Morning! I have to work today. Yuck! I need to figure out a way to be independently wealthy. Anyone have any ideas?
I've been meaning to write to you. My son (now 3) has been through a lot of what you're just going through. From 2-3 he received one on one therapy in our home, once a week to get him talking. Now he goes to a speech therapist in our school district twice a week. We're getting ready to move him to a preschool class environment.
We're also going to see a pediatric developmentalist in the next month. His pediatritian and the school's psychologist want him evaluated for autism. Dh and I pretty certain that he is autistic (high functioning) but still has some issues.
Sorry for writing a novel about that. If you ever want to talk about what your son is going through or have any questions, feel free to PM me.
steph
Thanks for sharing this with me Steph. I'm finding more and more people who have been through the same thing, it's just not something everyone talks about. KWIM? It really helps though to hear that others have been through it and have survived. I wish only wonderful things for your son, and hope that you get the answers you need. I was a nanny in a former life (college), and took care of a 4 year little boy with autism. So, I do have a little experience with therapies and treatments. I wish nothing but the best for you and your family.
That doesn't sound too bad. My twins received speech and OT for awhile. So did my son. It helped them all a lot. They won't shut up now. Are you sure you want to do this??
Kidding!
My son went to pre-school for his speech issues. I cried when they told me I should send him to pre-school. Ruben was working two jobs so I could stay home with my son and NOT have to send him off with strangers, and now they were telling me that was the best thing for him??? I resisted, but finally gave in.
It was the best thing I ever did. He went 2.5 hours a day, four days a week, and he loved it. By the time he entered Kindergarten he was already reading. So I now think pre-school can be a good thing, especially if it's one that is set up to address certain issues like speech and/or OT.
Hi Beth! Thanks for sharing also! I have found a great preschool in the area but the waitlist is 23 children long for this year. I know I will have him in it for next school year though. I also thought I was doing the best for my child by keeping him home with me. I think emotionally I have, but now it's time to get him out and socializing. Your story really hit home to me. Thanks!
Anyone know anything about Ipods? I'm thinking of getting one for DD for Christmas. Shuffle good enough? Or is the Nano really that much better? Help!
I have 3 ipods, a regular one, a nano, and a shuffle. I would say ge tthe nano for sure. The shuffle is great for walking and running. I put my playlist on it, and go. I can not see what song is playing or coming up next, and I can not scroll through my songs and pick them out. (I can forward through a song though.)
The nano has a screen. I can set up different playlists, and choose from them. I can scroll through songs, and choos ewhat I want. I can watch videos on it, and put pictures on it. The nano does sooo much more than the shuffle does. I'd say the shuffle is a great add on to your collection for quick and small music listening, but for normal everyday use, the nano would be best.
My regular ipod is full of childrens music, and is in my sons room. I have 5 lullaby playlists on it for him, plus playtime lists. He loves listening to music. It sits in a speaker base for him to lissten. It serves as a stereo for us. I love my nano becuase it does everything the big regular one does, but is smaller and more cool looking (colors!).
That's my 2 cents on the ipods!
Heather
Oooooh good one!! LOL 
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I'm so glad to hear you had a nice trip other then the rain during the party. Can't wait for more details. And some pics! 
