So…today has been a pretty busy day filled with all the stuff that goes with getting a family ready to go back to school. That includes me! AND…it just hit me a little bit ago.
Taylor, my oldest daughter will be starting her first day of her Senior Year in High School tomorrow. To many of you reading this…this may sound as of no big deal to you…it happens to be something that almost every Mom goes through with their child. Yes…this day was bound and determined to come whether or not I wanted it to.
My truth is…that tomorrow I will be either putting my 17 year old daughter, who has cerebral palsy on a bus or driving her to school for her first day of High School. She will be going on a campus filled with over a thousand students… I have so many mixed emotions that I attempted to write them down…AND then the tears just got in the way…so I decided to record a little video for you…AND maybe just maybe another parent is having a challenging time at this very moment…and they will know that they are not alone.
Even though the girls weren’t with me yesterday during the Wedding…it seemed as if we all required a recovery day today. I chose not to take the girls to the Wedding since I was in the Wedding party itself. They stayed home with a family friend Danielle. She has watched them when I needed someone to hang at the house for about 4 years now. I can’t tell you how great it is to have someone at my house who knows how to handle an emergency, knows when medicines are due & what dose without me giving him/her the routine spill AND someone who isn’t intimidated with Taylor’s little behavior bursts. What a blessing it is when she can watch them.
The Wedding was absolutely wonderful. Ron & Tiffany planned an awesome event. Everything was perfect! Even the surprise thunder/rain storm that occured 2 hours into the reception. I think it was perfect and even though I looked like a drownedrat from being in the middle of the storm…it was a great evening filled with lasting memories until early in the morning. Watching Ron & Tiffany last night…made me realize that I have been settling in all areas of my life…and I get it now that I can have it all. For the first time ever, I believe it. They really are amazing to watch…AND he really is great to her. He treats her like a Princess…and he often tells me I deserve the same from any man that is with me. Ron has been a great example to me of who and what a man should be to any woman. I’m grateful for him and grateful that he found someone as great as Tiffany.
Jorden returned today from Reno visiting my brother. It’s great to have him home. He had an awesome time…with his cousins, hiking over rocks on the Lake, and ordering room service! My brother said he was an absolutely perfect gentleman, and him & my Sister-n-law would have kept him another month if they could. It’s great to hear this and helps me to be excited about the Gentleman that he is becoming. Jorden’s plane arrived about 20 minutes early while I was waiting in line to get a security pass to meet him at his gate. He called me when he got off the plane and informed me that he would wait for me at his gate. I can’t tell you how great it is to have a child who is independent and who I can fully trust to make sound, rationale, and responsible decisions. Even though, Erin & Tay can be independent, they still require more supervision in some areas than others.
After picking up Jordy boy, I ran him by the Barbershop and had his hair cut for school. We rented some movies and we made grilled cheese sandwiches. All four of us camped out in the living room and had a movie day. Oh, it was so needed…We haven’t done that in awhile and boy is it wonderful!
This time of year is absolutely CRAZY (with all caps!). Every year the week before school starts for the kids I start back to work. I started on Wednesday. Therefore, I will be back teaching on Monday, Taylor will be starting her Senior year of High School, and the twins will be starting their 8th grade year in Middle School.
There are many things to do each year when my children start school (especially due to their needs). I need to touch base with the teachers, staff, & make sure they have everything that is needed for school. To top it off…I am currently as I type…prepping for a Wedding tonight for my Best Friend Ron and soon to be wonderful Bride Tiffany…(who I helped introduce and am in the Wedding party). You can imagine…that it is pretty hectic in the Little Family. This might explain for the shorter blog entries…and after tonight…I promise to fill you in on the Back to school festivities (which I am sure you won’t want to miss!!!)
It has been quite the busy day. My Mom has been gracious to watch the girls for me while I worked today and while I was at the rehearsal dinner at my friend Ron’s Wedding. It’s my second day back at work and I had an awesome day meeting some of the new teachers and visiting with the ones I have worked with in the past. I am so excited to start the school year with children on Monday. I can’t wait!!
Things have been rather hectic with school starting and a Wedding that I will be in tomorrow. If you don’t know already…I am a “Groom’s Woman” That is really not a normal role…but in this Wedding it has been made one for me . One of my best friends Ron is getting married tomorrow and he has asked me to stand next to him. I am honored and privelaged to be there while he marries up to a wonderful woman Tiffany.
I was there when they met, and there when they got engaged…so I guess it is completely normal that I get to be there when they tie the knot! As I write this completely exhausted…I thought I would share with you a video that I put together for them as a gift from me.
I originally wrote my header as “Back To Work” and then I quickly deleted it…because in reality it’s really not work. If I haven’t told you before I’ll tell you now… I love what I do for a living…I just love it!!
I work with 3-6 year olds who have been diagnosed with Autism. This is my 7th year as a Special Education Teacher and my 3rd year working just with children with Autism. I wish I could explain the feeling I get inside when I get to interact, play, and teach. I recognize the opportunities that are available to change a child’s life. Most of all, I wish to properly explain how year after year these children change my life. It’s not the child who has autism, its the child who see’s things so simply, who never gives up, and who trusts whole heartedly.
Today was the first day back for the 2010-11 school year, and the next couple days will be spent preparing & planning for next week when the students come back to school. I just love this time of year. I’m giddy with anticipation and can’t wait till I get to see the kiddos on Monday.
So…today has been a pretty busy day filled with all the stuff that goes with getting a family ready to go back to school. That includes me! AND…it just hit me a little bit ago.
We rented some movies and we made grilled cheese sandwiches. All four of us camped out in the living room and had a movie day. Oh, it was so needed…We haven’t done that in awhile and boy is it wonderful!
. One of my best friends Ron is getting married tomorrow and he has asked me to stand next to him. I am honored and privelaged to be there while he marries up to a wonderful woman Tiffany.