I'm afraid to say it out loud...

...in fact, I just can't do it because I think it will jinx things.

Tonight, after dinner, both boys got right to their homework, with no arguments, with no tears, and with no problems what so ever. Do you know why I can't say it out loud yet?

While we were having dinner, I mentioned that I had to leave around 7pm for an ADHD meeting, and asked what homework had been assigned. S volunteered that he had both Math and Geography homework, and the A-man told me they did a Science lab today, and he needed to complete the report for a hand in tomorrow. I suggested they keep in mind that I was only going to be available for 'homework duty' until 7.

Right after they finished clearing the supper dishes, S pulled out his Math homework while I was loading up the Science lab template we had created when the A-man completed his last lab. While I was doing that, I could hear the A-man explaining to S about how to go about calculating the area of certain shapes, etc. (!!) The A-man has never helped his brother with homework, and he told me that he was missing doing math, so he was happy to help. (Okay...sounds good to me...)

I was able to download my email, then even go down to my office to print some information for my meeting, and both boys continued on with their homework. I am so amazed. S was finished before I left for my meeting, and the A-man was happily typing away on the computer. When I returned, he explained to me that he didn't complete the lab because he had deleted some columns from the table on the template, then tried to centre the table, and ran in to some difficulties. I adjusted it as best I could - basically just did a cut and paste to another template - and then he sat down right away and finished putting in the information! Yes, I am in shock.

While the A-man was printing his lab, I noticed that his Science book has a lot of loose papers not put in the right places, so I think he is going to need a bit more help with keeping his notes organized. I might send an email to his Learning Strategies teacher about that tomorrow... mmm, maybe not. I think I will recommend he work on getting that put away during his lunch break, and if it doesn't come home tomorrow night in a more organized fashion, I will take the next step.

Went over S's safe plan and IEP last night. For the most part, I am happy with both documents, and I am willing to sign the Safe Plan as it is currently written. The IEP still has a number of vague statements that I would like to see tightened up and clarified, but even if that is done, it doesn't mean the teacher is going to follow it, does it? But, my hope is now that S has an EA we will see a bit more of the IEP being followed.

We have a specialist appointment tomorrow. I actually sent him an email this afternoon letting him know about the Team Meeting that was held last week, and what sorts of details the school is requesting. Just received a reply email from him telling me that he will have the documentation ready when we arrive for the meeting. I must say, this online subscription for this doctor is worth the monthly fee. I will be stopping the service after S has his fMRI, but until then, I like knowing that I can post my concerns on a secure, password protected forum and the doctor will reply within a day or two.

He also indicated that he would have some details about the changes that often occur when children start to enter puberty. Of course, we all know what happens, but when you have a child with a very delicate mental state, I'm sure there will be many things to keep in mind. I know the doctor is wanting to start to reduce the anxiety medication S is taking, and that will probably be the number one agenda item tomorrow afternoon.

The weather has started to become more Fall-like. I am not happy about the cool, damp days that we have had the last two days. It's very hard getting out of bed when the sky is still so dark. From the forecast, it doesn't appear to be ready to let up, either. Ugh...soon they will be calling for snow.