Daddy's Gone A'Shoppin".......

Hi de ho hi de ho it's off to the City we go, Dad with all three in tow... one who wants to stay with Mum, one who wants to go, and one who REALLY needs a sleep. (Thank You Jen!!!)

As always my darling has left shopping till the last, he's not forgetful, just BUSY!!! He often gets his Mums on Sunday morning on the way to visit!!! MIL is not PC savvy so no chance of her knowing this bit of trivia.

Speaking of trivia...Did you know that polar bears skin is black and the fur is clear not white??? There you go, learn something new everyday here.

So at least Madam has gone with Daddy and will take him to Body Shop and/or Dusk mmmmmm we like the same, my little girl and I, she's a bit too much into the pink stuff and not the fragrance but I can live with that for a while.

So I have cleaned house and entertained the neighbor's with Kate Cerbrano and me singing at full bore and now just filling in some time and checking what my pal ,Jen really wrote on my Blog!!! All whilst listening to Melissa Etheridge (not full bore)

So to all the mums...Happy Mothers Day

ARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

Trying to do these damn links for the side bar of this blog is worse then trying to work tables in Access ( all easy now but I did it the hard way years ago) Have used HELP, sent an email got a auto reply with site referrals, tried them all to no avail.....POO, BUM,WEE. I just know I am doing something REALLY dumb with templates (no have not forgotten to SAVE and REPUBLISH).

Guess I have to give up or find a DUMMIES GUIDE TO SIMPLE DUMB BLOG STUFF at Borders or Collins. Or wait for the Blogger people to get back to me. GRRRRRRRR hate it when I can't do something myself and need to get help......GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR :(

If any one is interested its
www.acd.org.au
www.sunburyonline.com.au
www.emailcash.com.au
www.blogspot.guruann.au
www.apraxia-kids.org/
www.dyspraxia.com.au
The last two include forums and list servers,info and support. Apraxia-Kids is US based but they are very welcoming and great to read. The other is NSW based support group for dyspraxia across the board.
That I view pretty regularly

Little kids, Big Voices

One of the things which Govt forget when changing funding issue..is those who is affects and those around them plus five. For every one affected by a funding issue, allow 3plus family members plus another 5 people who are also in the loop.

I have been reading over a submission paper which is in the Education section of the Association Of Children With Disabilities website www.acd.org.au/advocacy/mentalhealththb.htm entitled: The Behaviour Challenge: Issues and Solutions For Children and Young Adults Exhibiting Difficult Behaviour. I have not completed it yet but any comments are welcome via the ACD website, just follow the links..the more comments the more that gets done. Like I said for every one person..there's more and its the MORE that need to comment to.

As I said in my letters to various MPs and our illustious Premier (who has yet to respond, 2 months and counting)

our children have a right to a voice, they do not have the right to take that chance from them

Schools, Forms, Information Nights

Days of phone calls

Evenings of discussions,

Nights of worry and wonder

Will he, won't he

Go to school next year

Not enough information, I fear

Can they do what they need to

In order to get him through

From one class to the next

without struggling, just doing his best

I really need each school to undertake my test...

I' d really like to conduct individual testing on all schools and staff to check their reactions to children with disabilities..Our children are tested to see which school, teaching program, etc best "suits their needs", what about testing the schools and staff for the same?

Testing for Suitability For TEACHING my Child

1) Are you willing to discuss with me and specialists alternative methods for teaching basic numeracy and literacy even if this may mean 2 lots of diverse curriculum?

2) If my child does not qualify for funding under any Govt aid program regardless of diagnosis are you still willing to undertake PSGs (Parent Support Group meetings) on a regular basis together with specialists and medical professionals?

3)Will you ensure that any anti bullying policy is strictly adhered to should my child be vilified by others at school?

4) Are you willing to conduct; in conjunction with the child's parents; an information session for interested parents of my child's classmates who may want to know about the condition/s of my child and the impact and advantages on the classroom?

5) Do you undertake not to discuss my child or their problems/issues with other adults in his presence?

6) Are you receptive to information from the parents, medical proffessionals and other specialists in regards to the child's abilities rather than you own impressions?

I could go on and on in regard to the many questions which parents have...If only we could test them the way the require our kids to be tested.

Pillow Fights, Glasses and Little Growing Girls

Now pillow fights may be part of growing up...You know whacking each other with pillows, an all in; in PJs as kids...Every one did it. Well ,ours got out of hand the other night...Mr 5 now has a black eye, Miss 8 a bruised leg and Mr 2.5 got out of it before it turned nasty..As well s Miss 8's glasses arm got broken...ohh, well, what's health insurance for!!!

She had a script of -0.5 or such ,very minor compared to her mother, and after yesterdays appointment I discovered a few salient facts
1) Kids have a growth spurt at age 7 which effects their eyesight also,whilst the physical growth may not be very obvious, the changes to eyesight is..So have you kids eyes checked regularly esp after age 7 if not before. My little "reading machine" is now in glasses half the power of her mums!!!!( -5)

2) If either parent has myopia (shortsightness) a child is more prone to it than a child of normal sighted parents...Great, just great,..... aren't the genes we share with our kids enough!!!

What the world is to me.... 

What to Do........

At a real loss about no.1 son and the possibilities of school next year or 2007 when he will be 7. He'd need special consideration from DET to start school after age 6, but it would be a given as he'd be in an educational environment such as kinder and EIP. Second year of funded kinder???well, being told its a given...but we'll see. He is doing SO well in some areas bit others he struggles...can't tie shoelaces, use scissors properly, no numeracy skills, not interested in the alphabet, he will struggle to read and write I know.

With the Bracks Govt. changes to funding of Students With a Disability by the withdrawing of SLD(severe language disorder) children from the program..I am unsure if he'd be better of at the State school now..with the funding he would have been..but now? The CEO (Catholic Education Office) has been very helpful about funding...very contary to the info we are getting from the Principal at the Catholic school. He claims that funding is limited, etc I really think he does not want special needs kids at the school..I mean they built a new building and got away with not putiong wheelchair access in, and we had one mum who is in a wheelchair!!!!

End of an Era

Well, its a sad day in freedom land when a great site like Medcraftwatch and Sunbury Politics closes down....Evan has sought legal advice and had to shut down what was one of the better forums I have ever visited.

Ohh well we all got to vent a bit and say what we wanted...including me. I just had to tell about JOIIS (Jack Or Is It Steve) arriving at my house not long after I started on SOL; with the misbegotten idea that I supported him...I support no politician as a politician!!!! I support people who may have the same causes as me or ideals; if the happen to be a politician; so be it. But would never condone or support their party.

I usually vote GREEN...depending on who it is and how they appeal to me..of late there has been no one so I just have my name crossed off and vandalise my ballot(my vote, my choice). You need to be worthy of my vote and few are worthy!!

So I guess all the memebers of Sunbury Politics Forumer will go back to SOL but how many will agree to the new rules and post under theirwhole names..I don't know. I don't like it as it can lead to villification just for expressing your views...plus who knows who's lurking in cyperspace..WATCHING, READING, ABSORBING, WAITING!!!!!!

More writings

This was written by a fellow mum of a child with dyspraxia, it make me cry when I read it but special too. Thanks Ami
Before you were born, you were created in Heaven through the eyes of God as a perfect soul. Ten fingers, ten toes, and two eyes that reflected Heavens light. Pure and untainted innocence illuminated you, and Gods grace encircled your every move.

One special day, God said to you, My child, it is time for you to choose your mother

Whats a mother? you asked.

A mother is a woman of unlimited love, God replied. The one you choose will carry you to life on earth, nurture you, care for you, and love you with every breath she takes. The one you choose would starve to feed you and would die to save you.

You and God walked hand in hand to an opening in the clouds where the rays of Heaven beamed down on earth. The rays encompassed every heart worthy of a child, making all the women glimmer from head to toe like gold. There were so many mothers to choose from.

They are all so beautiful! you exclaimed. How do I decide?

Your innocent curiosity pleases me, God said. Before you decide, you must know that I created you here in Heaven as a perfect soul, but on earth, you will face many difficulties as you grow. Some may see you as different. The path I have set for you will not be an easy one.

What will make my earthy journey difficult? Why cant I be like everyone else? you asked. How is this going to help me pick my mother?

God smiled and said, My child, you will grow and develop, and you will learn and be wise, but just not as quickly as other children your age. There will be limits to your abilities, and you will struggle to find your voice. On earth no one is perfect. I have given each life on earth a path of its own, full of challenges and triumphs much like yours will be. Have faith in me, little one, for I have plans for you. I did not create you without a purpose. As for your decision, God continued, it takes an extraordinary woman to care for such a unique and sacred child. You must find a mother who will see beyond your earthly imperfections, and see you as I do now, a perfect soul.

You sat on Gods lap and together made a list of everything you found and desired in a mother. You discovered a woman who can heal wounds with a single kiss and release warmth in a single embrace. You found patience and understanding, courage and wisdom as well as guidance, security, strength and gentleness. You desired faith and determination and most importantly, love, pure and unconditional. This mother would see you as Gods original creation and love you as nothing less than perfect.

"I think I have found her! She's right down there!" you cried out, pointing through the clouds. "Do you see her, God? Do you see her?" you asked God with unsuppressed excitement.

There, wrapped up in one single life, was a mother just for you. She possessed all your heart's desires. You were in awe at how flawless one human could be, and shyly questioned God, "With all my limitations, will this woman really see me as perfect?"

Yes, God replied. She will see you as more than perfect. She will see your birth as a miracle. She will see the rising and the setting sun in your smile. In your eyes, she will see the gleaming stars of Heaven. Your mothers favorite scent will be your breath as she cradles you to sleep, and her favorite sound will be your enchanting giggles as you dream of angels.

With anticipation, you wholeheartedly looked at God and softly asked, When can I have my mother?

Without a moments hesitation, God held you tight, closed His eyes and whispered, I will always be with you. Now go, my child. Your mother is expecting you. Wrapped within Gods holy embrace, you could feel the rhythm of His heart beating. Mesmerized by the sound of two hearts beating together in unison, your eyes fell heavy and you drifted down from Heaven to your mother.


Ami Cooper Price

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Medcraft Watch

Have to hand to some enterprising, aspiring, freedom of speech type people( hmm sounds like someone else) the creation of Medcraftwatch not only gave a lot of us a "equal playing field" but a total outlet....many have vented (myself included) and are now getting on with our lives on line and off. Enjoying nice convos and debate on a really, really top site. Thank you Evan