Back to School

School has been back in for a little while now...BUT...none the less...Owen is back at it!!
First let me give a quick run-down of his summer school experience!

Summer school was Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 12:30 for one month. A very long day for a little guy. But I’m proud to say…he did very, very well with it. He was excited to go nearly every day…he hugged his teachers and aids in the morning…and he even had some fun art projects which I have proudly displayed around my craft nook.

I’m going to take a minute to pause and share something else that has seemed to happen over the last few months. Owen is finally talking. And doing so well. I don’t always understand everything…and he still gets frustrated sometimes b/c he isn’t making the exact point he’s wanting verbally…BUT we’re miles from where we started. And I’m so proud of him!! I’m sure our journey isn’t over…but his progress hit me like a ton of bricks this weekend because this time last year when using this puzzle photographed here we were talking about letter sounds…and just getting him to make them/repeat them/give us anything. Last weekend…he had this puzzle together, naming every creature on the pieces either on his own of copying me after I told him…all completed in less than 5 minutes.

Whether it is signing him up for a special preschool, simple timing, months of his in home therapy or a combination of it all…we are a true testament to progress! That working with your child…though frustrating at times for everyone…is worth every painful minute. And you’ll find along the way that each milestone reached gives you fuel to keep going! We are a family who was not afraid to get tools to help our little guy get talking better. Be it therapy, finding them some social interaction or whatever suggestions you might be given…I highly recommend if you are worried, do something! Don’t be afraid for your child or for yourselves.

So in that vein…I’m very happy and excited for Owen to start on a new school adventure this year. After all his progress I’m sure he’ll continue to blossom and learn and grow!

Owen's First Day of Fall Preschool was August 28, 2012
8:30 to 11am session
Teacher: Mrs. Lopez
Aids: Mrs. Taul and Mrs. Romo

Owen Wyatt,

Momma and Dadda are so proud of you!!! You’ve come so far and have so much ahead of you! Keep working hard. One thing we already know is that you LOVE school. You cried when we left after open house. Keep that love buddy. Always stay excited about it. And I promise…good things and doors will always be open for you!!

Can’t wait to see where this year takes us!

Love,

Momma and Dadda