Parent Teacher Conference

Today I had a parent teacher conference to discuss my son's progress in school. Everyone was very positive, accenting all of his accomplishments. However, truthfully, progress is painfully slow. I have to remember to take things one day at a time, and to try not to think about what will happen to him when he grows up. A positive side to his slow progress is that he will probably qualify for summer session. That means that I won't have to worry about getting all of his therapy privately. We will be having a meeting with the Committee on Preschool Special Education to determine if they feel he is eligible for the school district's money. This is one of the many reasons I am glad I am not working. I am his advocate. I must be present at all of these meetings to fight for my son to get any services that are available. When I was working, it was impossible for me to attend all of the meetings. Also, most specialists only have hours during the working day, and taking him to specialist appointments was difficult as well. He has no school during parent teacher conference days, so I can be home with him today and tomorrow, he's been home sick many days the past few months, and he will be having minor surgery next Thursday, and I will be home for him then too. His Daddy is taking the day off, and his Grandma will be coming up to take care of his sister. I'll be glad when it's over.
We bought my son a guitar tonight. A $30 acoustic guitar from Target. My son has already broken two strings, but has been playing it all evening. He LOVES his guitar. He's too cute.