Turns out report cards suck. Cooper met exactly two out of of the goals we set on his Individualized Education Plan in May, and exactly one out of three of the goals we set with his speech therapist.
Okay, I know Cooper's doing great, I know we're working hard with him, I know all that stuff, and I don't feel badly about any bit of my world, but it's always a bit harsh to see his delays documented in writing. No, he's not saying four (or three, or even two for the most part) words at a time, no he's not jumping, or following multiple step directions. He doesn't know his colors solidly, or his letters, and he's just barely figuring out how to interact appropriately with kids his own age. So, it's just a bit overwhelming to get it all put in front of you at once. Which, I guess, is why we always try to take him exactly where he is and just keep moving forward- which is all anyone can do.
2 comments:
I loved spending the afternoon in your back yard today...hearing Cooper try to say "Jay...Na".
I hate report cards too and am thankful we don't have any time lines for our current goals for that very reason.
Love you!
Report cards? Oh crap. We haven't gotten ours yet and I hadn't even thought about it. I figured preschool....?
Thanks for the warning. Let me reiterate...oh crap. I'm just not in the mood either.
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