I will need to find a new physician, get acclimated to our new neighborhood, figure out where to shop for groceries but those things can wait. However, registering the boys in their new school needs to be accomplished as soon ad possible. I want the new principal to have time to be prepared for us. There is so much more to consider with a special needs child than a typical student. I am hopeful that our change in schools will be a good one for the boys.
Even if I have half the anxiety I has this past year, I will consider it a successful change. Any time the school number appeared on my phone, I would dread answering it. Did Alex hit another teacher? Would I be told that Alex would be suspended, or worse, that we were going to be sued? Did the school staff lose Gabriel again? Would Gabriel have another potty accident because his teacher insisted that he wear a belt? Would another staff member give me parenting advice; explaining that spanking is legal in Florida?
When I went to the school to get the boys, I never knew what would happen. Gabriel was supposed to be escorted to the gate. No one followed through and I would wait while all of the other parents would leave with their children. I wasn't allowed to cross into the school grounds. A couple times, Gabriel's teacher would literally stomp down the sidewalk toward me with Gabriel in tow, clearly exasperated by his behavior.
These few examples are why I am hopeful a different school will work with us to give the boys a free and appropriate education. It's a big question mark but we will know soon enough
Along with planning, organizing, and packing comes a lot of cleaning. We have a large back deck at our townhouse. We included the children in our efforts to clean the deck. They had a lot of fun with the water and soap. It was fun to watch their enthusiasm and we were grateful for their help.
Your kids are so cute! Love that they helped you all on the deck. :) I can't wait to hear all about your new digs!!! Wishing you a quick and painless move.
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