers daily and well, we know you better than anyone, so we know what needs focus on of your development and instead of focusing on the delays and concerns, they focused on what they have been doing this past year, goals for this new school year, and what they are going to do to help you reach those goals.. And that my little man, was up lifting. The team of teachers and therapists that stand behind you are, well, pretty amazing to say the least. They see a world of potential in you and know you just need the right tools and a little time to achieve great things.
I have heard of many parents that go into IEP Meetings ready for war, having to fight to keep certain services and just simply to be heard by the team.. Not your team buddy. They explained everything and the listened with open ears if Daddy and I had questions or wanted to speak up about something. They also added services without us even asking or fighting for it. What did they add? ABA! You know the lady who comes into your class sometimes during the week? Well, she has offered In-Home ABA Therapy for you added into your IEP which means it will be free of charge to us.. I know you may not understand right now, but that truly is priceless.. That therapy is going to help you SO much and I cannot wait to see what you achieve through it!
After the meeting Daddy and I snuck around to the side of the playground to sneak a peek at you playing :) you didn't see us but we sure saw you and as always, love seeing you in that environment with all your friends! Oh! And your teachers told us that during circle when they were singing "We're Going On A Bear Hunt" you actually did one of the motions that they try to teach you and your classmates for the song! That is so awesome! They said that I can come in one day this coming week and they will show me the hand motions so I can do it with you at home...see what I mean? Awesome teachers.
What else this week? Oh, you tried banana... Annnnnd you did not like it at all. Am I surprised? Not in the least because I really really dislike bananas!
Also, you and Daddy were twins for a day which was cute! Annnd you have been enjoying lots of scribbling this week which is awesome! Real scribbling too and without me having to "hand over hand". So proud of you!
Other than all of that we have just been playing outside a lot after school this week because the weather is finally turning warmer! You have been having a lot of fun with your lawnmower as well, it's super cute :) Your allergies are acting up a bit though :-/ hopefully the Claritin starts working on a normal basis because I know exactly how miserable allergies can be and I don't want you to feel that way at all!
You're getting to be quite adventurous outside too, which is exciting and wonderful to see but also pretty scary for Mommy. I know you are trying to be more independent so don't get upset with me when I keep trying to bring you back to a certain area or keep you from going somewhere.. I am just trying to keep you safe so you can continue your adventures for many years to come!
This week coming up is a 4 day school week as Friday starts your very first ever Spring Break! We will be going to Texas to visit family there and have a big belated family birthday party for you.. Yep that's right, you will have had TWO birthday parties this year!
Time for Mommy to wrap this up..Here's to another great week little man!
I love you -to the monster star and back...
Love,
Mommy
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