Yesterday was our annual IEP meeting at the school for the kiddo. I went in anxious because the last couple of years have been us going round and round about them insisting the kiddo is on the autistic spectrum while I (someone who has actually worked with children on the spectrum) plus a couple of doctors have said he's not. Last year they were ( Read more... )

This year for his spelling assignments, the kiddo only has to pick one activity from a list and do it each week. (However, after September, if he makes 85 or better on the previous week's spelling test--and I feel compelled to add he's never scored lower than an 88 on a spelling test--he won't have to do any activity so long as he keeps testing ( Read more... )

I have repeatedly been frustrated with the school. They refuse to acknowledge his initial diagnosis of Expressive Language Disorder and continue to insist he must be on the spectrum despite his lacking several key symptoms (and the opinion of other doctors). Frustrated again, this morning I just googled his disorder and found this video on ( Read more... )

We stopped by the bank today so I could deposit my monthly check. The usual teller wasn't working at the window and the one who handled the check apparently didn't see the kiddo in the back seat. As we pulled away, kiddo noticed the absence of his standard sucker and/or stickers, so he got a little upset and a little whiny.

Jade: (teasing) "Don' ( Read more... )

"Never, ever press the self destruct button!" - Kiddo, aged 7

Ladies and gentlemen, these are wise words. Heed them well.

(And yes, it was indeed a well-timed pick-me-up.)

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We had to write sentences with the kiddo's spelling words as we do every Tuesday for homework. One of his words is badge. While trying to help him come up with a sentence, we had a moment that made me giggle.

Jade: "Let's think. Who wears a badge?"
Kiddo: "The man ( Read more... )

This being the second week of school, the students in the kiddo's class have been doing some assessment testing for reading and math so the teacher can figure out where everyone's strengths and weaknesses lie. Plus, she can design classroom groups to benefit students who might be lagging in one area or another. I have to say the kiddo's scores ( Read more... )

A couple of weeks ago, I was in the bathroom getting ready to jump in the shower since I was feeling cruddy (it was late afternoon). The kiddo completely ignores Sam sitting on the couch and runs down the hall to knock on the bathroom door.

Kiddo: "Mom? I want a snack."
Jade: "Okay, I'll make one after I get out the shower ( Read more... )

So, I'm catching up on some linkspam in various journals I lurk, and I found a link to the Red Riding Hood trailer. I think I've read a review of the book it's based on and I remember feeling unimpressed by the premise and the characters, but Gary Oldman's name was attached so I had to watch out of morbid curiosity ( Read more... )

Jade opens up her new Sony Walkman 16GB mp3 player.
Jade: "Aw, it's so small and cute."
Kiddo: "It's not cute! It's awesome!"

Kiddo: (In a very matter-of-fact tone.) "After Scobby Doo is over, I'm going to play Nick games." (Points at my laptop, which I am currently using.)
Jade: (Raises an eyebrow.) "Oh really?"
Kiddo: "Yep!"

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