PSGs, Growing Up and Birthdays

Friday was the much awaited PSG for term one . I invited his EIP co ordinator from last year to attend as a sort of hand over of info. Somehow if the info is coming from another educational professional instead of an overeducated, knowledgeable, "I know my child" parent; educators are much more receptive to it. It went well but officially he has no funding yet but it is expected, story keeps changing people. Something about part funding for another child who was coming back but hasn't yet..Not sure how it ties in with Mr 6 but apparently it does. All my fears aside, he has an aide, some woman whom has been an aide for the school for 30 years...That's fine and good but I'd like to see some clarification of credentials ( like First Aid!!!) rather than her just being someone the school/church is helping out with part time work. Numeracy was discussed and he scored low when tested ( my take is he has no numaracy recognition, lets call it like it is , please) The principal told me that he was astonished that the boy described and scored in the results and paperwork he got last year was so unlike the boy he saw at school. They have been observing him for signs of absconding the school yard and watching for the explosive behavior and NIL has happened (YET)
He is not socialising with other children in the playground as he is happy to play on the equipment alone that way he is un challenged by their skills and does not have to keep up with them, he does not have to try and learn the rules of their games and therefore s not at risk of non acceptance or ridicule. SMART BOY. My baby is growing up, he happily shows me the letter he has done each day and his other book (poetry, religion or reading) he proudly shows Daddy his work too but by then has forgotten the letter or the characters name. He had library for the first time on Thursday and although he had library at kindergarten and has been a regular visitor to the local library since he was 2, he was proud as punch of the book and his bag. He took it to his speech appointment to show his speech pathologist.
He has had two appointment's with his speech pathologist, first was to retest his receptive language and last Thursday was to retest his expressive language. Then she will work out some programs for him that work in conjugation with his school curriculum. They have hit it off straight away and she is very patient with him and he responds well to her, I am so glad I went with his EIP co ordinators recommendation. On the subject of ancillary services like speech, once your private health insurance runs out (if you have it) or in lieu of it. You can apply with your GP for an Enhanced Care Plan via Medicare. Whilst usually for high dependency type conditions,it can be used where therapy is long term. It can be used for speech, podiatry, chiropody,Aboriginal Health worker, audiology,Mental Health worker inclusive of mental health nurses,occupational therapists, psychologists and some social workers, physio, chiropractor, and osteopath. This plan pays $45 for each visit towards FIVE visits for any one of the above or a combo if approved by the GP every calendar year. Not many people know about it, Medicare do not advertise it and Mr 6 qualifies for it.
Mr 6 is 6 now, he turned the big boy number yesterday, he got very enthused about it and was awake at 0730 on Saturday morning wanting his presents, which was ok because the kids had swimming lessons any way. He got his Thunderbirds 3 rocket, he now has TB 1, TB 3 and TB4. For such a cheesy marionation show from the 1960's he certainly is a big fan, he prefers the older shows with the marionation(animations with puppets or marionettes) to the new movie but likes that too. He also got Spiderman PJ's from Nana, a whole lot of rubbishy trucks and such from my BIL and SIL(brother in law and sister in law) they never really put much thought into presents. Mr 6 opened the present , took one look and said "Oh no, not this, this is not good" they say from the mouths of babes come gems!!!

Valentines Day

I was thinking about VD past and realised that 20 years ago I was at the Dire Straits "Brothers In Arms" concert on VD 1986 with 2IC and a few thousand others. It was a Friday ( how's that for a memory) and was 38 degrees Celsius, (or very high 30's). The tickets were a VD gift to each other..I think. Yesterday I arranged for 2IC to get 2 lots of little choccie hearts delivered from The Chocolate Box (YUM)
The delivery was made but 2IC being the workaholic he is, did not go to the front office to collect the package as he thought it was work related and would get it tomorrow on his way in. When I called him on his way home to ask if he had received a delivery, I heard him say "NO,... Oh oh". And being the chocoholic he is..He hightailed it back to the office( he was actually getting a lift to the station from a work mate so the work mate told him he should go back and get them) So he came home with his 1/2 kilo of choccie hearts tore open the packaging and threw one heart shaped container at me and said "Happy Valentines Day". Rarely the romantic but when he trys he does well. I did not marry him for romance ( too much is BORING) we are soul mates, melded beings, so alike but so different, I never recall thinking he was the "ONE" but that I did not want to be apart from him or his life, that our lives were linked in some way and that a piece would be missing if we were not together.

This is me???? Maybe, could explain a few things....

Your Seduction Style: The Dandy

You're a non-traditionalist, not limited by gender roles or expectations. Your sexuality is more fluid than that - and you defy labels or categories. It's hard to pin you down, and that's what's fascinating about you. You have the psychology of both a male and a female, and you can relate to anyone.

What Is Your Seduction

You're an Expert Kisser

You're a kissing pro, but it's all about quality and not quantity You've perfected your kissing technique and can knock anyone's socks off And you're adaptable, giving each partner what they crave When it comes down to it, your kisses are truly unforgettable

What Kind of Kisser Are You?

You Have a Choleric Temperament

You are a person of great enthusiasm - easily excited by many things. Unsatisfied by the ordinary, you are reaching for an epic, extraordinary life. You want the best. The best life. The best love. The best reputation. You posses a sharp and keen intellect. Your mind is your primary weapon. Strong willed, nothing can keep you down. Your energy can break down any wall. You're an instantly passionate person - and this passion gives you an intoxicating power over others. At your worst, you are a narcissist. Full of yourself and even proud of your faults. Stubborn and opinionated, you know what you think is right. End of discussion. A bit of a misanthrope, you often see others as weak, ignorant, and inferior.

What Temperment Are You?

Does it ever end???

Will there ever be a point in Mr 5 almost 6's education when I will not have to fight and pursue people for what he needs and what he has a right to??? I thought we had come full circle with this; he got funding, ipso facto he gets an aide...No biggie. But no, its not that simple, despite the Catholic Education Office(CEO) having no published info on due process for funding, PSGs etc as the Department Of Education(DET) do, and me having no formal, written confirmation from the school of funding ( only verbal from the principal that he has 5 hours a week aide). Firstly I get palmed off to the Deputy Principal,(DP) fine, he handles Student Wellbeing etc,then after I track him down; he has to wait till after the Leadership meeting to arrange a time with me( why?? I am unclear). SO finally yesterday, I pin the DP down to arrange a meeting......And he has to refer to the PRINCIPAL and have him there too!!!!! I really feel I am getting the run around , Mr 5 Almost6 has no aide to date and the Principal tells me yesterday that they have two other children who may get funding and they will not be advertising for an aide until Term 2.
MY SON HAS FUNDING NOW>>>WHAT HAPPENS TO THE $1500 FROM TERM ONE? I also get told that the priest is the employer and has to make the decision as to whom to employ for the job!!!!!
So now I have a meeting on Friday with the DP and the Principal, Mr 5 Almost 6's early intervention co ordinator is coming ( on her day off, so it better not be cancelled) I have a feeling of loss of control here as the guidelines are in accessible to the public and you only have what you are being told by the staff at the CEO and always the same person, whether you ring the regional office or the main office,...You are referred back to the same person. Today I spoke to a psychologist at the regional office who was very informative about the process and says I can ask about the utilisation of the funding from term1 if he is not being supplied with an aide till term 2. One of the differences I found is that the DET or State system funds the child, whereas the CEO funds the program and is designed for the child learning needs. Only drawback is that the school gets the money and its up to them as to how they spend that money, which may mean I have a fight on my hands, even thought the majority employ aides with the money. Mr 5 Almost 6's aide from kinder who is qualified to work in schools took her resume' to the school yesterday (after my meeting with the DP and the Principal). Must have looked like a right set up to the Principal!!!!LMAO I did not know about this until today!!!

Jamies Interview with me

Jamie has offered to interview me, I'm not scared, we're going on a bear hunt...Yeah right. So I have been remiss in answering the questions, let alone looking at them. But now its time to get down and dirty...........

1. You talk about your kids a lot on your blog, showing that you are an excellent mother in the process. What bit of advice would you give new parents so they can be just as excellent at parenting?
OK firstly, I am not an excellent mother...Just seems that way to people. I yell too much and praise too little. Parenting is really about "suck it and see", what works for one family, will not work for another and all children are INDIVIDUALS...So what works for one DEFINITELY will not work for another. Read the books, do the courses, whatever...It really boils down to you, your own childhood, and what you want for your kids. I see mums ( and dads) every morning a t school who hardly give a second glance as the drop their kids off and drive off to work or home. Whilst I do not tag my daughter into school, I respect her wishes to go in by herself without me or her brothers, whereas Mr 5 Almost 6 needs me to take him in ( he is only in prep) Mr 3 may be a different case when he reaches school. I know parents who want to bring their kids up so opposite to the way they were bought up that they confuse the kids and themselves..This may be fine if you had a really bad upbringing but just not wanting to be like you mum or dad is no reason to let your kids run riot. So "suck it and see" is the basis , I think for trying to be a good parent.

2. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why?
My anger levels, I am a person of passion and hotheaded to boot. Cross me and you will regret it...Later not sooner. I am a person of revenge and stealth. My adage is 'revenge is a meal best eaten cold" Not good attributes to have...But meditation is working and I try not to sweat the small stuff and its all small stuff...Or so I try and tell myself.

3. What is your driving force through life?
The fact that you have but one life ( we know of) and should not waste it (too much) on yourself as there is plenty of time for you. You never know when you may not be here so you need to show all the love and friendship to your family and friends now so they know that you care and never have to wonder.

4. If you could be somebody else, who would it be and why?
Enid Bylton and /or May Gibbs for to be an adult and be able to see the world through the eyes of a child as they did would have been a wondrous gift and a great sense of escapism.

5. What was your main purpose to start a blog?
Now I have been thinking about this of late. I think the keeping of a diary lent itself to allow me to vent all my feelings and frustrations PRIVATELY. Doing the same or similar on line, allows me to (SOMETIMES) think before I type rather than just scawling rude words in texta in a diary and wondering a week later why I did it. It gives me a literary ( of sorts ) outlet for the feelings and I get some feed back on it sometimes.

So there it is...Jamies interview with Supamum. Any one care to partake ( not likely) feel free to ask.
Don't forget to wash the windows............