School House Rock

I still plan on homeschooling Annie. However, Annie's OT believes, (and I agree), Annie would benefit from a structured setting for awhile to teach her to be a little more compliant-little miss independent! Yesterday I started looking for a for half day program, (I refuse to be away from her all day!).

I found a great half day program, but they wouldn't accept children who weren't potty trained. While I understand this, Annie is a special case. She physically can't potty train-they HAVE to make exceptions.
I almost cried! I mean seriously, schools can't make exceptions for special needs kids?! She was like, "well you have until September to get her potty trained. You can talk to your doctor." Oh gee, you know, I've never talked to him before about this. Maybe I'm just being a lazy Mom and need his guidance. Give me a freaking break! I told her that Annie's brain is all ready to potty train, but if she ever does potty train, she won't be able to for a few years.  Ugh

I called countless schools and either they had an issue with potty training or it was too far/too pricey. I was defeated by the night.

Today I met with a local Christian preschool that was willing to allow Annie even with the potty training issues. The director seemed super sweet and was open to letting Annie in...she just kept getting hung up on her "special needs," and recommended sending her to the public school special Ed program. No thank you, (besides being an all day program, Annie does not need a special needs program!).

Thankfully she met with us and realized Annie would do just fine at her school. As far as curriculum, etc, this school may not be my first choice, but it allows Annie to attend, it goes 5 days a week from 9-11:30, goes over the summer and its 5 minutes from our home. Sounds perfect to me!

I'm not sure how long I'll keep her in school...we'll just play it by ear and one day we'll pull her out and start full time homeschooling again. :)

Annie and I got dressed up for our meeting to ensure we'd be allowed to attend, (didn't want any hindrances). ;) I'm mean, with her looking this pretty, who could say no, right? ;)

Hugs!

I can't begin to express how much I miss blogging. Sometimes I feel like I'm writing to myself, (and if I were I'd be totally ok with that! I love having this to look back on!), but I do love to know I have readers! I know there are readers out there, even if I don't know you are reading, (say hi sometimes people!), and I miss sharing with y'all. :)

So to all my readers, here's a hug! Miss and love y'all! I'll be back to officially blogging soon, (Lord willing). ;)

What's Goin' On

-We got free dinner last night because it took a long time to get our food, and by the time our food came mine was wrong. By the time it came, everyone was done eating. I figured they'd comp my food, but they comped all of our food!

Also, Annie choked, like truly choked, on her cheeseburger. Thankfully right when I was about to take action, she threw up and got it out. I've been certified in CPR at least 5 times and I still felt lost and unsure what I needed to do, (which is why I'm thankful she threw up). I'm still blown away and so thankful that I didn't have to perform the Heimlich!

-I never thought I'd say this, but I love doing the dishes now that Annie loves to help me! Just think of how she'll improve as a helper when her wheelchair comes in (any day now). She took out a plate and I took too long to take it and she said, "please can you take the plate." I apologized and she said, "no, you say, 'sure I can!'" She makes every aspect of life a pure joy!

-Playing... Notice her doc mcstuffins in a wheelchair. ;) Also, she picked up her wedding day Cinderella and held her while scooting with one hand across the floor. :) nothing holds her back! She also is seen "driving her car" as she says with her bff, China Girl.

Annie is in love with Captain America...and no its not just because there is a big A on the helmet. ;) we're didn't buy this, but we did buy her a Captain America book-she was quite excited! Lol

Annie's New Bff

We finally bought Annie her China Girl doll, (remember her twin from Oz I posted about a few days ago).

SHE LOVES HER!

She has not stopped playing with her since we got her. It's not that she won't stop cuddling with her, she won't stop playing with her! Moms, I know you know the difference! She even slept with her last night! Makes my heart happy!

During the movie, China Girl gets injured and then fixed, (she's a China doll remember). When she gets brave enough to walk, I turned to Annie and said, "Annie, she's walking!" To which she relied, "she's taking steps! She's taking steps!" My heart exploded! During therapy we tell her to take steps, so she saw that China Girl wasn't just walking, but was learning to walk! How sweet is that?!

Annie's 2nd adoptionversary is this August, and the theme for her party will be China Girl. :) I was already planning on buying all the China Girl merchandise anyway, so that will make my job easier. ;)

Pic for "on a whim"

The pic for my below post didn't attach... Here's try #2

On a whim

Last night I cut more than a foot of hair off my head and gave myself bangs- on a whim. :) it's the second time in my life I've done this. :) Annie loves it! "I love your hair cut Mommy!" "your hair cut it so pretty Mommy!" Upon seeing this pic, "Mommy's hair in the picture is so gorgeous!"

I blew it dry, but didn't style it. (looks better in person) Also, I'm sans makeup, so be nice. :)

Sad Blogger

We are still without internet and I miss blogging daily! I hope y'all miss me too! ;)

Here are pics of Annie painting our nails last week. She's always been a very neat and tidy child...so much so that she can paint nails surprisingly well!