A new day dawns
Apr. 7th, 2012 10:50 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
averygoodun42Happy Easter.
I love my haircut. I think. Need to wash it before I can say that with absolute conviction, but it sure is cute right now. (I'm pretty sure I'll love it in the morning.)
Productive day was productive. Namely, we had a family meeting and chugged out a list of consequences for common infractions. Page came up with the majority of the consequences.
Also included on the list were the consequences for positive actions, like helping (kisses, hugs and heartfelt thank yous), and spontaneous hugging (get a hug (and maybe a kiss) and gain good will).
All this to help all of us remember how to be consistent. *shrug* We'll see if it helps.
I'm just rather stunned that Page was actively involved for the entire meeting. Didn't sit still, but he was there and participating for the full 45 minutes! Not bad for a (possibly soon-to-be-diagnosed with ADHD) seven-year-old boy.
And earlier in the day Geoff and I created a game plan for dealing with the school, helped by a friend who used to work as a facilitator at a public school. I am feeling MUCH better now that a) there's a real plan in place, b) I'm not crazy in thinking that the school has failed us up to this point, and c) I know I have an experienced friend to help guide us through this mess.
There's still waiting involved, but we'll get there, even if we have to be pests about it. (I hate being a pest. But I'll do it for Page. Especially now that I know I need to be a pest.)
So, yeah. Happy Easter, Passover, and whatnot. Spring has sprung.
I love my haircut. I think. Need to wash it before I can say that with absolute conviction, but it sure is cute right now. (I'm pretty sure I'll love it in the morning.)
Productive day was productive. Namely, we had a family meeting and chugged out a list of consequences for common infractions. Page came up with the majority of the consequences.
Also included on the list were the consequences for positive actions, like helping (kisses, hugs and heartfelt thank yous), and spontaneous hugging (get a hug (and maybe a kiss) and gain good will).
All this to help all of us remember how to be consistent. *shrug* We'll see if it helps.
I'm just rather stunned that Page was actively involved for the entire meeting. Didn't sit still, but he was there and participating for the full 45 minutes! Not bad for a (possibly soon-to-be-diagnosed with ADHD) seven-year-old boy.
And earlier in the day Geoff and I created a game plan for dealing with the school, helped by a friend who used to work as a facilitator at a public school. I am feeling MUCH better now that a) there's a real plan in place, b) I'm not crazy in thinking that the school has failed us up to this point, and c) I know I have an experienced friend to help guide us through this mess.
There's still waiting involved, but we'll get there, even if we have to be pests about it. (I hate being a pest. But I'll do it for Page. Especially now that I know I need to be a pest.)
So, yeah. Happy Easter, Passover, and whatnot. Spring has sprung.
