Today we had Jackson's annual IFSP meeting. Basically we looked at our therapy goals over the past year and checked off the ones he has met, and set new attainable goals for the next year. It's pretty straight forward, and we adapted some of his old goals that he partially met. This allows every care provider to be on the same page as far as Jackson's therapy and education.
Speaking of education... we also found out today that Promise Road Elementary will have a Developmental Preschool Program! In February we met with the school board and they were unsure if this new elementary school would implement a program or not. It was approved by the board last week, which means Jackson will be attending school right at the front of our neighborhood! Before he would have gone to Stoney Creek Elementary, which is still less than 2 miles away but this school is new, and within walking distance. It adds a little bit of comfort knowing that I'm only 2 minutes door to door if he needs me. Jackson will start attending preschool after his third Birthday in October. I know he will absolutely love it, but it's a little bitter sweet for me.
The 'bump' on Jack's head has healed nicely, you can't even notice that it was there. This kid is resilient! Friday night I literally thought Jackson had pneumonia... he was coughing non-stop in the middle of a deep sleep. He had no other symptoms other than a cough. The Ped's office is obviously closed on nights and weekends, which seems to be when everything happens, so I went to the drugstore to find a remedy. Did you know they don't make cough medicine for children under 4? Well I didn't, but I do now. I bought honey elixir by "Little Remedies," and that was pointless. You have to drink it in order for it to be effective, guess I should have read the label a little better before I purchased it!(he uses the tube for his meds) By Sunday morning Jackson was back to his old self (of course) so we didn't need to make a trip to the doctor!
Jackson has been up to some new tricks lately. He has learned how to completely sit up on his own. Before he used the couch or coffee table to wedge his feet under and would sit up using his abdominal muscles. Now he can do it with no assistance of any sort (i.e. coffee table, couch, us holding his legs down, etc.) This is a huge milestone for him, and something that we have been waiting FOREVER for him to do! Did you see how he climbs the stairs? I thought this was pretty innovative, bust also shocking when I found him that far up! He also learned (from daddy) how to blow bubbles in his milk using a straw... he thinks it's hilarious. Me, well not so much. I would rather him drink the milk. But I pick and choose my battles and had to take a video of it!
(sorry for the quality, it was dark and my camera was low on battery)
