Rowan's going to be in Kindergarten

 I had a transition meeting for Rowan... actually today- or an IEP meeting. It was meeting with the Buckingham team but also included some of the people who have worked close with him in preschool. I was told to create a "Rowan brochure." I was very glad that I did. I printed enough for everyone who attended by happenstance, and they were all very happy to have the information. Everyone went around the room to introduce themselves and they turned the time over to me, which if I hadn't had my Rowan brochure I am not sure I would have known where to start.

It was a good meeting. Everyone who was there seemed kind and interested and eager to create the best plan for Rowan.
Sometimes when I think of him I wonder why was he sent to Earth with these challenges? Why were these challenges a part of the plan for him. I think of the injustice of it all when I ask why him? But, usually immediately following I think that it was not injustice but mercy.

 There is a team for Rowan. There a many teams for Rowan. A group of people that come together to achieve a common goal. (Uh..yes I used to actual dictionary verbiage) But, what else goes on on a team? Cheering and excitement and rooting.  All for Rowan's success. Pretty lucky actually.

I got to sit in a roomful of people- some who already know and love him and others excited to meet him. But all to create a tailored, customized education plan for him just to see him succeed.

I haven't had a good update about Rowan in a little while, but I am over the moon excited about the progress I have seen him make in just one year. I have full on conversations with him! When I say something to him he answers me the right way. An example is he came over and asked if he could watch Frozen (which he loves right now) And I said yes that he can turn it on.
"I don't know how to turn it on." 🤗 Just that. That's huge! (I, of course, then helped him to turn it on) Another funny but amazing thing when we were trying to get out the door to go to church the other day I said, "Rowan we need to get going to church."
"But,  I don't want to go."Rowan
"But, we need to go."
"But, church is not my favorite." 😂
I laughed but said, "Well, it doesn't have to be your favorite we still have to go."
"But church is not my favorite." 😂
Me laughing again "I know, but we still have to go."
"Fine, fine." he finally gave in. For one, church is no one's favorite, buddy. But, even just him saying "fine, fine." I mean...So Huge!!

Rowan is so fun and funny, and so wonderful to be around. He is joyful and musical and smart. He has an amazing memory. He is so talented in so many ways. I have said it before and I imagine I will keep on saying it, I love being his mom. He teaches me so much and truly would not change a thing about him. 💕

Kaj turns 9 😳

My Dear Kaj bears turned 9...that's a"eek" moment for me. On his birthday this year I was doing his hair in the morning and I was looking at his face. His little boy face I can remember staring at when he was baby and now it is looking older. I can see it morphing and it's so strange. 

Kaj is complex soul. Perhaps he is starting to go through things trying to figure out who he wants to be. He can be quite serious and also really silly. He can be pessimistic at times where I consistently have to remind him how attitude matters and to be more positive and yet he can be extremely sensitive and in tune with other people's feelings. He is smart and analytical. He is always trying to find a way to do things that make the most sense and has even called out his teachers before 😳. He is easy to talk to, he is definitely a kid I get the most information from and have more conversations with. He is not afraid to try things and is adventurous. He is good at math, climbing, and creating things with legos. (that is still important) What is also important to him very very important is his bunny.. His love for that stuffed animal runs deep. 

Kaj is really interested in football right now, he has a crush on a girl named Franki, and he has made some good friends this year. His best friend is still Josh which makes my heart so happy. 

I am happy I am his mom. I hope and pray he will always be able to talk to me. I am kindof feeling like this is his last year being a boy and after he is going to start really changing into a young man. I love Kaj very much and am thankful for the things he has taught me.