Hi all,
Well, Halloween was a lot of fun. Isabella had a GREAT time dressing up and trick-or-treating with her friends and Greg. Nick sat on the porch and enjoyed handing out candy. He's really great with kids and he really seemed to like seeing them all. It was nice for our parents to come by and we had a nice meal to top it off.
Last week, Nick started her driving with the special driving instructor from an agency called Capabilities in St.Mary's, Ohio (about an hour a way from our home). (www.capabilitiesinc.biz) He's doing well and it's going to be a process, but if everyone stays healthy and the weather cooperates, Nick may be ready to take his driving exam for his license by December. It's amazing how much expertise his instructor has and we're glad he's got someone like this helping him and grateful for his suggestions.
Nick also started wrestling practices. If anyone is interested in following their website, Perrysburg High School Wrestling, www.phswrestling.org , and you can sign up to receive e-mails, etc. They also have a Facebook page you can follow. I've already had requests for his schedule and so far we don't have it and it's not on the website yet as of today. I can post it when I receive it or as I receive more info.
Isabella had her school conference last Friday (parent-teacher conferences), which in the 5th grade, are student-led. Greg had to work but I went and you could tell she put a lot of preparation time into it. It was very cute as she first introduced us to each other and then went over her work and goals, etc. Her teacher had only great things to say. One of the many great things he said was how "compassionate" Isabella is. This is no surprise to us as we know she is very kind and compassionate but it was nice that her teachers are seeing it too!:)
This past weekend was busy. Isabella attended her first sibshop meeting on Saturday and loved it. For more information on sibshops ( I know I've already posted about them!), check out www.siblingsupport.org. She had a lot of fun and went on and on telling me all of the fun things they did. She is looking forward to the next meeting in January. There were about 10 kids in her age range who attended the group this week.
Then we attended a friend's 40th birthday party at the Shoreland Park Shelter house, which has been recently newly built (re-built). This is the neighborhood I grew up in from 3rd grade until I got married, so it was right down the street from our old house and I (we) spent LOTS of days at this park and walked to and from school through the park, often cutting across the creek when it was frozen. I know, not safe, and I wouldn't recommend it, but we did it! The kids then had a sleep-over with their cousins and yesterday, we had a nice dinner at my sister's house with her family and our parents, a spur of the moment get together which was really nice. I got to visit with all of the kids but I also got my "baby fix", well, now "toddler fix" with my youngest niece, Lucie, which is always fun. So, it was a busy but fun weekend. Unfortunately, it was Greg's weekend to work BUT he is off next weekend so we hope to get some nice time together then:) We just make sure to enjoy his weekends off and he gets days of during the week when he works weekends, so that is nice too.
Finally, I have to tell you what happened this week. I had a flashback to 1986, one night, Greg's Mom and I were waiting for him to come home from football practice. It was Greg's senior year on the Waite High School Football Team. Back then (mid-80s!), Greg had long, thick, really nice hair. It's still thick today but not a long! Anyhow, he walked in the house and he and the other team members had gotten their heads shaved, one side had a "W" on it and the other side, his number. His Mom and I both cried, because we weren't expecting it and he had such nice hair, but we came around and it of course grew back! Well, this has been a favorite story for our kids on those nights when they ask us to tell story after story about when we were growing up.
Forward to this week, 2010. Greg took Nick out for a haircut and when they returned, they came in, I didn't see Nick, but I assumed he'd get his hair shaved for wrestling. I commented to Greg that they were done a really long time. He said to me, "Let me explain" and with those words, I instantly KNEW (and was right) that Nick did something special to his hair. Yep, he got it shaved, one side with a "P" and one side with "11" for his senior year of wrestling. This time around, I was very "zen" about it, as it is just hair and it will grow back, and I knew it was a fun, priceless experience for Greg to take Nick to do this as he had done it over 20 years ago. For that reason, I knew Nick thought it was kind of special too. Very cool!:) We laughed and laughed.
I'll post a couple of Halloween pics soon and get a few pics of Nick's head and try to post them too soon. Until next time, stay healthy and safe:)
Blessings:)
Amy
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
Sibshops
Hi all!
I received the following information regarding some upcoming Northwest Ohio sibshops. I registered Isabella for all of these! I think it will be a positive experience for her.
I've followed http://www.siblingsupport.org/ for years from time to time (sibshops info: www.siblingsupport.org/sibshops) and have several of Don Meyer's books as I've mentioned previously in this blog. I've ordered them from http://www.amazon.com/ and http://www.woodbinehouse.com/. Anyhow, we've read several books re: disability and being the sibling of an individual with a disability over the years and some books are more for adults which I've read and saved for Isabella when she gets older. The important thing really is just talking about disability (like it's no big deal, it just is, and how everyone feels about it or things going on with Nick at different times) and all of our feelings about Nick's disability, everything he goes through(good, bad, and in between), and it's OK to feel however we feel as long as we're all respectful and loving to each other. I don't like it when people are "complaining" about it as if it "stinks" to have an individual with a disability in the family because NONE of us feel that way. Sure, we don't like to see Nick's struggle or be hurt or anything, that stinks, but HE is a gift and his having a disability is NOT a bad thing! It is just one part of who he is like we all have different parts. With all of that, I think any opportunity for Isabella to connect with others who have siblings with disabilities and be able to talk about it would be a benefit. Isabella won't be shy to say how she feels, believe me. When she was 8, she was on a sibling panel at BGSU (the youngest one) presenting to grad students and she did a GREAT job, was very articulate, and made many good points. Yeah Bella:) We've also always made sure that we spend as much time with Bella as we do Nick when we can. Sure, there ARE times when Nick needs more care and attention but we make sure Bella gets her time too and when things are going on with Nick, we include her as much as we can and talk about it. You'd have to ask her but I don't think there are many times she's felt left out. We're all equal parts of this family, Team Hyndman.
Here is the info. I received about the local sibshops and registration for them. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please pass this information on. Thanks!
Brothers and Sisters of People with Special Needs Come and Join the Fun!
Sponsored in part by:
Lucas County Educational Service Center
Brothers and sisters of kids with special needs from Lucas County now have a program that’s just for them called Sibshops. At Sibshops, they’ll have a chance to meet other kids whose brothers and sisters have special needs and talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sibling with a disability. Most important, they’ll have fun!!
Sibshops are for 8 to 13 year old brothers and sisters of children who have special needs. Our Sibshops are run by a team of people who have a professional and, in some cases, a personal understanding of the impact a child’s special needs can have on brothers and sisters. Equally important, they have great kid skills!
Sibshops will have fun outrageous games, cooking activities and hands on activities that will keep your kids engaged in an energetic way.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
9:45 am until 2 pm
Deadline to register for demonstration is September 23, 2010
Don Meyer director of The Sibling Support Project and creator of the Sibshop curriculum will be conducting a hands on Sibshop demonstration. The demonstration will reflect the reality of a Sibshop. Don will engage siblings in fun, energetic hands on games through which he will have siblings express thoughts about what it is like having a brother or sister with special needs.
Sibshops
Gatherings will be:
November 6, 2010
January 8, 2011
February 5, 2011
March 5, 2011
April 2, 2011
May 7, 2011
10 am to 2pm
Deadline to register for Sibshops is October 20, 2010
Sibshops will be held at: Alternate Learning Center 3939 Wrenwood Toledo, OH 43623
If interested in having your child be a part of the demonstration and/or Sibshops please contact :
Wendy Smenner
Lucas County Parent Mentor
lcesc_wsm@nwoca.org 419-471-0384
State Support Team
Region 1
I received the following information regarding some upcoming Northwest Ohio sibshops. I registered Isabella for all of these! I think it will be a positive experience for her.
I've followed http://www.siblingsupport.org/ for years from time to time (sibshops info: www.siblingsupport.org/sibshops) and have several of Don Meyer's books as I've mentioned previously in this blog. I've ordered them from http://www.amazon.com/ and http://www.woodbinehouse.com/. Anyhow, we've read several books re: disability and being the sibling of an individual with a disability over the years and some books are more for adults which I've read and saved for Isabella when she gets older. The important thing really is just talking about disability (like it's no big deal, it just is, and how everyone feels about it or things going on with Nick at different times) and all of our feelings about Nick's disability, everything he goes through(good, bad, and in between), and it's OK to feel however we feel as long as we're all respectful and loving to each other. I don't like it when people are "complaining" about it as if it "stinks" to have an individual with a disability in the family because NONE of us feel that way. Sure, we don't like to see Nick's struggle or be hurt or anything, that stinks, but HE is a gift and his having a disability is NOT a bad thing! It is just one part of who he is like we all have different parts. With all of that, I think any opportunity for Isabella to connect with others who have siblings with disabilities and be able to talk about it would be a benefit. Isabella won't be shy to say how she feels, believe me. When she was 8, she was on a sibling panel at BGSU (the youngest one) presenting to grad students and she did a GREAT job, was very articulate, and made many good points. Yeah Bella:) We've also always made sure that we spend as much time with Bella as we do Nick when we can. Sure, there ARE times when Nick needs more care and attention but we make sure Bella gets her time too and when things are going on with Nick, we include her as much as we can and talk about it. You'd have to ask her but I don't think there are many times she's felt left out. We're all equal parts of this family, Team Hyndman.
Here is the info. I received about the local sibshops and registration for them. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please pass this information on. Thanks!
Brothers and Sisters of People with Special Needs Come and Join the Fun!
Sponsored in part by:
Lucas County Educational Service Center
Brothers and sisters of kids with special needs from Lucas County now have a program that’s just for them called Sibshops. At Sibshops, they’ll have a chance to meet other kids whose brothers and sisters have special needs and talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sibling with a disability. Most important, they’ll have fun!!
Sibshops are for 8 to 13 year old brothers and sisters of children who have special needs. Our Sibshops are run by a team of people who have a professional and, in some cases, a personal understanding of the impact a child’s special needs can have on brothers and sisters. Equally important, they have great kid skills!
Sibshops will have fun outrageous games, cooking activities and hands on activities that will keep your kids engaged in an energetic way.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
9:45 am until 2 pm
Deadline to register for demonstration is September 23, 2010
Don Meyer director of The Sibling Support Project and creator of the Sibshop curriculum will be conducting a hands on Sibshop demonstration. The demonstration will reflect the reality of a Sibshop. Don will engage siblings in fun, energetic hands on games through which he will have siblings express thoughts about what it is like having a brother or sister with special needs.
Sibshops
Gatherings will be:
November 6, 2010
January 8, 2011
February 5, 2011
March 5, 2011
April 2, 2011
May 7, 2011
10 am to 2pm
Deadline to register for Sibshops is October 20, 2010
Sibshops will be held at: Alternate Learning Center 3939 Wrenwood Toledo, OH 43623
If interested in having your child be a part of the demonstration and/or Sibshops please contact :
Wendy Smenner
Lucas County Parent Mentor
lcesc_wsm@nwoca.org 419-471-0384
State Support Team
Region 1
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