Thursday, December 20, 2007

Homecoming

We picked up Megan from the airport on the 18th, so she has returned after 15 months in Asia. Looks good-skinny too. Colleen was so excited to see her. Megan hasn't been around much, running errands. Has to get used to driving on the right side of the road again. Didn't seem to have jet lag, but now she is crashed on the couch. It is a little overwhelming to be here with the fast pace, consumerism and prices. Sticker shock for sure. So we all have to adjust and not trip over each other. Her stuff is all over the house, a reminder she is here-don't mind the mess for now. Glad she is back and safe.
Colleen had a hearing test and she has some permanent nerve loss in her left ear. Hearing aid would not help. So we are getting an FM system, where Colleen wears an ear piece and the teacher has a microphone. It should help with her attention as well since it lessens all the background noise of a busy classroom.
Busy getting ready for Christmas. It will be hard that it is the first one without my mom. Megan also has the first one with her grampa gone as well. And that loss is more recent for her dad's family. I don't think that one has sunk in yet.
Hope all of you have a blessed Christmas with all of your families.

Friday, December 7, 2007

Whew!!

Colleen's 2 hour IEP was Wed., and it went pretty well (shock!). And she is progressing in her goals (also shocking!). I'm reviewing things now and need to comment on the paperwork. Now the big question looms-what high school she attend-what will be the least overwhelming for her (and me). And where will Patrick go too.
Megan will be home in 11 days, so I'm prepping for that and Christmas. But things are balanced, for now