We aren't really getting any snow. They were calling for 8-10" - and yet so far, the ground isn't even covered where I am. I have 2 children who have BEGGING to go sledding. And what is falling is a rain/sleet/ice mix - meaning that even if we get snow, it is going to be super wet. Blech.
We have so much stuff to tag for consignment sale. So much.
L didn't completely finish her school stuff yesterday. She has to upload it to the school system and when she went to do it, found out her chair had to do something before she could - and her chair was out yesterday. While it isn't major, she wanted it done.
I slept horribly last night.
Wine:
I am only here for another hour and 45m.
It is really quiet at work today.
The roads were fine and I didn't have to take the kids to school - so it was a nice and quiet ride to work this morning.
Because I am here half a day, I don't have to take a vacation day. Whoo hoo!
Whine: The neuropsych thinks Owl is low functioning, I've never heard of low functioning without it being attached to an ASD dx but we don't have a dx for her yet. I'm seeking answers and the water keeps getting more clouded every time we meet with a new specialist. I would like a dx for her.
Wine: All of that ^^^ doesn't change my feelings toward Owl, I still love her and want to adopt her. The Special Needs board on TB is going to be a big help in getting through IEP testing.
Butterfly- K has her masters in special education. She has taught moderate to high special ed for 10+ years both elementary and high school and specializes in IEP/ accommodations. If you want to email her just let me know and I'll put you guys in touch.
Butterfly- K has her masters in special education. She has taught moderate to high special ed for 10+ years both elementary and high school and specializes in IEP/ accommodations. If you want to email her just let me know and I'll put you guys in touch.
Wine: I finished a big house project, compliments of Martha S. a huge chalkboard calendar painted on a wall in our sunroom, where we eat breakfast. I can't wait for the chalkboard markers to come in the mail today and start filling it in! Our life has been all sorts of chaotic between my job and ks night class and Ks umping and my and Ns drs appointments and play dates. It took almost a week and came out better than I had imagined!
Butterfly- K has her masters in special education. She has taught moderate to high special ed for 10+ years both elementary and high school and specializes in IEP/ accommodations. If you want to email her just let me know and I'll put you guys in touch.
L has her master's in special Ed, and has worked in middle and high schools for almost ten years. She specializes in EBD students and out of high school transition planning, tho.
We just had a conversation last night about the disparity in services between kids with advocates and without. She does not have a lot of autism experience, but would be happy to help with advocacy stuff
Whine: My Gmail filters are somehow screwed up now and my Inbox is getting flooded with the professional listservs I keep separate to read later. Very frustrating.
Wine: A to-be twin mom I "met" through one of those lists is coming over this weekend to take a whole bunch of baby stuff we no longer need (Rock'n'Plays, baby gyms, bathtub, double breastfeeding pillow, etc etc.) Our garage is going to be happy.
Whine: I don't eat or sleep well when my wife and kids are gone. I miss them, and honestly also kinda miss the downtime that is playing with the kids (I feel like I have to go, go, go while they're gone to make the most of it).
Wine: I got to skype with the kids this afternoon! Actually getting to *see* them was awesome. Made my heart happy.
And some more wine: The work I'm doing on our new house is making it feel more like a home. Funny what a difference a few pictures and a little art make!
That reminds me of another wine: I took back our living room yesterday. I put the loud alphabet block padding *under* the rug so it doesn't look like a preschool in there, moved the fainting couch back to the living room, put away Jen's pump (she is officially done, as of a few days ago), moved the chair and footstool she used for pumping/BFing to the guest room, made space for the living room toys and books in the bottom row of the bookshelf, and took down the jumparoos since they don't like them anymore. That gave me room to move our small dining table over to the wall, opening up so much space in between the kitchen and living room areas. It has made a huge difference in how I feel in that space. Plus, the guest room/office feels more open now that it isn't full of a bed and a desk AND a fainting couch. Phew!
Post by joymseattle on Mar 6, 2013 18:58:43 GMT -5
Whine: I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with the amount of work I have to do: major projects with my contract job, last three weeks of my Human Bio course including two quizzes and a comprehensive final, two big conferences I'm on the committees for and preparing the house for my MIL's visit.
Wine: I've also blocked out some "self-care" time for walks, yoga, swimming, and a massage.
Whine: Between C's new work schedule, sleep deprivation and us both being a bit run down, we haven't had much "quality time" this past week or so.
Wine: Hopefully that will change this weekend when we're off and celebrating her b-day!
Post by twomoms2twins on Mar 6, 2013 20:14:57 GMT -5
wine = we did not kill our kids at swim lessons and they did not cry as much as i thought they were going to
Whine- i hate that DW indecisiveness rubbing off on me and what in tarnation are we gonna feed our kida for dinner (I HATE THIS PART never know what to make)
Post by rikkiandjulie on Mar 7, 2013 9:09:24 GMT -5
Wine: payday tomorrow Whine: My dog at a paper plate and is now acting weird. He sits down when he has to poop. He has pooped very little in 48 hours, but finally ate this morning. He's belly feels bloated and he keeps shaking like something is wrong. We go to the vet at 9:20.... I'm really worried about lil Leo.