Kindergarten Updates

Kindergarten was a big step for Trey and for me. Probably more for me. Trey went to school all day last year, going to two preschools. However, these days, it seems like Kindergarten is the new 1st grade and there are a lot more expectations from this age group. Trey is handling the transition to "seatwork", etc a lot better than I had thought he would. I met with his teacher and resource teacher today for an hour to talk about Trey and the things that I was afraid were not happening in the classroom. Trey's teacher used to be a special education teacher and I thought she would be so good for him. I seriously started having my doubts after I had emailed her three times before getting back a response. Our school system is supposed to have a rule of 24 hours to return contact. That was not happening, so I had to cc the principal on the last two to get a response. I just felt like I wasn't in the "loop" as to what was going on with him in the classroom. He was having some behavior issues (most minor, some not so minor) and I was really concerned that he was not getting to be successful and that his modifications for the IEP were not being met. After meeting with the teacher and resource teacher, I feel a little better. At least I feel better that I am not thinking of pulling him from the school. I like our home school, but I know I also need to do what is best for Trey. I hope I didn't come across as "that mom" who all teachers dread see walking into the building....but I hope she knows I will become "her" if it means doing whatever I need to do for my son. For now, I am his voice.

5 Year Check up

Trey had his 5 year check up on Tuesday...and yes, I am just now getting around to posting about it....it has been that kind of week! Trey weighed in at 43 pounds (only 2 lbs up from last year!) and was 46" tall! He is basically a skinny, muscular boy! He did great....luckily no shots, only the flu mist, which he handles really well!

The down side to this visit was his doctor. There are many in this practice and we like most of them. I will be scratching this one off my list, however. When discussing Trey's diagnosis from last year of ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder, he responded with "that is a made up diagnosis" (in reference to SPD). I was taken aback. At first, I didn't know what to say. Then I responded with what I did for a living and how I see kids like Trey all the time in my classroom. I really wanted to tell him to come spend a few hours at my house and then tell me it doesn't exist. I was really shocked that he just flat out said what he thought...without disregard to my own personal opinion. I guess he thought since he was the doctor, that he knew it all. I have news for him!

At least I know my little guy is growing and, overall, is healthy and happy. That is what matters most. :)