Happy Friday/TWERKS

[twinmomma]

We missed yesterday's updates, so today's a combo!

[twinmomma]

TWERK: We got DD2's initial neuropsych eval feedback last night. We'll get the full report in a couple weeks with more complete recommendations. But the doctor officially diagnosed her as twice exceptional - very gifted and ADHD. Pretty much all her academic results were off the charts, but for anything that requires sustained focus she was really low. The doctor gave us some great tips to start at home, recommended we try medication, private therapy, and get a 504 for school. So now we're just waiting on the final report so we can start all those processes this summer to get her in good shape for the new school year. The doctor even said she's going to include some options for private schools that gifted kids do well with because she doesn't think public school will be able to keep up with DD2's needs. Not sure how I feel about that yet, but it's interesting to consider. It's such a relief to know I'm not crazy in seeing these things in her! ExH rated her VERY differently than me and the self eval and what the doctor saw, so he's always told me I'm over-reacting. It was helpful to have a doctor lay it all out with data to prove him wrong. I even got him to agree to try medication, in writing! So that's a huge win! I thought that would be yet another battle I'd be fighting. If it didn't cost a ton of money out of pocket, I'd get DD1 tested as well, just out of curiousity. She doesn't show the ADHD signs that her sister does, but she's equally smart, if not smarter, when it comes to the academics.

Friday update: It looks like rain is out of the forecast for tomorrow! So the petting zoo can be in my yard instead of in the living room. We're going to put up a couple pop up tents that we borrowed to give shade and just in case showers pop by. But I think we'll be ok. I have so much to do before this party tomorrow. I can't quite figure out how I'm going to get it all done.

[librarychica]

I’m glad you got some info you could use, twinmomma!

Yesterday was the 1 year anniversary of the cancellation of H’s 40th bday party. I got a sitter, I made reservations, I even boarded dogs so anxious dog doesn’t bother the sitter. We were all dressed up and home by 9 because DD1 had an upset stomach. Damnit. Still, we made it through a nice dinner, this morning she is 100% fine (she has a very touchy stomach and gets into puke cycles sometimes if something sets her off), and the weekend is starting early over here.

[rere]

Dd got reporter/historian for her club! She is super excited.

My washer died and I had about 1 hr before the banquet to get one. Went to two stores. Lowes thinks I'm insane because I ran in, checked them over, asked what was in stock and said just give me what you have. I hate spending money on boring stuff.

Dh is working. I'm going to help with a barbecue fundraiser Saturday and Sunday. Bridal shower for a friend Sunday, so low key.

[mommyatty]

It’s my kids’ last day at school and we are so happy. We have zero plans of any sort. No camps, no lessons, no vacations. I want to figure out a vacation plan, and DS needs tutoring this summer. But other than that, screw it. We are having a summer of lounging around.

[mae0111]

It’s been a long week here. Lots of sick people here, managing meds and crappy attitudes. I was very much looking forward to a quiet day on Sunday with nothing to do. DD2’s soccer coach said “hold my beer” and threw a scrimmage on the calendar for the middle of the day. It should be in the 90’s at kickoff.

Other than that, DD1 has a softball game tomorrow, and I really need to start getting her packed for camp. It takes so long - I have to label everything, there’s only a finite space to pack, I pack outfits in zip-locs to keep her organized. It’s a process.

DDOT - DD1 had softball last night, so I took her and DH stayed home with DD2. He had a few beers while I was at the field. So when I got home, he was in this weird argumentative mood he gets into every now and then. So he kept trying to pick a fight. I finally told him he was being an ass and I was tired of fighting so I was going to bed. He’s been steering clear of me today. Probably a wise decision.

[supertrooper1]

It was an experience to say the least at the motocross track last night. Beau's cousin crashed in the practice and couldn't race because he was banged up. Cousin's son's bike broke during the practice. Beau let his son's friend race his bike and he crashed. He didn't get hurt but he did a lot of damage to Beau's bike. Beau was very disappointed because he can't find some of the parts, others won't be here in time for Memorial day weekend, and all are expensive. He was going back and forth last night on whether or not to ask his son's friend to pay. I wish the guy would just offer up the money.  So after seeing everything, there's no way I'm ready to race.  Beau ran into a childhood friend and his crackhead gf and kept asking me last night how old I thought she was. He thought she looked 60, so I finally looked her up on FB. I'm 3 months older than her! Stay away from drugs and cigarettes!

I got recruited today for a position that I wouldn't touch with a 100 foot pole. It was nice to be thought of, but no way I would work in the office recruiting me, nor would I ever want to work with the person that sent me the email.

Not sure what is happening this weekend. We've tossed around some ideas because the weather is supposed to be somewhat decent.

[xctsclrx]

supertrooper1, I would at least ask them to split of the cost. Ideally they would pay for what they broke. That's how things like this work.

getting my second shot tomorrow. So unsure how this weekend will playout but I can't wait for next.

potty training for the girl is going okay. still working on number 2 right now.

and TGIF; this week has been hard.

[traveltheworld]

After struggling to hire anyone for 6 months, we are THIS close to having 2 new lawyers join us in about 4 weeks. I'm super pumped. I might actually have a nice summer!

[erinshelley21]

MY MOM AGREED TO COME TO MY HOUSE!!!! I'm going to continue to want to pull my hair out, but life will be somewhat easier until Monday. I take her to PT Monday, her follow up is Tuesday and I'm planning on taking her to PT on Thursday. I am crossing all the things my time as a home health aid is done this time next week.

DDOT: I decided to go ahead and start the whole refinancing process last week with the advisor we've used for both houses. I forgot how fast she works and then remembered that's why I love her. I also get to be on the mortgage and deed this time around!! She's always advised against it since I had a lot going on from my dad's estate and you never know what can pop up. Now that all of that is behind me, DH can stop making jokes about throwing me out of "his" house. (Disclaimer: they are 110% jokes) what is even more exciting is we are going from a 30 year to 25 year for the same payment. We are planning on paying extra each month since it's our only debt and it will take it down to like 21 years or something. Considering we are only 22 months into our 30 year mortgage, I'm feeling victorious.

[idahome]

twinmomma: A few years ago I worked at a school for preschool through 8th grade students and they had such a large 2E (twice exceptional) group of students throughout all grades that they brought on a learning specialist who hosted a parent group and worked with the 2E kids.

I know private schools are expensive, but the level of attention and care for this group was 100% beyond what public schools here offer.

I’m glad you have a direction for your daughter and I’m thrilled that you have the summer to figure out a way to set her up for success next year.

[mae0111]

DDOT - I hit my weight loss goal today. I started in January, eating better and working out more frequently and with more insensity.

For a lot of reasons, I don’t feel comfortable sharing this IRL. So I will bury this here and silently celebrate.

[mustardseed2007]

mae0111, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!