So, Thanksgiving break started out rather difficult...Lydia was being rather difficult last weekend...on Sunday, we were so whipped and went to church because they had child care...as the week went on, we all got into our groove and had a great week with just the four of us. I had typed up a calendar of my want-to's and Matt even surprised me with wanting to (I don't know if want is the right word...he mentioned it and I jumped all over it :-)) go to the Ft. worth Parade of Lights. It was a bit overwhelming for Lydia, but we made it through 40+ floats...Lily loved it and waved at all of the floats. The highlight from the parade was Lydia's trip to the porta-potty....ugh! She said she had to go...it was dark....we both got in there and she put both hands on the wet seat while I hurried to find the flashlight app on my phone....I got her on the potty and she went...I helped her with her pants and when we got out, I dug in my purse for my wet ones and scrubbed her little hands....that's one of those moments when you think maybe I should just call now for the antibiotic!
In about a week, we'll have Lydia's next ARD... She did qualify for OT so the decision to begin services will be made. It will also be the meeting to place her in Life Skills...this decision has become harder as she has become so settled in her class...we even went to a friend's birthday party. While it tears my heart apart, I know academically it is necessary. I pray it is a smooth transition and that she will continue to flourish.
Brags on Lydia...She was Wildcat of the Month at school!!!! We also went to Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio a few weekends ago...it's an amusement park for special needs kiddos....both of the girls loved it!!
Miss Lily is growing by leaps and bounds and is really coming into her own. She is really starting to talk and make her personality known. She definitely gives Lydia a run for her money!
I've been busy managing these two sweet strong-willed girls and teaching preschool two days a week. I have an awesome class and really enjoy it. I must say parenting has calmed me as a teacher....some days, 16 4 year-olds are a piece of cake compared to my Miss Lydia...
Okay, so here's the photo dump....in no order :-)
