School has been wonderful for him this year. I am very pleased that we moved him to Western Row Elementary School (our public 2-3 grade school). Even though he is only in first grade, he can go here for 3 years and they have a Resource Room (where he spends most of his day) that is a good fit for him. I am very thankful for his school team this year. They really seem to "get Ben", know when to push him and when to let him take a break. He has a few different aids that work with him through the day, his private nurse, a one on one interpreter and a special education teacher. He also spends time with the typical kids in his homeroom class, goes to art, music, science (where he gets to play with therapy dogs), and recess. Overall, he has adjusted really well to the 9-4 school day.
Nursing has been going well too. We have the same nurse going to school with Ben every Monday through Friday and she is amazing with him! We have two night nurses and both are also very good with Ben, reliable and really seem to care about Ben.
We have just started the process of getting our first floor bathroom modified for Ben - we were hoping to have it done by now but had some issues with the first contractor so we started the bidding process all over and finally found someone we feel really comfortable with. We are getting a roll-in shower added to our half bath. I am so excited to see the finished product. It will be so nice to give Ben baths that way instead of getting baths in the kitchen sink.
Ben is losing his baby teeth... FINALLY! He lost one on the bottom center about a month ago and the one next to it is loose now. The wiggly teeth is making him a little more irritable than normal so I am anxious to see it come out. I was hoping he would lose his two front teeth in time for Christmas so we can swing "All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth".
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