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The scenario: McDonald's playplace. Jaysen and I are ready to go. Rylan doesn't want to leave.
"Okay Jaysen, we need a plan".
"Kay."
"Here's the plan. When Rylan comes down the slide, you grab him and I'll whip his coat on".
"Yeah! And if Plan A fails, we're gonna bust out with Plan B!"
"...?!?..."
Did my son just say "We're gonna bust out with Plan B?"
Hahahahaaaa.....
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Vote! Vote! Vote!
The Friendship Circle is a wonderful organization.
My son receives services from there- his mentor? Friendship Circle.
Recently acquired bubble-tube? Friendship Circle.
Sensory rooms for drop in? Friendship Circle.
Social skill groups? Friendship Circle.
Place of 100% acceptance? Friendship Circle.
They offer so many services, for kids of all ages and abilities- they even have services for non-disabled siblings. It's difficult to even begin to tell you how awesome this place is.
Here's a link the their website so you can see their awesomeness: Friendship Circle
And now... the Friendship Circle is in a contest to will big buckeroos from Chase Bank.
Please go here and help them win! Voting ends January 22, so go there now. Now! :)
Jaysen, and all of the other kids that benefit from this wonderful place, thank you!
My son receives services from there- his mentor? Friendship Circle.
Recently acquired bubble-tube? Friendship Circle.
Sensory rooms for drop in? Friendship Circle.
Social skill groups? Friendship Circle.
Place of 100% acceptance? Friendship Circle.
They offer so many services, for kids of all ages and abilities- they even have services for non-disabled siblings. It's difficult to even begin to tell you how awesome this place is.
Here's a link the their website so you can see their awesomeness: Friendship Circle
And now... the Friendship Circle is in a contest to will big buckeroos from Chase Bank.
Please go here and help them win! Voting ends January 22, so go there now. Now! :)
Jaysen, and all of the other kids that benefit from this wonderful place, thank you!
Prayers for Diana
I anticipated writing about Jaysen's IEP this morning, but that will have to wait.
My friend's daughter was in a car accident this morning, and was airlifted to Toledo. She is in a coma. Please send thoughts and prayers in hopes of speedy recovery for Diana.
**UPDATE**
Diana came out of the coma this afternoon, and is doing surprisingly well. Her CT scan came back clean, and they may release her tomorrow. A bit soon if you ask me, but I'm not a doctor. Obviously.
Thank you all for your prayers, thoughts, and support.
My friend's daughter was in a car accident this morning, and was airlifted to Toledo. She is in a coma. Please send thoughts and prayers in hopes of speedy recovery for Diana.
**UPDATE**
Diana came out of the coma this afternoon, and is doing surprisingly well. Her CT scan came back clean, and they may release her tomorrow. A bit soon if you ask me, but I'm not a doctor. Obviously.
Thank you all for your prayers, thoughts, and support.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Heebie Jeebies
Jaysen's got 'em.
Last weekend, it was Rylan who was barfing all over the place - and I mean all over the place in the most literal sense.
Since this afternoon, Jaysen's been puking, and has the 'rrhea (cha-cha-cha).
He's not complaining of a stomach ache, headache, or dizziness. He's really pale, and cold.
Not the chills cold, I mean cold to the touch.
I had him in a tepid bath, which helped the coldness, but I can't get him to drink tea, or anything else that may help ease his tummy.
At 6:30pm, he put himself to bed.
Right now he's watching the movie Up, and is just resting.
And what is it about "lucidity" and ASD kids when they're sick?
Does anyone else have experiences with that?
I know they've done studies on fevers and ASD- I find it bizarrely intriguing.
Aw. Feel better, baby.
Last weekend, it was Rylan who was barfing all over the place - and I mean all over the place in the most literal sense.
Since this afternoon, Jaysen's been puking, and has the 'rrhea (cha-cha-cha).
He's not complaining of a stomach ache, headache, or dizziness. He's really pale, and cold.
Not the chills cold, I mean cold to the touch.
I had him in a tepid bath, which helped the coldness, but I can't get him to drink tea, or anything else that may help ease his tummy.
At 6:30pm, he put himself to bed.
Right now he's watching the movie Up, and is just resting.
And what is it about "lucidity" and ASD kids when they're sick?
Does anyone else have experiences with that?
I know they've done studies on fevers and ASD- I find it bizarrely intriguing.
Aw. Feel better, baby.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Oooh, that smell...
Oh yes.
The familiar scent around this time of year.
You know what I'm talking about.
It's IEP time, folks.
We've been through some Hades with our school district in the past.
Since the transfer to "The Good School", IEP's have truly felt like a Team effort, and most importantly focused on Jaysen's benefit.
I've transformed from crazed, legalese-speaking, wild-eyed, Momzilla- where I would prepare weeks in advance, and stay up the night before til the wee hours just to make sure I had every legal angle covered, every defense in line, and a counter for every excuse. You've never seen the crazed Momzilla? Watch the movie The Hunger. It's kinda like that. Only more terrifying.
To a more relaxed, even-keeled and focused Team member. I've even been known to watch TV the night before IEP.
It was niiiiiiice.
Until I got the invitation to the IEP.
Now the stress and anxiety is starting to creep in.
Jaysen's IEP's have been annual reviews.
This one is a redetermination IEP.
I? Have no idea what that means.
I thought redetermination meetings were to re-determine if said child still qualifies for special education and said services.
If they're putting their toe in the water to test if he would be okay without Sp.Ed, they better put that damn toe back where it came from, before I mangle it until they spew toe-jam when they cough.
Which got me to thinking.
Jaysen really doesn't get a whole lot of services.
He gets a parapro (Yay! And dammit, I earned her!), modified assignments, and Speech once a week.
What he would really benefit from is OT, but since there's "no gross or fine motor deficits, the district will only provide OT on a consult basis." And Psych/Social Work, but I guess they "don't do individual therapy in school". Apparently it's mixing church and state(of mind).
And-
While we're on things that benefit my incredibly handsome son, is now the time to start taking a more scrutinizing look at the things that will help him with life skills? I don't mean the skillz he learns at home, but real world skills. He's in the middle of third grade. Third grade is HUGE. It's all downhill from here.
It will be interesting if my hackles rise up.
I've never had to go toe-to-toe with this school before.
And my jujitsu is rusty.
The familiar scent around this time of year.
You know what I'm talking about.
It's IEP time, folks.
We've been through some Hades with our school district in the past.
Since the transfer to "The Good School", IEP's have truly felt like a Team effort, and most importantly focused on Jaysen's benefit.
I've transformed from crazed, legalese-speaking, wild-eyed, Momzilla- where I would prepare weeks in advance, and stay up the night before til the wee hours just to make sure I had every legal angle covered, every defense in line, and a counter for every excuse. You've never seen the crazed Momzilla? Watch the movie The Hunger. It's kinda like that. Only more terrifying.
To a more relaxed, even-keeled and focused Team member. I've even been known to watch TV the night before IEP.
It was niiiiiiice.
Until I got the invitation to the IEP.
Now the stress and anxiety is starting to creep in.
Jaysen's IEP's have been annual reviews.
This one is a redetermination IEP.
I? Have no idea what that means.
I thought redetermination meetings were to re-determine if said child still qualifies for special education and said services.
If they're putting their toe in the water to test if he would be okay without Sp.Ed, they better put that damn toe back where it came from, before I mangle it until they spew toe-jam when they cough.
Which got me to thinking.
Jaysen really doesn't get a whole lot of services.
He gets a parapro (Yay! And dammit, I earned her!), modified assignments, and Speech once a week.
What he would really benefit from is OT, but since there's "no gross or fine motor deficits, the district will only provide OT on a consult basis." And Psych/Social Work, but I guess they "don't do individual therapy in school". Apparently it's mixing church and state(of mind).
And-
While we're on things that benefit my incredibly handsome son, is now the time to start taking a more scrutinizing look at the things that will help him with life skills? I don't mean the skillz he learns at home, but real world skills. He's in the middle of third grade. Third grade is HUGE. It's all downhill from here.
It will be interesting if my hackles rise up.
I've never had to go toe-to-toe with this school before.
And my jujitsu is rusty.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
The Sick.
We have it.
Ugh.
I have never been barfed upon so many times, as I was today.
After washing and changing the sheets on five beds and multiple articles of clothing, I gave up.
Am gross.
Send chicken soup for my soul.
Ugh.
I have never been barfed upon so many times, as I was today.
After washing and changing the sheets on five beds and multiple articles of clothing, I gave up.
Am gross.
Send chicken soup for my soul.
Monday, January 4, 2010
A love letter to LuShae...
And now for something completely different for my blog!
Today, I'm reviewing LuShae Jewelry.
Me? A review?
Um... sure! I mean it's gotta be my civic duty or something, right?
Let's get down to it, shall we?
I chose a ring that I would actually wear, and being the tough critic that I am- I vowed to give an unforgivingly honest review.
Did I mention it's sparkly?
Reeeeeally sparkly?
Today, I'm reviewing LuShae Jewelry.
Me? A review?
Um... sure! I mean it's gotta be my civic duty or something, right?
Let's get down to it, shall we?
I chose a ring that I would actually wear, and being the tough critic that I am- I vowed to give an unforgivingly honest review.
The Peridot Paradise Ring.
It arrived today.
And let me tell you.... first impression?
*gasp*
Gor-geous!
The stone is beautifully cut and sparkly.
The setting is secure.
The rhodium bond band looks delicate yet sturdy, and is smooth and ultra shiny.
Like chrome shiny.
The ring itself has a really nice total weight.
It is also true to size, and extremely comfortable to wear.
And let me tell you.... first impression?
*gasp*
Gor-geous!
The stone is beautifully cut and sparkly.
The setting is secure.
The rhodium bond band looks delicate yet sturdy, and is smooth and ultra shiny.
Like chrome shiny.
The ring itself has a really nice total weight.
It is also true to size, and extremely comfortable to wear.
The best thing is that I have super sensitive skin- and this ring did not irritate me in any way.
In fact, the only down side is that I envisioned the Peridot Paradise as a right-hand ring, but they didn't have the size I wanted in stock, and I had to order a size down. So I have to wear it on my left hand. Which is okay- I mean it's not like I have any other sparkly ring over there for it to compete with, ya know?
Did I mention it's sparkly?
Reeeeeally sparkly?
Lurve.
They have a bunch of other fabulous products for under $100.
Actually, I think everything they have is under $100 right now.
Seriously- these had me almost wishing I could wear regular earrings.
The website is chock full of information about their jewelry also- everything you would need to know, from jewelry basics to how to care for your jewelry.
And you should totally check them out.
'Cuz my birthday is coming up.
Please note that I did not receive any monetary compensation for this review. It is my honest opinion, and in my own words. I would like to thank LuShae Jewelry for the product, and for the opportunity to participate in this review.
They have a bunch of other fabulous products for under $100.
Actually, I think everything they have is under $100 right now.
Seriously- these had me almost wishing I could wear regular earrings.
The website is chock full of information about their jewelry also- everything you would need to know, from jewelry basics to how to care for your jewelry.
And you should totally check them out.
'Cuz my birthday is coming up.
Please note that I did not receive any monetary compensation for this review. It is my honest opinion, and in my own words. I would like to thank LuShae Jewelry for the product, and for the opportunity to participate in this review.
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