Differences not Negative

As parents I believe that we all want an amazing life for our children.  We desire hopes, dreams, aspirations of happiness and amazing life for them.  I confess I hold these dreams for each one of my children as different as they are from one another.  What they don't understand is that you have these dreams for them and why.

This week is the start of Report Card/Conference week.  I have had S's so far and I have J's today.  I didn't really go into S's with certain thoughts because I keep in contact with her teacher so much that I know what is going on constantly.  On top of having her conference yesterday we are also preparing and filling out TONS of paperwork for another evaluation regarding her Aspergers.

I know that in order to get a diagnosis it's not the positive that I have to focus on but what some would deem the negative.  I don't like to say negative, I would rather use the word differences.  Yes my daughter does not fit in the typical stereotype of a six year old girl she has her differences.

During her conference yesterday with her teacher the some of her differences were stated such as - Respecting Others and Following Classroom rules.  S has a tendency to wander when she wants and wash her hands a lot on top of touching fellow classmates often (to often).   I told her she might be walking away (wandering) because she needs to re-foucs. She is blessed to have a WONDERFUL teacher who suggested making break cards for S so that she doesn't have to use words for it but if she feels she needs one she can hand her teacher the card and go to the library or computers.  I was thrilled to hear the teacher take this initiative and suggestion regarding S.

Tomorrow is our first out of two EVALUATIONS for S regarding her Aspergers.  I am glad to say that Children's Hospital does very well with their testing.   We have been through this before and to say that I am tired of paperwork and marking answers to millions of questions is an understatement.  Since all I have been focused on lately is what my child does wrong I would like to say a few things of what my child does right.


1. She is the best HELPER in the world, and loves to do it.
2. She will give you as much cuddles as you want.
3. She can read at almost a full grade above her class.
4. She is also REALLY, REALLY good with her math skills. Since she can memorize a lot.
5. She's a great soccer player.
6. She wears her heart on her sleeve.
7. She has an amazing laugh.
8. One day she is going to make a great mother, since this is what she tends to mimic a lot.
9. She has really nice handwriting.
10.  She is reliable.
11. MY MOST Favorit thing: SHE HAS THE BEST SMILE.