Archive for May, 2009

We Are Still Here!

May 26, 2009 · Filed under Andrew, Elijah, Family, Just for fun, My Boys, Parenting, PooWee, life, me

There’s so much going on here. I’m ready for a day where I can stay in my jammies all and just sit and knit. Oh, I’ll be waiting awhile!

Andrew

His last day of high school is Thursday. Graduation is on Monday evening. WOW OH WOW OH WOW! My lil baby boy is NO LIL BABY BOY! I’ll be sure to post a picture of him in his cap and gown!

He’ll be packing his things up and heading to his father’s home until he turns 18 in August. Then he plans on getting an apartment with his friend. If he doesn’t go with the apartment he will stay at his father’s house. I don’t blame him for this decision. He has the entire basement. His room a rec room and his very own bathroom. Why would he move back by me where he only has his bedroom. I worry though because his father and him “clash” quite often. Their personalities are the exact same and that gets them into trouble often. Of course he’s always welcome here.

His father called today and he’s going out to get Andrew’s Graduation present from us. The two of us went in on a laptop for him. He knows that was our plans and has been whining for it for MONTHS!

I’m also knitting him an afghan as a more personal gift. He better have it for life. (I still have one that my mom made me when I was in preschool. Holes knots and all!)

Funny thing is I started this afghan 5 years ago on our way to Disney. I had full intention to give it to him for Christmas that year. Yeah-well…that didn’t happen. And yet today I am knitting like mad to get it done. I probably have a good three feet to do yet. I want it to be BIG!

Elijah

Newest news with Elijah is we are applying for a Children’s Visual Companion Dog for him. Chances of getting one we are sure are low. But, we are giving it a chance.

I believe one will also assist with his insecurity, and fear of being alone “issues”. Wouldn’t it be completely AWESOME if he could look at toys and I could  go shopping for a new bra, without him whining about being in “that” section.

Other than that, Elijah is just well…he’s Elijah! Keeping me on my toes. Trucking along with therapy. Constantly has his guitar in hand. (I just wish the amp would BREAK!) When Elijah’s home the neighborhood knows. :)

PooWee

My lil monkey! He’s doing great! He’s such a smart lil man.

Now that the weather is nice he is practicing his temper tantrum when it comes time to going in the house. He loves skateboards. Rides them on his belly. Loves to play tennis, well…try to play. His swing is getting pretty darn good!

He rebels the shopping cart. I believe he feels he should be totally unsupervised in a store and be able to do as he pleases. THANK GOD for Grandma. She will often take him so I can get my errands done.

I made the mistake of getting him a Strawberries and Cream Frappicuno at the “lovely coffee shop”! Anytime we pass it he says and does the more sign. What’s he think…money grows on trees?! :)

He’s going to be having another speech assessment soon. I’m looking forward to just seeing him get all excited about the therapists visit. He LOVED her big bag of goodies. He had a blast last time. I know it’s a good thing when he didn’t qualify, but I was disappointed too. Just because he did enjoy the visit. It was FUN! He’s trying to talk more, but it’s just not coming around. I grew up with a speech impairment. graduated from therapy when I was in fourth grade. My father had a stuttering problem. So who knows!

He’s at daddy’s right now and I so should be doing some housework. It’s not often that his dad takes him during the week. Usually it’s on the weekends when I’m at work.

Me

Trying to keep one step ahead of the laundry and dishes. Knitting til the wee hours of the night to get that darn afghan done.

Trying to keep all of Elijah’s vision stuff straight. From his CCTV battle to his IEP to the new application of the dog. (13 page application!) Then there’s his name change process. Oh and yeah, we’re still going through therapy. I’m not even going to go into details with that one.

I’ve got to get the car fixed (tire alignment) and oil change pretty darn soon. Elijah goes to his first camp June 19th. Plus, we would like to go to a Vision Conference June 15th and the 16th out of town. UGH!

PooWee, Elijah and I planted our flowers yesterday. They look lovely.

I’ll get a pic of the new hair do up soon. I like it. I actually could go even shorter and probably will next time.

Well, gotta get to that housework!

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Good Things Are Happening!

May 7, 2009 · Filed under Blind, Elijah, PooWee, visually impaired

POOWEE IS POTTY TRAINED!! YAY!!!!!!!!

We are so proud of our big man! He hasn’t had a diaper on for two weeks now! Except at night, which he is starting to fight about. Last night he actually woke up and walked to the bathroom. I’m still wanting the diaper on at night though!

He’s so cute in his little unders! His doopa is much easier to pinch too! :)

At times he goes to the bathroom all by himself. If I go in he holds his hand up to me and says, “Get out!” WHATEVER!

Other times he says, “Pa Pa” for potty.

Then there’s the times he pulls his pants down way before he’s to the bathroom, and walks all the way with his pants around his ankles. Yeah, this is nice when your in a public place. :) Goof-ball!

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Update on Eli’s CCTV!

GREAT news! Elijah’s VI teacher,K  had written the Lions Club and one club responded.

This club is getting together with another group and are going to fund a portable CCTV for him.

Portables are much cheaper, so they think they can do it. K thinks Eli will really like the Sense View.

The Lions will be discussing it at their meeting on Mon.

K is also looking at another option. Our local technical college is closing their low vision center. DEVASTATING NEWS!! She’s trying to find out what they will be doing with the equipment.

It is very sad that this program is closing. The closest low vision service for us will now be 2  1/2 hours away. Eli and I did go there two years ago. It was very helpful in learning what was all out there for Eli. I’m planning on getting him in again before they shut the doors June 15th.

I think I will still pursue my insurance company for a desktop CCTV. If the attorney for disability rights feels we have a chance.

A desktop on has it’s definate benefits. Especially when it comes to Eli working to improve his reading fluency. The screen is way larger, giving him more words to see and being able to read ahead. The portable one only has a 4.3 inch screen.

We’ll see… I sent a packet of information to the attorney. She called yesterday left a voice message that said, “Got your packet of information. It’s very interesting! I have a few question. Please call back.” But, when I did she had just left the office. I’ll be calling today.

I’m somewhat feeling guilty for continuing the fight to get him a desktop one though. Is it right for me to accept a portable one and try to get him a desktop one? They both have their benefits and will be very useful for Eli!

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