Molly's IEP

So, we had Molly's IEP meeting yesterday..the day FROM HELL!! It just didn't start off on the right foot, But on to the "juicy stuff"!! So, after some drama and tears..(mostly on my end) Sam and I finally made it to the meeting. It went...O.K....not as well as I would have hoped. I am of the mind that they are only offering services to cover their own asses...*ie: Caleb* but I am trying not to complain to much because at least she is getting something...1 hour a week of social skills, individual OT and speech..O.k., that is great. But so, then how and when is she supposed to put those "social" skills to work?? Because not only is she NOT potty trained, but she has issues that make that an issue, But no preschool is going to tolerate her behavior issues...so when are Those going to be addressed? Well, I am willing to give this a try, But I am also not going to sit around on my ass while she gets the shaft. I am willing to fight to get her what she needs.

On a side note, came across this poem on a thread on BBC, it was just what I needed to see/hear today.

A meeting was held quite far from earth
It was time again for another birth.
Said the Angles to the Lord above-
“This special child will need much love.
“His progress may be very slow,
“Accomplishment he may not show.
“And he’ll require extra care
“From the folks she meets down there.
“He may not laugh or play,
“His thoughts may seem far away,
“So many times he will be labeled
“’different’, ‘helpless’, and ‘disabled.’
“So let’s be careful where he’s sent.
“We want his life to be content.
“Please, Lord, find the parents who
“Will do a special job for you.
“They will not realize right away
“The leading role they are asked to play.
“But with this child sent from above
“Comes stronger faith, and richer love.
“And soon they’ll know the privilege given
“In caring for their gift from heaven.
“Their precious charge, so meek and mild
“Is heaven’s very special child.”