In a Million Words or Less!

That's the name of a sheet that Jack's teacher passed around at Curriculum Night. We fill out our child's strengths, weaknesses, etc.. I always cringe when I show up for nights like these. Jack does have his strengths, but he has his weaknesses, too. Usually they're pretty much obvious by the second week of school. So I go in there wondering what the teacher must think of me. Stupid, but that's how I am.

Before that, I got a phone call from the school's mental health specialist. She's basically a counselor, but works in the school district. In this case, I think she also works elsewhere, in a "private practice". I asked about introducing her to Jack pretty much right away, though the Special Ed. director felt we should give Jack a chance to adjust to the new school environment. I'm not getting the feeling he has.. but clearly he needs to make her acquaintance as soon as possible. So I've already given her the run down, and now I'm waiting for the consent form so that she can start meeting with him on a regular basis. It would be nice if he takes to her as well as he did the last one. *keeping fingers crossed*

Well, typed much later.... I'm going to jump back into the Counseling/Therapy angle for my dear Jack. He won't be very happy, but it's just apparent he needs it.