Thursday, December 29, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
12-27-2011
Well....we pulled it off. Christmas that is. I wasn't sure it was going to happen this year, but it did despite the fact we remodeled the office/classroom and our 2 bathroom just days before. I had absolutely no Christmas spirit leading up to the big day. But must say, i enjoyed the actual day just as much as in years past.
An interesting development this year, Santa wrapped the gifts and even wrapped the door leading in to the living room. The kids loved it. the big ticket item this year was a 3ds for each of them. Lily also got tights, a peace sign messanger bookbag, and leggings. Luke got an automatic pencil sharpener, socks, and fireworks (which ended up being a HUGE hit with him).
Mom and Dad came down around 0900. The Crowells came at 1130, only a half hour late, and Doris came around 1150. We ate hoagies as we pleased and snacked on junk through out the day. Mom made her famous chocolate cake w/ peanut butter icing for Baby Jesus' birthday cake. She also made vanilla cupcakes for Lily who prefers vanilla to chocolate.
We were all pretty healthy this year. Fighting colds, but we managed to keep them at bay.
Yesterday Charlie split firewood out in the back forty while I took the kids to Ballocity for 4 hours. Good times.
An interesting development this year, Santa wrapped the gifts and even wrapped the door leading in to the living room. The kids loved it. the big ticket item this year was a 3ds for each of them. Lily also got tights, a peace sign messanger bookbag, and leggings. Luke got an automatic pencil sharpener, socks, and fireworks (which ended up being a HUGE hit with him).
Mom and Dad came down around 0900. The Crowells came at 1130, only a half hour late, and Doris came around 1150. We ate hoagies as we pleased and snacked on junk through out the day. Mom made her famous chocolate cake w/ peanut butter icing for Baby Jesus' birthday cake. She also made vanilla cupcakes for Lily who prefers vanilla to chocolate.
We were all pretty healthy this year. Fighting colds, but we managed to keep them at bay.
Yesterday Charlie split firewood out in the back forty while I took the kids to Ballocity for 4 hours. Good times.
Friday, December 16, 2011
12-16-2011
Last night was bittersweet for me. I went to graduation to see my last group of nursing students graduate. I am sad to be leaving my job as a clinical nursing instuctor. But, happy we are in a place where I can afford to leave work and focus on doing what's best for Luke.
Charlie and Lily are out at a basketball game. Luke and I are holed up in the bedroom, I on the laptop and him on the ipad.
Our painting project is finished, thank you sweet baby Jesus. We had guys come in and paint the office/classroom and both the upstairs and downstairs bathrooms. I hated the paint fumes and spent a good part of this week shopping and running errands. Anything to keep me out of the house. But it's finally finished! Tomorrow we're going to Rusty and Laura's to pick a vanity countertop. Then we'll do Chocolate World since it's only a few miles away. We're having new vinyl flooring installed in the downstairs bathroom Monday. Then, I think I can seriously honker down and get this place in shape for Christmas.
Charlie and Lily are out at a basketball game. Luke and I are holed up in the bedroom, I on the laptop and him on the ipad.
Our painting project is finished, thank you sweet baby Jesus. We had guys come in and paint the office/classroom and both the upstairs and downstairs bathrooms. I hated the paint fumes and spent a good part of this week shopping and running errands. Anything to keep me out of the house. But it's finally finished! Tomorrow we're going to Rusty and Laura's to pick a vanity countertop. Then we'll do Chocolate World since it's only a few miles away. We're having new vinyl flooring installed in the downstairs bathroom Monday. Then, I think I can seriously honker down and get this place in shape for Christmas.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
12-7-2011
So very much has been going on since my last post my head is spinning! Actually, on my birthday, Luke had his first meeting with a child psychologist. I got him to go by saying it would be his birthday present to me to just go and hear her out. Since then he's met with her a few more times and she met with Charlie and I last week. She's diagnosed Luke with moderate to severe anxiety and high functioning Asperger's Syndrome.
After talking with the psychologist, each other, and a lot of soul searching, Charlie and I have decided to take Luke out of the classroom setting and have him attend cyber school from the comfort of our home.
I've resigned from my job. Friday will be my last day. It would have been my last day with this group of nursing students anyway. I would have been off until the last week of January. But I wanted to give my boss plenty of time to find a replacement and so I let her know last week that I won't be coming back.
Right now I'm in the process of gathering information on the right cyber school to enroll him in. I didn't know where to start, so I contacted the school principal. She pointed me in the direction of the IU. I'm getting information from them and hoping we can keep Luke enrolled in his school, just attend classes at home.
Charlie has Ryan and David Jr. (from Trade Masters) painting our office which will be converted into the office/classroom.
So much is happening and on top of that is the mental/emotional stress of knowing Luke has fallen through the cracks for so many years. I feel angry and disappointed with myself and the school district. Hopefully, we are now on the right path for what is best for him! My main concern is his health and happiness.
After talking with the psychologist, each other, and a lot of soul searching, Charlie and I have decided to take Luke out of the classroom setting and have him attend cyber school from the comfort of our home.
I've resigned from my job. Friday will be my last day. It would have been my last day with this group of nursing students anyway. I would have been off until the last week of January. But I wanted to give my boss plenty of time to find a replacement and so I let her know last week that I won't be coming back.
Right now I'm in the process of gathering information on the right cyber school to enroll him in. I didn't know where to start, so I contacted the school principal. She pointed me in the direction of the IU. I'm getting information from them and hoping we can keep Luke enrolled in his school, just attend classes at home.
Charlie has Ryan and David Jr. (from Trade Masters) painting our office which will be converted into the office/classroom.
So much is happening and on top of that is the mental/emotional stress of knowing Luke has fallen through the cracks for so many years. I feel angry and disappointed with myself and the school district. Hopefully, we are now on the right path for what is best for him! My main concern is his health and happiness.
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