Monday was the first day of Kindergarten for Kaylee and 3rd grade for Cody...I can't believe they are BOTH in school! Time sure flies by too fast! They absolutely LOVE their teachers and can't wait to get up in the morning and go again! So we are off to a fabulous start!
They had to get the silliness out of them before leaving...lol...
I had fun making Kaylee's matching hair accessories for her first day of school...she has been picking out her outfit everyday and wanting matching hair bows for every outfit she picks out...I think I have a mini MOMMY clone on my hands...what have I done?? I love it though!
Cody and his teacher Ms. Schwan....she is great and her little girl is in Kaylee's class and they have become good friends already....
Kaylee and Mrs. Prentice...We have known Mrs. Prentice for 4 years now and LOVE her to pieces! She can't wait for Brayden to be in her class too! She is a good friend and I can't wait for Kaylee to enjoy being in her class!
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
I am having a hard time thinking about decisions we are faced with for OT for Brayden...We started seeing a wonderful OT back in June...love her and her facility...unfortunately because Brayden has a secondary MEDI-cal intitutional deeming coverage( which he qualifies for because he has a diagnosis of Down syndrome, they do not look at your income), our CVRC (Agency) has stated that we must start going to an OT on the state contracted list...which is an agency through our local children's hospital...it is not HORRIBLE, but we went to an evaluation 5 months ago and it just isn't the same as what he is getting now for OT...I am trying to think positive and give the benefit of the doubt that maybe because we were just there for a mini-eval, we didn't get to see the entire facility...but you all know that every therapist is different and everyone has different approaches...Elsa'B , who we are seeing right now...KNOWS her stuff and you can tell her heart is in it for the RIGHT reasons...she absolutely LOVES Brayden...and he loves her! So, we are faced with next Monday being our last session, unless we pay out of pocket and even though she is willing to work with us...it is quite expensive...our insurance doesn't kick in until our $3000.00 per year for outpatient therapy has been met! UGH! If we switch to the other OT, 100% is taken care of by our agency/secondary insurance...anyways, I know I am venting here...but what a difficult decision this has been. If we opt to not have the secondary insurance...any tests, specialists we see , we will end up having to pay deductibles, co-pays that our primary insurance doesn't cover...we have good insurance but not the BEST! So, as you can see, with our little ones, all the extra tests or appointments that come forth...it is great to be able to have a secondary insurance for Brayden. I so don't want to leave our Elsa'B and I am going to have a hard time saying good-bye this next Monday...God knows the way...and will lead us to the right decision though...I am just going to pray these next few days and hopefully be comforted with the decision we make....here are a few pics from our session on Monday...
Elsa'B , you have made such a difference in the short time I have known you...we will truly miss you and your expertise...I am hoping for a change to come our way (insurance wise) ...See you on Monday....
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I have all my boys in school, except Jax of course. Its definitely weird having all my kids gone all day. But nice to. I get so much more done.
My daughter started kindergarten as well this year. It has actually been nice the last two days to have 3 hours of fun time with Carter!
I'm sorry about the decision you have to make about the therapist. We just become so attached to those who care so much about our little kids. It will be a hard decision I am sure....
Kristi and Carter
Gorgeous Bow!!!! Kaylee is so lucky to have you there to make a matching bow for every outfit...you rock!!!
How great that they both love school so much!! That is a huge bonus, at least you don't have to feel bad sending them off! You always make such cute little hair bows! Maybe I'll have a girl next and you can help me doll her up! :)
I'm sorry to hear about the OT, that is so hard. Unfortunatly, $3000 is a ton and that is a lot to take care of! I hope the other OT ends up being even better than the one Brayden goes to right now! I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Kaylee looks so pretty. I love her matching hairbow. What a smile.
I really hope things go well for you at the new OT. I am praying that you are pleasantly surprised.I hate change, especially when it's a forced decision, because of insurance.
Your kids are just precious! They looked fabulous on the first day of school! Once Brynn starts pre-school, it'll just be me and Justin twice a week. Crazy!
Sorry to hear about your therapy change. That would be tough. I hope that the other one ends up working out better for you than you think. Such a bummer. We are going to have to drop insurance all together. We pay $800 per month and they aren't covering ANYTHING. It's killing us financially to have to pay that PLUS all of they payments on things that they won't cover. Life can be interesting! Good luck with it all!
Oh that is such a hard decision to make. I'll be praying for you!
I love all of the pictures - you have the sweetest kids!
Caleb starts school tomorrow! I can't believe it! I hope he enjoys it as much as Cody and Kaylee!
Hope they have a great school year!
I know it's tough to have to switch therapists. I have found, however, that each therapist brings something new to the table. You've learned lots from your current therapist, and likely you'll learn different things from the new one.
Hopefully the new therapist will be a good match for Brayden (BTW, I know another Brayden with Ds here in VA). If it doesn't work out, you can always make a switch again.
Your kids are all gorgeous! Hope school continues to go well!
Darn...you got my hopes up when you just left your comment about Ella being 17 months old. You said "we will be there the 18th of next month" and for a second, I thought you meant down here where I live.....oh well, it was good while it lasted!!!
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