Speak Easily

Baxter was diagnosed with Autism last week. I'm going to make a big Facebook post on Monday per Jimmy's request. Then I'm going to make a big momblog post. All that matters is that Baxter is our little Baxter same as before he was diagnosed. Also, on the 14th I meet with the school board where they'll tell me what services he qualifies for. The psychologist thinks that he'll qualify for full-day, five day per week special education school. I can't wait to buy him a cardigan and get him a haircut before his first day. I also want to find my old Snoopy backpack so he can use it because he loves Snoopy.

Jimmy asked me not to post it on my mom blog, but I figure there are so few people that follow this one (and it doesn't post to facebook) that I can throw it on here. Tomorrow, I have an intake appointment for the school district's CPSE. After this appointment, I can schedule an evaluation for Baxter. There is high suspicion that he is on the Autism spectrum. If he qualifies for services, he will be eligible for free Pre-K in New York at a special education school. I think he will be diagnosed and qualify for services. I have already come to terms with that over the last several months since his pediatrician suggested it. Mostly, I'm excited for the evaluation because it also includes intelligence testing and because afterwards he will finally be able to start school. I can't wait to pick out a cute little outfit for him.

My great-grandfather was apparently an alcoholic (so was my grandfather, though he recovered then was able to drink in moderation later in life). But when my grandfather was young, my great-grandmother got so fed up with his drinking that she pushed him down the stairs, hoping it would kill him. It didn't, but he did quit drinking after that. So, in case you were wondering--yes, mental illness and a low frustration threshold DO, in fact, run in my family.

A sponsored Instagram ad today told me that the way to a woman's heart is through fashion. I responded with #notthiswoman. Because the notion that all women are concerned with fashion and clothes and make-up and glamour is sexist and invalidates those of use that aren't concerned with those things. Take that patriarchy!