I love having the school year end so my little chicks can be home and have a break from the routines and structure, but I also love having school start so that we can get back into routine and structure! I'm such a fickle mom!
Today is the first full day of school. Yesterday they went to pick up their schedules and get a locker. They were home by lunch time! I still managed to get some grape juice canned and find my kitchen, but there is still a ton to do to regain order and control! I am looking forward to it!
Aww control... Back to school also brings adjustments with Jacob's schedule. Feeding him before 10:00 am, getting him to bed on time so he can get up in the morning and figuring out his day at school. We have a wonderful school to work with! The administration, teachers, bus drivers, EA's (educational Aides) and students are amazing to listen and work through what needs looking at. I am grateful. But I always find myself debating over what to bring up and what to let go. I have come to see that I like to have control and it is the most difficult when it comes to my children~ especially Jacob who can't speak up for himself. (Although yesterday when we were talking about having him eat lunch in the cafeteria he let us know with out a doubt that he did NOT want that to happen!)
My goal is always to be a part of a working team trying to do what is best for Jacob and those working with him. I never want to be the cranky mother pounding my fist on the table making demands, (I haven't found that to be very effective) but there is a fine balance between what to fight for and what to let go. Sometimes I get it right and sometimes I don't. I am grateful for the patience of others.
It is one part of being Jacob's mom that always keeps me guessing and I don't always like being that person who has to rock the boat. But lets face it, sometimes we don't get very far with out a few waves! I hope that I am getting better at letting others have a turn at the ores. That's what this journey with Jacob seems to be about, learning and growing. Some times it can be painful, but for the most part it is a beautiful experience! One that I appreciate everyday!
I hope you have beautiful day, I plan to!
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3 comments:
It's so true that sometimes some table pounding is necessary. You are Jacob's Mom and main advocate! As you said, without him having a 'voice', you know his language and his likes and dislikes and if those things or needs are not being met, then pound away. I hope all of your kids have a great new school year! <3
I love reading your blog. Hugs to you and your family.
Sallly
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