Three significant things have happened this week that have been miracles.
1. I decided to fight my HUGE red-light camera ticket in court yesterday. Because the officer who issued the ticket (using the camera?) didn't show up to court, I get my whole $456 back. SO glad I went in and took the time.
2. Today I was an advocate for Julianna at a meeting put on by the area board for developmental disabilities--in attendance was the new Director for the Inland Regional Center (the IRC has denied Julianna year after year even though she's diagnosed with autism). The new director wanted to hear firsthand from parents their concerns. I emailed the person in charge of the meeting and after hearing my story, she wanted me to be one of the key speakers at the meeting and share my story. We'll see if Julianna will finally get help! The IRC services help more at home, which is something I've needed for years now.
3. And here's the BIG one--drum roll--Julianna can now go #1 IN THE TOILET! We decided to hire outside help for a few sessions (and only had to do this because the IRC isn't helping us--big reason why I spoke at the meeting) and toward the end of the last session, we had a miracle! She did it! We are so happy for her. HUGE burden lifted from me, even though this really is the beginning of another long road to finalize it, but for her to do this makes me so glad we paid for the extra potty help.
So those are my updates!
Sorry it's sideways (I was too lazy to rotate it on my camera.) Now those blue boots are very special around here. Lots of his friends have rubber rain boots (don't ask me why they sell them here). So of course he's always wanted some. Well, I've always wanted to get him some, but they are not cheap. I happened to see some on clearance for $5 at Wal-mart, when Blake was with me. They are a little small, but they'll work for now. HE LOVES THEM! Now he can be a Jedi, or Batman, or whatever he wants, all the time. He used to wear my Ugg (not real Ugg) boots around and now those are ruined. I'm glad he has his own now.
Blake's first day of preschool--second year now. The co-op is in its second year and it's going to be great! He told me he had to wear his hat, because "we wear hats to preschool."
Her Kai-lan shirt from Grandma. She loves it! Especially because Rin-too (the tiger) is on it.
Better late than never! Here's Julianna on her first day of 1st Grade! (which ended up being Aug. 31st so we could spend more time at home potty training). It was also picture day, so even more reason to get her dressed up! I volunteered on the first day and got to stand next to the guy taking her picture and approve the smile! It was fun. I like her class and her teacher. I'm hoping it will be a great year. And I'm proud to say that this girl is a BIG GIRL! Only 4 weeks and she is fully potty trained. What a difference it makes around here.
