Back to School

Well the summer is over and Nathan went back to school today and now we have to get back on the school routine. Nathan did fine going to his class and sitting in his chair. He was thinking he was going to go to Ms. Penney's(his transition teacher)and was pointing to where her class is. But I told him the he might see Ms. Penney sometime during the day but he had a new teacher. I think he will do fine. We did go to open house Friday night and she seemed real nice. So I am hoping that his first day goes real well.

I had a wonderful birthday. Aunt Trish and Uncle Terry came down Friday night because my Dad decided it was the right time for him to be baptized. This of course was a thrill for all of us. My Dad just turned 77. Of course Aunt Trish is the best Aunt ever and so wonderful words can't even describe her. She had a lot to do with him making up his mind, since she had been writing and communicating with him for a long time. Thanks again Aunt Trish you are the best and I love you so much. That was the best birthday present ever. They went back to Oklahoma yesterday after a wonderful birthday lunch.

We did decide to continue having Nathan go to Occupational Therapy over the school year after school. He will be going on Tuesdays at 4. He only gets an hour at school and he will get another hour after school so we figure it definitely can't hurt. He really does like the therapist that he had over the summer and I know will like seeing her during the school year. I guess that is about all the news. Just keep Nathan in your prayers that he does great this year at school and adjusts well. I hope everyone has a wonderful week.

Very Successful Dentist Visit

Yeah! Nathan had a very successful trip to the dentist today. He actually laid down on the seat for the very first time and let Susan, the best dental hygienist, clean his teeth. Thanks to Stacy, an awesome OT, who was there to help. I was so happy and proud of him because that is a big deal for him and this is the first time that Susan has actually been able to do anything to his teeth besides just counting them. He even opened his mouth and let Dr. Dacus look at his teeth. Stacy told me that now that he has had a good experience he will probably not have a problem next time because he will remember what she did. So another worry off my mind.

This is the last week of summer break and I am starting to get a little more nervous about Nathan starting school. I know he will do good and that Ms. Penney, his teacher from last year, will check on him. Open house is Friday night and we get to meet his teacher and see his classroom. It is just so hard to believe that Summer break is almost over it has gone by so fast but we did have a fun one. Well I guess that is about it I just wanted to update everyone on the dentist visit.

Tax Free Weekend

Yeah! Arkansas finally decided to do a tax free weekend mainly for back to school stuff. But it does include shoes and clothes and a lot of other stuff. We went to the shoe store this morning and got Nathan some new shoes for school. Then we went and bought all of his school supplies so we are ready for school to start. Nathan has one more week of summer break then school starts. Next Friday is the open house at school. I am still a little nervous about him being in a regular class all day but I know he will do fine it will just be a change for him and me.

He has been going to Occupational Therapy this summer twice a week and she has been really working with him on his sensory issues. I posted a couple of pictures of him one with a little smiley on his face and one with a fish. It is real big for Nathan to let his OT paint on his face. I was proud of him because that is good for him. He will get OT at school but he does not get a lot(just one hour a week)so we think we are going to keep taking him to the same therapist after school probably once a week during the school year also. They think it will be beneficial for him and so do we. We have good insurance that covers 50 visits a year. So in Jan. his 50 visits will start again.

Nathan goes to the dentist on Tuesday. He has never really had a successful trip, she has been able to just look in his mouth and count his teeth. The OT that has the clinic that we take Nathan to offered to go with me. She said she has gone with other kids that have had trouble. She has a service dog, Omari and took him the other times. I don't know if she will bring Omari or not but I know she will be able to help. She is so wonderful and the best, it is her gift being an OT for kids. I will let everyone know how his trip goes. Just keep us in mind on Tuesday and maybe say a little prayer for us.

Well I guess that updates everyone. I will probably post pictures of the first day of school.