Thursday, November 19, 2009

IEPs and 504s (IHP, too?)





So the bad news is that Bo's teachers will no longer be coming to the house and he will no longer be eligible for tutoring. The good news is because at our annual IEP assessment, it was determined that he had met and exceeded all his goals and he is now academically at or above the skills expected for his age. WooHOO! However, because of the gross motor set-backs resulting from his broken leg, he still has some catching up to do in that area, and he will continue to get PT services for that area of development. On a PT note, he continues to make strides in feeding clinic, showing greater tolerance for tooth brushing, and we are setting the goal of complete tooth brushing in 3 months.

We were able to get his H1N1 from the pedi, too. Hooray! Bo was not too happy about that, but quickly came around when I found the reward sticker stash. He's starting to express new ideas, not just what he literally sees, and not just parroting back what he hears. It's pretty hilarious. We are so blessed.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Friday, November 6, 2009

Heartbreak Hill

One of the beloved children I follow; suffering is coming to an end. Send them your energy, your prayers and your love. An unimaginably heartbreaking day. www.gavinowens.com

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Breaking Radio Silence


We wanted to surprise my sister at her wedding, because she was essentially trying to elope, but wanted my parents there. So to preserve the surprise, I couldn't bring myself to update in the fear of spoiling the surprise. We successfully surprised the bride and groom, and got Bo to Hawaii and back in one piece! The only downside was that I ended up getting h1n1, but thankfully it was mild for most of the time I was ill. Still recovering in Michigan, but delighted that we had such a successful long distance trip. Bo's cast came off less than 24 hours before our departing flight. What a crazy month.