Megan's got 47

So today at dance class it was parent visitation day. All the parents got to go into class and video and take pictures. Megan was SO BAD! Not her usual self. She was all over the place, licking the mirrors, pushing kids around, walking up to people's cameras and sticking her tongue out and putting her fingers in her ears (we call it the nanny nanny boo boo face) and not doing any of the dance moves. I was crying inside wishing for the bad behavior to stop. I had to walk out of the room to try and get her to cooperate.
After class, the aide took the kids out to the waiting room and the teacher spoke to the parents. She said:
"is there any questions regarding the class or the recital coming up in May? No....ok, well today as you can see was not our usual class. Megan was pushing and disruptive but I promise you all she has never been like this before, she usually is very good, I think having all the parents in made her a little excitable. All your kids have bad days now and then and today was obviously Megan's"
I was so very thankful that she said something. I know she loves Megan.
I don't want the other parents to think this is how she usually is....I always get such good reports from the teacher after class and today has just made me sick to my stomach. I just keep thinking that all the parents are probably saying things about Megan and it is killing me.
What got into her today?
It seems whenever the routine gets changed a little she acts up?
I have never been so embarrassed I just kept putting my face in my hands....and I kept giving her dirty looks to stop (sometimes that helps).
Too be honest I think it is me. I am the only person she acts up with...I am at a loss and so very upset. It just made me picture how the recital is going to be.

Yesterday was a great day! We got to meet our local down syndrome group for our annual Christmas party. The girls had a blast and looked beautiful in their dresses. They had a band playing Christmas music and then Santa came in and had all the kids sit on his lap. Can you believe I got all 3 kids to sit with Santa with no tears? I was in shock...but it happened. When Santa 1st walked in Megan ran screaming to me as fast as lightening so I am not really sure why she changed her mind. Maybe it was the present he was giving all the kids. Anyway, it was a blast and I wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to Mariah and Diana for doing a wonderful job of putting it all together!

I was gonna get the walk-in kitchen for the girls but I didn't want it sitting in the middle of the playroom taking up a bunch of room. I wanted something to push up against the wall, so after seeing very small kitchens I didn't like too much I ordered this:


I am so excited for them to see it and play! Christmas is not to far away!
15 days and counting!!!!

What BIG gift did you buy for your little ones?

1st can you say a prayer for my husbands mom. Her nursing home is closing after the holidays and so we have been looking for another home for her. We thought we found one but they just called to tell us that our mothers health is deteriorating quickly and she will need extra nursing care so they cannot except her. She is only 59 years old but has had a history of mental health issues which lead to her health issues today (diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, morbid obesity). It is very hard to find a place for her since she does not have much money left.
My MIL is fed up with life and is giving up. I know I pray for that little bit of herself inside that cannot come out and enjoy life, her family and herself. I know it is praying for a miracle but her life has just been so sad.

2nd, my Pop Pop. He is old and his health is deteriorating as well. He has been in pain for some time now and it has prevented him from traveling from FL to PA. I hugged him in August and almost knew it was the last time. Please pray for him to not have pain and to get through this so I and my children have more time with him.

3rd for all the kids in the world who are suffering may it be here in the US or abroad in those institutions. It is not fair and it breaks my heart to read about it and see it. Kate at Ramblings of an Interrupted Mom is having to watch her son Jake go through this now. Please pray that Jake goes in peace and with out pain.

Too much right now before Christmas. Prayers are so important.

David-Thank you for your email.
I hate to even have to respond to this but all we know as parents regarding this situation is that our kids did not get even playing time on the Front Court (regardless of deeper rooted issues). I would hate for this point to be overlooked with the excitement of reinstating Brian as coach and have everything that coach Rushing fought for to be ignored.
I can pretty much answer for all that we are ECSTATIC to have Brian back, but at what expense?
Is the schedule being changed? I did offer to help sit down and figure out the logistics of it all but have not gotten a response. As far as we know all 5/6 coaches agreed to make court time even.

Here is an email we just got regarding the situation. I am not sure how to feel.
I am glad we have him back but not sure at what expense? Do we have a right to question WHY the board reacted the way they did?


Parents,

Brian R will continue to be the coach for your son’s 5th and 6th grade basketball team.

On Saturday you may have observed the fall-out of an issue deeper rooted than the number of games played on a particular basketball court, which would be typically handled by the coach and the division commissioner.

The unfortunate part of the incident was that the kids and you were involved at all at any level of involvement. I think it is safe to say that both PRBL and Brian apologize for having played out their differences in front of you and your children. I also think it is also safe to say that neither PRBL nor Brian will again permit this to occur.

We all remain committed to making sure your kids have the best possible experience during the basketball season with PRBL and its coaches.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.


David K

Megan had her 4 year check up on Friday. She got 3 shots while she was there. Her MMR, Flu and chicken pox vaccine. She was such a champ. I think she gave the tears for a lollipop.
Now get this...my girl has grown 2 inches this past year. I am not sure if I was watching the same girl grow cause I was worried she wasn't doing it.
She is now 35 inches tall and 34 lbs....WOW HUH?
She is getting sooo big. And she has been doing really well lately with keeping her glasses on.
We go this week to get the blood work done. She will have her thyroid checked, her blood cell count done and also get the Celiac test. Will update once again when I get those results.

So you will not believe this crap. My son Joey is in a basketball league through our school district. We got the BEST coach. I came home after our 1st practice to tell Joe how motivating and awesome he was. I felt like he really cared about the boys learning the game. He gave them each a binder with all their plays in it so that they could study them. WOW Right?

Well, he sent out an email regarding our game schedule. There are 2 courts that 5th/6th play on..."The Front Court" and "The Back Court"...seems that the court time was not dispersed evenly. Check this out:

	Front	Back	Total
Team 1	5	4	9
Team 2	5	4	9
Team 3	4	5	9
Team 4	9	0	9
Team 5	5	4	9
Team 6	5	4	9
Team 7	6	3	9
Team 8	6	3	9
Team 9	5	4	9
Team 10	5	4	9
Team 11	4	5	9
Team 12	5	4	9
Team 13	4	5	9
Team 14	2	7	9
Team 15	5	4	9
Team 16	4	5	9
Team 17	7	2	9
Team 18	4	5	9

Our team is Team 14....meaning we get 2 games on the front court. The front court is the good court. It has bleachers, a bench for the team, a score board and the back court has no space for the team to sit or the parents and is very uncomfortable and it is hard to bring the little kids. So you want to have your games on the Front Court. Check out Team 4. They have every single game on the Front court. They will not ever have to suffer through the pain of the back court....hmmmmm how did this happen?

Must have been an oversight...most the other teams are evenly dispersed between both gyms.

Well Joey's coach sent an email to the board of the league questioning this. (Team #4's coach is on the board) The response to Joey's coach was "please hand in your resignation"....WHAT....they can't be serious.

Joey's coach told us at practice what was going on and we were all shocked. The coach told us he had no plans of resigning or any reason to do so. So we thought it was the end.

NOPE! Today the cops were at the gym to keep our coach out! It was insane. A parent got a citation for calling the Team 4 coach the A-word and our coach was officially banned. So a double whammy to Team 14, no justice here but our team will not stop until this wrong is righted even if we have to strike the league.

Any ideas?

Today I just ordered the Creative Zen MP3 player for my BIL.
List Price- $249
Saved- $150
Price- $99.99

link to MP3 player
PLUS I saved $10 by checking out with google.
So A GREAT deal!

It has only been about a month since I started reading over at The Zoromski Chronicles. They have a beautiful family and a little peanut with Down Syndrome....so how could I resist checking them out now and again. Well I am writing this here so you can all follow the link to read about there oldest daughter Karly. Today the family found out Karly has a rare ovarian cancer called small cell ovarian carcinoma. They have a tough road ahead of them and they need all the prayers they can get. Michelle, the mom is such a strong brave person dealing with a lot right now. Not to mention Karly had a seizure this morning and has been in the hospital. Please pray and also leave Michelle a message telling her you are praying. There is something about worldwide pray that helps soothe the soul and give you a feeling of comfort.
Thank you.