The Happy Dance
Emma’s been doing a little happy dance (from the confines of her wheelchair, of course) this whole week. Today was the first day she was SUPER excited for school. But every day when I pick her up, she’s SUPER excited to tell me about her day. And here’s my theory on that. If you’re not happy, how much are you really going to learn? Especially, for a globally delayed 7 year old. So, while other parents might want their kids education as their number one priority, we’re starting back at square one with Emma. Her happiness is my number one priority. If she’s happy in the academic environment she’s in, that will be more conducive to learning. Who’s with me on this?
So…to recap. While we’ve had a few “upsets” in the morning hours, today we had none. And while she usually doesn’t want to mutter a word about school, I can’t get her to stop talking about it! This is what I want from her. How can anyone guarantee that? Especially people who don’t even know her. Do you see where I’m going with this? Please don’t make me spell it out because my language might become ‘colorful’. Just sayin’.
She’s happy. I’m happy. Word.
I love love love Emily in TIEE. I will never ever allow her to be mainstreamed again or to be in a Public School. I am so happy that Emma is at a great school. I makes all the difference in the world and you will see it transcend to all aspects of her day
Yeah the problem is that this school is like a rehab school. So she won’t stay here forever. But I can’t look that far into the future right now.
Hooray! I have always dreamed of this for my boys. And, yeah, homeschooling kind of does that for them, but I really wish I could find a place where they feel they belong.