We had a very busy week last week; Joey was home from school all week so it was rather exhausting having all three kids: Joey 4 1/2, David almost 3 and Abby 3 months) home with me all day. We did not leave the house except to run necessary errands and Joey did very well.
Last Wednesday at our skills training at Fraser we found out that Joey will be seeing a new skills trainer; the new Fraser Clinic in Bloomington opens on March 1st and they set us up with someone that was supposed to be transfering to Bloomington; however the girl that we see now is switching to part time hours so they are keeping her in Minneapolis. This was very frustrating news to me; it took Joey 4 weeks to get used to the person that we see and now he is going to have to get used to a new person. I have not noticed much of an improvement thus far from the skills training so hopefully we will see some soon.
Joey starts his Occupational Therapy (OT) tomorrow morning at The Childrens Therapy Center and he also goes back to school tomorrow after having 12 days off; it could be an interesting and very stressful day;-)
We have decided that this Summer we are going to do riding horse therapy with Joey. Riding therapy strengthens leg and trunk muscles; increases balance and coordination; helps riders to focus; develops social skills; builds a sense of self-esteem, trust, and belonging; and can even overcome sensory issues. Majestic Hills in located in Lakeville so it's close to home. Joey will do the riding once a week. I think this is going to be very beneficial to our little man.
The Ten Commandments for Parents of Handicapped Children
1. Take one day at a time, and take that day positively. You don't have control over the future, over today, or over any other day, and neither does anyone else. Other people just think they do.
2. Never underestimate your child's potential. Allow him, encourage him, and expect him to develop to the best of his abilities.
3. Find and allow positive mentors: parents and professionals who can share with you their experience, advice, and support.
4. Provide and be involved with the most appropriate educational and learning environments for your child from infancy on.
5. Keep in mind the feelings and needs of your spouse and your other children. Remind them that this child does not get more of your love just because he gets more of your time.
6. Answer only to your conscience: then you'll be able to answer to your child. You need not justify your actions to your friends or the public.
7. Be honest with your feelings. You can't be a super-parent 24 hours a day. Allow yourself jealousy, anger, pity, frustration, and depression in small amounts whenever necessary.
8. Be kind to yourself. Don't focus continually on what needs to be done. Remember to look at what you have accomplished.
9. Stop and smell the roses. Take advantage of the fact that you have gained a special appreciation for the little miracles in life that others take for granted.
10. Keep and use a sense of humor. Cracking up with laughter can keep you from cracking up from stress.
11. There is no 11th, silly. (See the 10th).
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