Bittersweet... the end is near

[momofrussell]

Well... I am starting to get all sentimental on this transition.. those bittersweet emotions are starting.Our IEP is tomorrow AM. With no complications (and none we can all see right now) this will all be done tomorrow and on his way to the new school. And except for working out bussing... we are sure I can start taking him probably pronto... once we sign that IEP...it's a done deal. happy and sad.

I had a nice talk with Russell's current teacher on the phone after school today.. and the new teacher did come to observe Russell. I was thinking we asked her with such late notice, that it wouldn't pan out for her to observe him prior to the IEP. But it worked out. And I am glad.. I felt very strongly this needed to be done but we were kinda pressed for time once the date was set. Lori talked with the new teacher for about an hour.. she got to see Russell in class and in Music class and realised he was like NIGHT and DAY in both different settings. (hence, the Music Therapy that is in the works.) She got to see him on the playground too. So.. it was a good meeting.

Lori and I talked about the IEP tomorrow and just went over again, the wants and needs of Russell. I then turned emotional on her LOL... I realised it was getting to be that time... and when it's time, can I come in and we do a "send off" for Russell with the kids... that I would like to see the kids and help explain where Russell is going. I form all these emotional bonds with all these kids, parents (well some of them LOL) and teachers and therapists and admin people.. and I am truly happy he is getting replaced but OH SO SAD to have to say Goodbye yet again. His teacher this year is great and I truly appreciate all the time she has tried to spend with him. And the school as a whole is awesome! Lori said she is a party kinda gal LOLOL.. and even if it's quick notice... we will throw a "going away party" for Russell ;D That sounds nice!

So.. I am kinda sad tonight.. knowing the end is near... and a new beginning is on the horizon for us.....

A.

[updowns]

Aaaw A, hugs to you. I am so glad that everything is working out for Russell and his new placement sounds awesome but I can relate to the "end of an era" sadness, so hugs hugs hugs........

Stella

[Monique]

Hi Ade, i think thats a great idea to have a going away party for Russell. In fact so good that I think we'll do the same when the time comes for Jameson. He is actually doing much better at school and starting to get in the routine of things and i feel bad about pulling him out again. The teachers have actually said he is doing better and his speech therapist is great and I will hate to have to leave him too.

Hopefully, once your over this hump, the rest of the year will go smoothly and you can settle into life again. I feel you all the way!! Sounds like Russell bounces back real good, hopefully mommy will too

Your in my thoughts often,

Monique

[poojamom]

A,
Glad everything is finally in to place. The swim centre where Pooja takes lessons and her private speech pathologists who have been seeing her for the past 8-9 yrs are also planning a going away party for her and It is harder on me than Pooja LOL, we form such a special bond with so many people who enter our kids lives, it is sooo hard to say bye.
Wish you well for tommorow and talk to you soon

[Jodi]

Hey A!

I've been reading your posts (crummy stuff going on for sure) and I'm so glad this phase has started for you!!! Peaks and valleys girl!!! Hang in there... you are doing great.

Jodi

[Emilysmom]

A~
I'll be thinking of you today. I can certainly understand how you'd feel sentimental about all of this!!! I'm hoping and praying that this new placement will be SO good for Russell!!!

Susan

[Chester]

Transitions are so hard. It's not fun leaving what you have and the future is just so unknown. I have a feeling that the future holds bright opportunities for Russell!

Dawn

[Kristen]

What is that about the toughest decisions are the right ones? I hope it is a smooth transition and you like all the new people and that Russell does, too!