Youngest has a slight fever, so doing the babysitting/workfrom home thing today. If Daycare gets a temp of 101 - he stays home and misses the field trip to the Science Museum. That is something that shall be avoided if at all possible. So we’re at home watching Star Wars and taking it easy on the couch.
(ep V - the good one of course - he loves the Wampa)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Another Weekend
Weekends are becoming the same. Cleaning, activities for the boys, more cleaning, and some time to myself in the evenings. Even with the "better" weather, it still is coming down to the same sets of activities.
So what was fun.
Taking the boys to the park.
Taking Rowan to see a movie - He loved Monsters vs Aliens
Working on the laptop and getting a program going
Giving blood
Seeing all the scrapbookers working, and all the kids playing nicely - even Dominic
So some of the same, and some that was better. Maybe even better next weekend.
So what was fun.
Taking the boys to the park.
Taking Rowan to see a movie - He loved Monsters vs Aliens
Working on the laptop and getting a program going
Giving blood
Seeing all the scrapbookers working, and all the kids playing nicely - even Dominic
So some of the same, and some that was better. Maybe even better next weekend.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Incentivising
No, I'm not sure it's a word, but it did help Rowan get out of bed, get dressed and be ready to get in the car and go to kindergarten when I asked him - with no yelling!
All it cost me was a kids ice cream at DQ.
As the ad says - priceless.
All it cost me was a kids ice cream at DQ.
As the ad says - priceless.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Many Meetings
Too meetings in the last week for Dominic. The first was his IEP meeting where we met with his More for 4s teacher, and a few other folks. Dominic and Rowan came along - nowhere else to put them.
The second meeting was in the afternoon, so no kids - just Jenny and me. This was to prep for kindergarten next year, and what kind of help or accommodations he might need.
One son that has autism - one son that has ADHD. Two so very different and similar...
Sometimes I'm not sure how I keep the tears in. These are my children, and I do everything...
I'm not really sure what everything is. Was there something I could have done earlier. Is there something I could do now. Is it better to stand back and do nothing.
How do I know when my choice is correct. Will I even find out if I was wrong.
Two sons.
Two different people.
Two different things that are trying to define them.
Two different people.
Two sets of initials that are trying to overpower them.
Is it my job to defy or accept, or is that too easy.
Right now, I've determined that I need help. Anyone who seems to sincerely be trying to help - gets to help.
My job is to find the help - I think.
No. My job is to love. My job is to use love my sons.
It is the easiest thing to love your sons, so I guess my job is not that hard.
The second meeting was in the afternoon, so no kids - just Jenny and me. This was to prep for kindergarten next year, and what kind of help or accommodations he might need.
One son that has autism - one son that has ADHD. Two so very different and similar...
Sometimes I'm not sure how I keep the tears in. These are my children, and I do everything...
I'm not really sure what everything is. Was there something I could have done earlier. Is there something I could do now. Is it better to stand back and do nothing.
How do I know when my choice is correct. Will I even find out if I was wrong.
Two sons.
Two different people.
Two different things that are trying to define them.
Two different people.
Two sets of initials that are trying to overpower them.
Is it my job to defy or accept, or is that too easy.
Right now, I've determined that I need help. Anyone who seems to sincerely be trying to help - gets to help.
My job is to find the help - I think.
No. My job is to love. My job is to use love my sons.
It is the easiest thing to love your sons, so I guess my job is not that hard.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
IEP
We went to Dominic's IEP meeting tonight. It was his teacher, an Occupational Therapist, a Speech therapist, and us (everyone including Dominic and Rowan). It was nice to see that they had really been looking and evaluating him.
Really the only area to work on is social skills. He still is not respecting other kids (and adults) boundaries, both physically and socially. He will touch and hug, and of course has trouble listening. He is starting again to have some aggression issues with other kids, but it has seemed to narrow down to a few that for some reason give him trouble.
I think he is in good hands, but there is still a lot we need to do at home. I'm very grateful that he will get to continue at Weaver Lake, and not just because his brother is going there too.
Really the only area to work on is social skills. He still is not respecting other kids (and adults) boundaries, both physically and socially. He will touch and hug, and of course has trouble listening. He is starting again to have some aggression issues with other kids, but it has seemed to narrow down to a few that for some reason give him trouble.
I think he is in good hands, but there is still a lot we need to do at home. I'm very grateful that he will get to continue at Weaver Lake, and not just because his brother is going there too.
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Movie Night
Just got back from dinner after going to see Watchmen. I enjoyed the movie - thought the acting was very good. I didn't enjoy the music, felt like it was over done. I'm not sure about the ending and what was different. The reviews mention something about a squid, but I honestly don't remeber.
Anyway - don't take the kids. To much violence and sex - sometimes both. Comment from the group was that it was the ultimate geek movie!
It did take me right back to the eighties.
I can't wait to see the directors cut from the video. It was obvious that much had been cut.
Anyway - don't take the kids. To much violence and sex - sometimes both. Comment from the group was that it was the ultimate geek movie!
It did take me right back to the eighties.
I can't wait to see the directors cut from the video. It was obvious that much had been cut.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Different Strategies for ADHD
SO Rowan had a pretty bad day at Taekwando. He had trouble paying attention, and after acting out had to sit down for part of the class. Of course I did the wrong thing and yelled at him in the car. So a new plan is needed.
First thing is to concentrate on, well, concentrating. We are going to practice sitting and being still - while things are going on around us.
Next, get more information. I've started reading a book, "Driven to Distraction". It was highly recommended on Amazon, and I think it will be OK even though I've just read one chapter.
Next is to look around for some help. Perhaps the Alexander Institute or if I'm lucky something closer.
First thing is to concentrate on, well, concentrating. We are going to practice sitting and being still - while things are going on around us.
Next, get more information. I've started reading a book, "Driven to Distraction". It was highly recommended on Amazon, and I think it will be OK even though I've just read one chapter.
Next is to look around for some help. Perhaps the Alexander Institute or if I'm lucky something closer.
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