Makenna had her OT evaluation and it went really well. She does need to have OT. For how long, we do not know, it will depend on her pace and how quickly she moves along. She too, is showing signs of Sensory Processing Disorder, just like Zachary, though they both suffer from this, they are different in the fact that their symptoms and how they react to their environment are very different. Though it is hard to face, I am happy we are addressing the matter and getting Makenna the help she needs, in hopes that she will flourish in school, once OT is finished and Makenna's sensory needs are under control. Maybe just maybe this will be the key to get her to come out of her shell and not be so shy. The OT is hopeful that it will help with her shyness, as well as many other things, such as coordination, handwriting, math, focusing better, etc. Again it is going to take some time and it will be a long road, but once we are finished the outcome will be worth the time, effort and price paid. I am so grateful there is help out there so that my kiddos can receive it, so they will have a greater chance to reach their full potential.
This evening was Parent/Teacher night in Zachary's class and boy was it fun going and seeing what he has been up to. Seriously, this kid blows my mind with his brilliance, uniqueness and randomness. Both of Zachary's teacher's pulled me aside to tell me how much they love Zachary and what a unique and fun kid he is and how sweet and kind he is to everyone. These are the things Parents want to here about their children. They also said, Zachary is one of their favorites because of his creativity and fun loving attitude. Melted this Mommas heart to hear them say these things. I am glad they see past some of his goofy, random and sometimes weird thoughts and actions, and can see the brilliant kid he truly is. Here are some pictures of some things he has been up to in class,
This first picture, shown above, is Zachary's self portrait. Instead of drawing a head and body that reflected how he looks, Zachary decided to do something very unique, he decided to do his self portrait of his imagination and show how he sees himself and the different things that make him who he is. It was pretty cool to have him explain everything and the reasoning behind the different images and why he feels these different things make up who he is as a person. What a creative way to describe one's self, I was truly impressed by how he was able to think outside the box.
The last thing I want to share is a story that Zachary wrote in class. The assignment was creative writing with a group and his group came up with the idea of a new Comic book series called, The Logan League Comics and they each wrote a story for the comic book series, this was Zachary's,
There once was a man named Zachary. As a boy he learned he had superpowers. They were the power to control time, the ability to fly and to be able to breathe in any environment and speak any language. At the age of nineteen, he was done with air force training and joined the air force. A couple months later the military discovered he had super powers and locked him up. They were about to ship him into a volcano, when all of a sudden, out of no where, came another super hero, named Weather Boy, who saved Zachary from his death. Weather boy asked, "Who are you?" Zachary said, "My name is ZHM." After this introduction, Weather Boy and ZHM became best friends. Zachary who is now known as, ZHM, was allowed five seconds in the future, by the solar comet, who is the controller of all the universe and the master of all super powers. The solar comet, told ZHM, he could take one souvenir from the future realm. So ZHM took the greatest robe in the universe, because it was the only thing that could move through frozen time. Then he made a logo for himself, that he kept in his wallet, because he was afraid if he attached it to his robe, the robe would be destroyed. After he got his souvenir and logo made, ZHM decided to join the Logan League of Superheros, with his best friend Weather Boy. His new comrades started teasing ZHM about his name, so ZHM put his head down in shame and frustration and walked away, instead of arguing with them, which is what he did quite often, because he did not like conflict. The next week, they found two little girls, who possessed superpowers, named Blue Fire and Candy Girl, who they were able to talk into joining the Logan League. ZHM, however, decided to call Candy Girl, Rainbow instead, which was fine with Candy Girl, because she loved rainbows. Then to every ones surprise, Vex came, ZHM's mortal enemy, to try and trick the girls into joining his League of Vexens, but to his misfortune, Vex 2 (a clone of Vex) jumped in, from behind Vex and stabbed Vex in the back, bringing him to his death, all while ZHM and the rest of the Logan League were watching. Don Don Don! To be continued....
I'm telling you this child has a career in writing or comedy or drama. He is beyond creative, it amazes me, the things he comes up with. I love him and his amazingly weird/unique mind. I hope he never changes, for he is prefect just the way he is! I am grateful that today was a more slow and relaxing day, with little drama. These are the days that I need, for my life can be crazy most of the time, therefore when days like these roll around, I bask in all it's glory! I pray you all had a lovely day and that you all have a blessed night.
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