January 2012

This is a picture of Hayden's first day back to school after a long holiday break. He didnt eat much at school so we stopped by Burger King for his favorite chicken fries.

We moved him up to a new Montessouri class that is more age appropriate for him. And although these other children seems so far advanced compared to my little one... We believe this is a step he must make. Yes, he is comfortable and happy in his previous class and teacher... But those children are younger, do not speak much, and are not as independent in their play and activities which is where Hayden should be at.

Here comes the dreaded tears again.... One because It's an entirely new campus, teachers, and kids. And two because he must be up by 8 and out of the house by 8:15. This will prepare him for Kindergarden (as well as us night-owls)!

Another thing that is different now is he will have an assistant following him in class to keep him on tasks with activities while acquainting him the daily routines. No other kids at school need this and quite frankly... Hayden has special needs. We just hope that this will be temporary. At the moment he attends the Montessouri school 3 days/ week and the other 2 days are reserved for one and one speech therapy at the University of Houston Speech and Language department.

We are sooo fortunate to have such loving and supportive parents to help us in every way to overcome this speech issue. They have happily accepted the job as Hayden's assistant on those 3 days (mine for 2 and Steve's for one day).

In the morning still wiping the goo from my eyes, my mother and father show up at the house bright and early with smiles and such good energy. Energy I don't usually have at 7:30 am fixing Hayden's breakfast and lunch while getting things together for the day. We all go to school together and work day starts for Steve and I. They love calling me with the play-by-play of his day. Mom is the one assisting Hayden while Dad (obviously physically unable to run around with Hayden) acts as chauffeur mainly.

They are the best!!!! We are soo lucky!

Just a conversation to explain what was going on...

Mommy to Hayden... "grandma and grandpa is going to help you at school, ok. They love you! And when you have children... Mommy and daddy will help you too. Okay? "

Hayden... "okay"

His 'Okay' is the cutest!!!! Love it!