Well Happy 2012!
It's a new year, and even though I don't actually make resolutions, I do want to think about the obvious goals we need to make for both Evan and Olivia...and a little for me.
Evan will be going to Kindergarden next year, and in this school district we get to choose where to put him..no restrictions. But, we do have a few things to keep in mind for him because there are several schools that are pretty awesome here. The real kicker, honestly, is that we will never really know until the first couple of days..maybe months of school. I'm praying about it, and a wonderful charter school seems to be a perfect fit..yet, I am really taking a step back and thinking that when things look perfect, it never, ever turns out to be perfect. In fact, for us..it takes a horrible turn sometimes. So, it has me a little leary and I am taking a little time to look into other schools, and really do more homework. But, I am not going to stress too much about it, I just need to be assured that where he is, they are expecting him and are willing to work with him...without holding his hand too much.
Add this along with the goals we have set with the ABA therapists, all more educationally driven and more pinpointed areas that he struggles with, I think we are in a good place to move forward.
Olivia seems to all the sudden have picked up counting to 10..and trying even further, along with saying the alphabet...and identifying many letters, and shapes. Please don't give me any credit, I haven't really worked with her much. Yet, she seems to have an absolute "want" to learn. She is very communicative, and when we tell her something, she gives us the impression that she clearly understands what we are saying. She also, picks up on what her big brother is doing, and I have always had the feeling she doesn't want to be left behind in doing things that he does.
She is also getting to be a terrible little two year old...with all the lovely little "no's" that she likes to say to all of us on a very regular basis. And walking around with her lower lip poked out and pouting over silly things. We can't help but laugh, but, of course, she doesn't think it's all that funny!
And the thing that has us sitting on the edge of our seats is the civilian job opening at the AF Academy. Scott has put in his resume along with really great references, and even has a reserve job specifically created for him from another base we were at years ago..even with the understanding he may or may not get the job. So, we have many things lined up for us for this opportunity.
Still, I am really praying that God will put us where he wants us, even though I really want to pray specifically for here. The reason is that there might be a much better place suited for us. And, because he knows our future and we don't. Not to mention that every time we've tried to plan our life in the past, our plans were somehow derailed and the best things that have happened to us were things we didn't plan for. It's hard to trust, but we are trying very hard to leave it be what it is and roll with whatever happens.
I do wish they would have asked for my reference. It would read:
Hire him, or you're an idiot!
Don't worry, they didn't ask me..!!
I do have dreams of having a house somewhere, sometime, so I can start to spread out and grow in. I have dreams of painting walls..ok..living in a house with painted walls...and getting the little nooks and crannies all filled out and figured out. I guess it's the nesting that's been bottled up inside of me for so long, that us military wives don't get to do. I am trying not to be under the sad delusion that if I could do that, then I'll be more organized, happy..or whatever, but I know that's the farthest from the truth..! I laugh that I can even support the thought..!!
We absolutely LOVE our church here and I have recently looked into starting a Autism support group for moms, since this church is so incredibly massive..the statistics are very high that they have many parents that I could grow and learn from that are further on the journey than
me. I need to see that. I need to know what others have gone through ahead of me, and what has worked or hasn't. I also need to be the support for people who are just starting out. Because
Scott and I never had that, I feel like we need to tell people there is hope and things will
work out for the best. I feel like the reason life has been so incredibly hard for us, is so
that we can turn around and make it better for someone else. I shudder to think of the mom who is just trying to make it through the day, and because of what's going on with their child, they never experience the friendship and growth that comes so easily to other moms. We, naturally, grow a shell that becomes our protective shield, just to keep anything or anyone else from hurting us. And, it gives us a good excuse to give up on friend's all together. So, if I can be any of any use at all..by all means!
And if you aren't asleep from boredom from this silly little blog, the weather here is cold, and the snow is coming down finely..almost like glitter is being sprinkled on the house..wish you were here..!
It's a new year, and even though I don't actually make resolutions, I do want to think about the obvious goals we need to make for both Evan and Olivia...and a little for me.
Evan will be going to Kindergarden next year, and in this school district we get to choose where to put him..no restrictions. But, we do have a few things to keep in mind for him because there are several schools that are pretty awesome here. The real kicker, honestly, is that we will never really know until the first couple of days..maybe months of school. I'm praying about it, and a wonderful charter school seems to be a perfect fit..yet, I am really taking a step back and thinking that when things look perfect, it never, ever turns out to be perfect. In fact, for us..it takes a horrible turn sometimes. So, it has me a little leary and I am taking a little time to look into other schools, and really do more homework. But, I am not going to stress too much about it, I just need to be assured that where he is, they are expecting him and are willing to work with him...without holding his hand too much.
Add this along with the goals we have set with the ABA therapists, all more educationally driven and more pinpointed areas that he struggles with, I think we are in a good place to move forward.
Olivia seems to all the sudden have picked up counting to 10..and trying even further, along with saying the alphabet...and identifying many letters, and shapes. Please don't give me any credit, I haven't really worked with her much. Yet, she seems to have an absolute "want" to learn. She is very communicative, and when we tell her something, she gives us the impression that she clearly understands what we are saying. She also, picks up on what her big brother is doing, and I have always had the feeling she doesn't want to be left behind in doing things that he does.
She is also getting to be a terrible little two year old...with all the lovely little "no's" that she likes to say to all of us on a very regular basis. And walking around with her lower lip poked out and pouting over silly things. We can't help but laugh, but, of course, she doesn't think it's all that funny!
And the thing that has us sitting on the edge of our seats is the civilian job opening at the AF Academy. Scott has put in his resume along with really great references, and even has a reserve job specifically created for him from another base we were at years ago..even with the understanding he may or may not get the job. So, we have many things lined up for us for this opportunity.
Still, I am really praying that God will put us where he wants us, even though I really want to pray specifically for here. The reason is that there might be a much better place suited for us. And, because he knows our future and we don't. Not to mention that every time we've tried to plan our life in the past, our plans were somehow derailed and the best things that have happened to us were things we didn't plan for. It's hard to trust, but we are trying very hard to leave it be what it is and roll with whatever happens.
I do wish they would have asked for my reference. It would read:
Hire him, or you're an idiot!
Don't worry, they didn't ask me..!!
I do have dreams of having a house somewhere, sometime, so I can start to spread out and grow in. I have dreams of painting walls..ok..living in a house with painted walls...and getting the little nooks and crannies all filled out and figured out. I guess it's the nesting that's been bottled up inside of me for so long, that us military wives don't get to do. I am trying not to be under the sad delusion that if I could do that, then I'll be more organized, happy..or whatever, but I know that's the farthest from the truth..! I laugh that I can even support the thought..!!
We absolutely LOVE our church here and I have recently looked into starting a Autism support group for moms, since this church is so incredibly massive..the statistics are very high that they have many parents that I could grow and learn from that are further on the journey than
me. I need to see that. I need to know what others have gone through ahead of me, and what has worked or hasn't. I also need to be the support for people who are just starting out. Because
Scott and I never had that, I feel like we need to tell people there is hope and things will
work out for the best. I feel like the reason life has been so incredibly hard for us, is so
that we can turn around and make it better for someone else. I shudder to think of the mom who is just trying to make it through the day, and because of what's going on with their child, they never experience the friendship and growth that comes so easily to other moms. We, naturally, grow a shell that becomes our protective shield, just to keep anything or anyone else from hurting us. And, it gives us a good excuse to give up on friend's all together. So, if I can be any of any use at all..by all means!
And if you aren't asleep from boredom from this silly little blog, the weather here is cold, and the snow is coming down finely..almost like glitter is being sprinkled on the house..wish you were here..!
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