I'm All Ears

It's almost here... And these two are excited.



This guy has been counting down the days for 2 months, watching the Disney trip planning video, and studying the park maps like there's gonna be a quiz. He can't talk about anything else...He. is. pumped. And I love it.



This little girl can't wait to see Minnie. She has learned all the important princess songs, and will sing them for anyone who will listen. Her brother's excitement is contagious, and she has definitely caught it as well.

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I'm excited too. I've got the matching shirts...



And the surprise Goodie Bags...



I'm just so ready to watch them take it all in for the very first time. I'm ready to feel the magic...



In 24 hours the car will be packed, and we will be almost ready to load up our sleeping bugs, and be on our way. I can't wait!

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And in other news... This Thursday was the staffing meeting to determine Maddie's eligibility for services from the school system. It didn't go well. Maddie did not qualify for PT, PT tracking, OT, or Speech. (for those wondering about the speech: She has a stutter that surfaced about 5 months ago that has not resolved) The only service she has qualified for is adaptive PE. Needless to say, I was stunned...and angry. And there were tears. Lots of them. I sat there, feeling helpless, and listened to their PT list off every challenge and difficulty Madison has, and explain why it doesn't factor into her educational environment. It doesn't matter. It's not their responsibility because it won't effect her ability to learn. To be honest, I knew after her evaluation that it would be difficult for her to get PT, but I always expected tracking. Tracking allows the child to be on the radar of the PT...They check in on them, and talk to the teachers about any issues. They are just simply "aware" of the child, and make sure any issues are addressed. I am frustrated, and I'm not sure how to proceed. I'm not sure if another evaluation would make any difference, and if it did, would the service even be worth the fight? I don't know. I do know I will continue to do everything I can to make sure Maddie's needs are met...even if I am the only one meeting them. And now I'm going back to my happy place, because in 24 hours we will be on our way, and I will not let this bring me down. I'm done. I'm spent, and I need a vacation. I need some magic...now, please. :)