Monday, Oct 20

I met with the psychologist and team at school today. The meeting went well and the psychologist is looking to make a determination as early as Oct. 31st as to whether an IEP or 504 would be best for C. I have some forms to fill out and return and the teachers have further testing that they are required to do. They did say that they didn't have to do the full GEIT testing since the process was started at the other school but I know that no results were made or transferred so I want to insure that what ever direction the school proceeds in, is done with enough information to determine what is best. It all feels so casual.

Homework was interesting today. C took about 2 hours to do it but really did not focus on it. I think she could have done the modified assignments in less than an hour but chose to be distracted. Yes, I feel she did conciously choose to not focus. I even pointed it out to her and she said, I have nothing else that I need to do tonight. True, but why would she want to stay at that table for that long?? Perhaps because she can get my attention whenever she needs it while she is there? There is no such thing as too much attention from Mom. It really does drive behaviors. I feel like she is a bottomless pit at times that I just don't have enough to fill her up... no one does.

We had a good day. A great night! She is doing much better with sleeping. Those pills are good for her rest. She does need a higher dose of the ADHD meds if you ask me. She is less fidgety but still NEVER still. It is definately an improvement!

Tomorrow I have a shoulder surgery. It shouldn't be a real big deal but I will be in a sling in the coming weeks. Just as an FYI so you aren't shocked when you see me!