It was so awesome! I got to spray the fire hose and I did a great job of asking for my head phones when things like sirens and the fire struck engine got too loud. Dad was super proud of me and he had a great time seeing me hanging out with my friends. No pictures this time because dad's phone has no camera and mom wanted him to enjoy the trip instead of lugging around a big digital camera. So, we had an amazing time and I was really excited to get to share my special day with my dad.
Nixi had school pictures and mom dolled her up proper. She loved her cool dress and purple bow but was a little confused about the whole picture day agenda. By the time she was up for her turn she was pretty much over it but they got a cute shot. When it came time for the class picture there was a little boy from the late day class that kept pushing Nix and it was all she needed to go over the edge. She got really upset, crying and not wanting her teacher to stand next to her. Mom was trying to calm her down so she could be in the group shot and a mom of another kid in class was laughing at the situation. Mom told her that she didn't think it was funny that Nixi was upset and asked her to please stop laughing at her. She did, and mom was able to get Nix together enough to take the picture. It was really awkward. You would think that a mom of another special needs kid would understand that its not funny when a child is struggling. She seemed to think Nixi's adamant rejection of the teacher was funny, likely because Nixi was very verbal about it and her verbal ability is advanced and sounds like a little adult. Nonetheless, not funny to Nixi, especially because she was aware that she was being laughed at. So, her and mom were hot to get out of there as soon as the picture was taken. The rest of the day was a bit dicey but, man, did my kid sister look cute!
On Thursday mom and dad took us to Olive Garden for dinner. I was expecting lots of flowers and was a little disappointed when the "Garden" was empty, but we had a blast and felt very fancy at a dinner table with wine glasses! We did a great job and it was a really fun night!
Mom and dad went to my parent teacher conference and Mrs. Paggi said I'm doing great! I'm proficient in almost all areas that I should be, I just need a little more refinement in the fine motor skills department. Other than that, I'm rocking this kindergarten thing! Mom and dad were extremely proud.
Mom went to Nixi's parent teacher conference and she's doing great, too! She's pretty much where she should be and she's "a joy to work with." This week her permanent teacher, Teacher Stephanie, comes back from maternity leave. So, the teacher that Nixi started school with, Teacher Jenica, will be gone. Luckily, Nixi's made a really good connection with the aid who will still be there. Mom and dad are hoping the stress of the change along with the upcoming holidays and routine changes don't mess her up too bad. What we do know is that stress makes Nixi's symptoms worse. Right now her psychotic symptoms are mostly residual. She still hallucinates but at a much lesser frequency and intensity and her paranoia about people comes and goes. She started getting concerned and a little paranoid about her Teacher Jenica last week so this transition might actually be a great thing. We've been trying our best to keep her stress down and we think the lessening of her symptoms shows we're doing a good job!
Mom called UC Davis and got Nix scheduled for her evaluation November 30th. Mom and her will drive up the night before and stay in a hotel. Nix and I have never stayed in a hotel so should be exciting! I'll be staying home with dad...again, should be exciting!
We had some great park days with Logan, Zoey, and Josh and we had a Sunday play date with Arlo, Flyn, and Greer at their house. All were a blast and we're just really lucky to have such fun friends! Also, as you can tell from the pictures, we bought a ton of new dress up stuff in the Halloween clearance aisle...SCORE!
This week Nana comes to visit and to attend Nixi's Thanksgiving Feast at her school and my Thanksgiving program at my school. I can't wait to get up there and sing my little guts out! We've been practicing every day at school and I'm ready!! Should be a great time!
A special thanks to Dan for buying mom a computer. The tablet and keyboard thing wasn't cutting it, so we are so grateful for a new computer to write the blog with. Saves much time and frustration....THANK YOU!
Here's a link to some information in Bipolar Disorder in children. Again, we aren't sure what's going on with Nix other than that she has symptoms of psychosis so we're reading up on all of the options.
http://www.thebalancedmind.org/learn/library/about-pediatric-bipolar-disorder?page=all
So, have a great week and be ready next week for some great pics and video of Nixi's Turkey Day feast and my school program!
xoxo.
Safi
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