Just had to share....

My school conference was last night and everyone came home bursting with joy. Not only am I doing well in first grade, but the teacher tattled and told them about my boyfriend Garrett. Yes, I have a boyfriend. Garrett and I were in kindergarten together and we're lucky enough to both be in Mrs. Dalton's first grade classroom together this year. He sits right beside me and recently when our teacher was changing class seating Garrett went up to her and told her; "You can't move me Mrs. Dalton, Emma needs me." Isn't that the greatest thing?

Mom and Dad also found out that every morning when I enter the classroom the kids all applaud my arrival. I kid you not....this is so cool that they get this excited when I come in. My para pro says it is a sight to see and I so wish my family could see how loved I am at school. Not to mention my teachers told them how well I am doing and how my attention span has steadily increased this school year. I am signing more this year as well as making sound choices in and out of the school setting. So wish I had an iPad though. Maybe next year...I heard lots of my angel friends have them and are really starting to communicate with everyone. And since I love computer time I just know this would be the best choice for me. Maybe Santa will bring me one?

Well gotta go for now. Angel hugs and kisses to all.

Trying to update since its been awhile....

First off, I hope this finds all my angel friends and school friends healthy and having a great start to the school year.

I am now a first grader at Lodi Primary School. I have kept some old friends and made tons of new friends this year. How great it is to be a part of the inclusion process and to have such a support system in place.

My SLP Andrea is really coming up with some wonderful ideas for helping me communicate with everyone. She is working with actual photo's since I really find no interest in the PEC's version. I am able to make my own choices these days and I love this. There is nothing worse than having others decide for me what I want and don't want. (If you know what I mean?)

Did I mention I have a new little brother? His name is Jayden and he was born Aug. 17, 2010. What a cutie he is..... Momma Nikki and Daddy say I am the most gentle of all his sisters and the most attentive to him. And..they are totally right~I love my little brother so much.

I just had my annual ortho appointment and was given a great review. No issues with scoliosis but my trunk muscles do need some strengthening per Dr. Fliessner so we will share this with my therapist and see if we can focus a bit more on this. I have been blessed with not having any health issues thus far beyond a cold when the weather began changing. And my seizures are still being well managed thanks to Keppra. Sure hoping my fellow angels are having the same luck with their seizures and health.

Well time to get ready for school...don't want to miss my bus. I hope to update my blog more often now and if I cannot get at it Nana will help me. Take care...think healthy and above all remember to find your voices angels. Whatever form it takes we all need to be able to share our thoughts and desires. Hugs to all....

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Just a short intro I prepared last year for Miss Emma's kindergarten classroom. When your battling for acceptance you try whatever you can to get the message across that she too is just a little girl. Don't label her because she is different but rather see what we see....a little girl trapped in silence trying to be just another little girl. Nana loves your Em.