We seem to have scheduled ourselves full this week. Caroline has only three specialist and two of her yearly visits fell this week. We will visit Ortho next month as well as the dentist. Today we spent almost an hour with Dr.Percyk. He is very patient and kind. It was exciting to see Caroline interact and talk to him although it has been 14 months since our last visit. We were able to view Her brain scan form a year ago and discuss new developments. She has lots of room for growth and some wide ventricles that are not completely shaped as ours....but he expressed the areas of damage are somewhat repairable with time and if she continues to progress she could regain 60- 80% of the damaged areas. Making connections and spurring her on to new things is encouraged.
yesterday we went to the ENT and things are good from a hearing perspective. She does have a cold and possible ear infection. I have a script in case we need it.
Caroline has been out of school all week and will return to her pre-school tomorrow. I also have and ESE meeting to get her accepted into speech and language services at her special needs school. I have decided I want her to only attend her private school next year and receive services within our neighborhood school. This will save me time and gas money. More importantly my peace of mind. Caroline does not seem completely happy at her other school. One day she will have to be there....but next year it is still my right to send her to a private school and receive therapies at no cost through the school system. So I think two more meetings to convey my thoughts. Pray that this will be a reality and bring us comfort.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
School MEETING
Oh Wow! I seriously do not know how I am supposed to know and learn all these crazy rules and procedures of a special needs school. I have three things to determine and pray about:
1. If Caroline will continue as public school next year or only receive services there.
2. If I can apply and get her moved to Saint John's county so she can have both schools near.
3. And if she may receive language services in our neighborhood school.
I had a meeting yesterday with the speech pathologist, site coordinator, and classroom teacher concerning several things for Caroline. Her IEP goals are not appropriate so they will need to be changed...she is not receiving language services and I want her to be....and I just do not want her at that school until she legally has to be. But I cannot have my cake and eat it too.
If I get her approved for Saint Johns she may could receive therapy at her private school and have an ESE teacher check on her progress, but this is a dream and a shot in the dark....so more frustration and thinking!!!!!
1. If Caroline will continue as public school next year or only receive services there.
2. If I can apply and get her moved to Saint John's county so she can have both schools near.
3. And if she may receive language services in our neighborhood school.
I had a meeting yesterday with the speech pathologist, site coordinator, and classroom teacher concerning several things for Caroline. Her IEP goals are not appropriate so they will need to be changed...she is not receiving language services and I want her to be....and I just do not want her at that school until she legally has to be. But I cannot have my cake and eat it too.
If I get her approved for Saint Johns she may could receive therapy at her private school and have an ESE teacher check on her progress, but this is a dream and a shot in the dark....so more frustration and thinking!!!!!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
More on couponing
Just wanted to share more information on couponing. We have another site we like and have read entirely. You may have seen this cute mom on TLC and the Nate Show. She has great ideas and tips. www.thekrazycouponlady.com
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Sick.....but better!
So it did not end with strep in our house. I ended up with swine flu...so strange. I did get my flu shot as well as the girls. Cam was also sick....so we are on antibiotics and finally revived. T0morrow should be a great day!!!! Caroline managed to stay well - it is only by the grace of GOD! We are so behind on household things.
Cameron and I finally listed a year of ebay things in our stash. I will be making another Goodwill trip tomorrow and still not finished cleaning out the scrapbook room! I still have my beautiful nativity scene up and about to take it down after this post. I love my willow tree things!
We did not get to see Nana and Papa this weekend, but I think they will be able to make it next weekend. Cam is at the store again this week. he finally has figured out the coupon game and we are saving money after four weeks of saving all flyers and finding all coupons we can. We basically use only one site because it is the best and saves money and tells you where to print out exact sale coupons. www.truecouponing.com. We are ready for spring weather and are looking forward to seeing some old friends and family this spring!
We have also noticed a considerable difference in our trash cans by the end of the week they are not full due to our recycling bin!
Cameron and I finally listed a year of ebay things in our stash. I will be making another Goodwill trip tomorrow and still not finished cleaning out the scrapbook room! I still have my beautiful nativity scene up and about to take it down after this post. I love my willow tree things!
We did not get to see Nana and Papa this weekend, but I think they will be able to make it next weekend. Cam is at the store again this week. he finally has figured out the coupon game and we are saving money after four weeks of saving all flyers and finding all coupons we can. We basically use only one site because it is the best and saves money and tells you where to print out exact sale coupons. www.truecouponing.com. We are ready for spring weather and are looking forward to seeing some old friends and family this spring!
We have also noticed a considerable difference in our trash cans by the end of the week they are not full due to our recycling bin!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Sick
Thankfully Caroline is well. Carley went back to school, but Cam and I are under the weather. I think bronchitis and sinus infection. Cam went to the doctor and I think I will go tomorrow. So it is an interesting week on our house cleaning and trying to decide which places to go and not go. I am just worn out and want to sleep for days. Thank God my mom is here to help. I just feel badly we have not spent anytime together!!!!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Strep
I am warning you that this post is random. Carley has been sick and we thought a virus. She had a high fever and has not eaten in three days. She stayed home today and after a trip to the doctor we have strep. I have cleaned and sanitized for days trying for no one else to get this. We even threw away toothbrushes. This weekend I was able to crop and catch up with a friend. Last night Cam and I enjoyed our study and couples group. Today I am enjoying my mom's company and help with the girls. She is here for a visit and we thought a birthday lunch. We have changed directions since sweet Carley is sick. We will enjoy time together at home.
Next weekend the girls will get to see their Nana and Papa from Greenville and have some birthday time for Nana.I was able to run a few errands today and got a lot accomplished for this week. I am also thankful Cameron has decided to be the grocery shopper for a while. He is embarking on an extreme couponing adventure. He literally has spent 6-8 hours researching and couponing and I think we have it figured out. The down side is we do not have stores that double or triple coupons in our area!!!! And the site we like best is www. truecouponing.com.
Hope you enjoy saving money as much as we do!
Next weekend the girls will get to see their Nana and Papa from Greenville and have some birthday time for Nana.I was able to run a few errands today and got a lot accomplished for this week. I am also thankful Cameron has decided to be the grocery shopper for a while. He is embarking on an extreme couponing adventure. He literally has spent 6-8 hours researching and couponing and I think we have it figured out. The down side is we do not have stores that double or triple coupons in our area!!!! And the site we like best is www. truecouponing.com.
Hope you enjoy saving money as much as we do!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Ten Things.......
Ten things about me:
1. My favorite at home hair color is Revlon Color Silk and I use it every 8 weeks.
2. I am a complete Starbucks junkie and used to go five times a week.
3. I hate clutter and still am trying to declutter my house.
4. I love reading other mommy blogs and home design blogs.
5. We have started recycling our garbage.
6. I love Arm and Hammer laundry detergent especially with Oxy Clean.
7. I used to love Pampers diapers, but they aren't working anymore. We are now using Huggies Little movers.
8. I do not like breakfast and do not co0k breakfast foods well.
9. I am very social and need a handful of sweet friends to be apart of my life.
10. I wash and dry one load of laundry of day.
1. My favorite at home hair color is Revlon Color Silk and I use it every 8 weeks.
2. I am a complete Starbucks junkie and used to go five times a week.
3. I hate clutter and still am trying to declutter my house.
4. I love reading other mommy blogs and home design blogs.
5. We have started recycling our garbage.
6. I love Arm and Hammer laundry detergent especially with Oxy Clean.
7. I used to love Pampers diapers, but they aren't working anymore. We are now using Huggies Little movers.
8. I do not like breakfast and do not co0k breakfast foods well.
9. I am very social and need a handful of sweet friends to be apart of my life.
10. I wash and dry one load of laundry of day.
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