Since my trip to Spokane was such a disaster (Maria’s seizures), I’m surprised I left again….. Last week I went to DC and things went better. Before Spokane, I didn’t tell her what was going on. Before DC, I explained to Maria where I was going and how long I was going to be gone. I was gone for 3 nights, 4 days. She slept a lot, didn’t eat much, but didn’t have to come early from school ever. I was home for 3 nights and now I’m gone again. This time in Oregon. Andy said she’s been cranky today. She was stiff this morning when I said good bye. I sure hope she does ok….
I went with Maria and her class on a field trip to the World Wildlife Zoo In Litchfield Park. She did great all the way up until after lunch when it was getting a little warm. You could just see it when she hit the wall. So we sat in the air-conditioned cafeteria until it was time to go. She slept all the way home and for the rest of the afternoon in school… But before that, she seemed to enjoy herself. She seemed to remember the baby manta ray “petting pool”, because when we walked in that room, she started grinning. Elisa was holding her so she could put her hands in the water and touch the fish. That was her favorite thing. The petting zoo part was ok, but the deer, especially, were very aggressive — they kept eating people’s clothes! I had a skirt on, so they grabbed that a lot, and they also grabbed the kids’ t-shirts. We’re talking about 5-year old children! It scared quite a few of them, so I kept helping them out while I was in there. Maria grabbed a baby goat’s ear, but didn’t seem to bother it.
Only 2 more weeks of school, which means only 2 more weeks until Manolis goes to Crete for the summer….
Oh yea, and we’re still having trouble with the state regarding habilitation for Maria. Our latest “advocate” is full of attitude. I honestly do not know how to handle it. Her attitude and tone is apalling!