I don't know all of the specifics, but ADHD and autism are specialties for the school and they have a program which is for "pronounced disabilities." Apparently they are now asking the parents for an IEP evaluation and saying maybe he can come back- but it is a private school and they have extremely extensive evaluations already. I just feel so badly for them and their kiddo.

Yes, I am sure that is what they want. They are just reeling as they believed this school was going to be a loving and helpful setting for their little boy, and now here they are, ejected on the first day.

I am not on Facebook, but I would imagine they are. I am actually in CO, and have no connection to FL at all.

Thank you for your response! Beyond googling "special needs advocate jacksonville" do you have any advice about how to find a good advocate?

Hello! I have been away from this community for a long time, but when an acquaintance approached me for help, I knew the most knowledgeable and caring parents would be here. Today a six year old little boy was tossed out of school on his first day. The school, https://broachschool.com/, says they "just aren't equipped" to deal with him despite supposedly specializing in just that. His parents are heartsick and overwhelmed. The family lives in Jacksonville, and the school is private but accepts a variety of state program money. I know a bit about public schools, IEPs 504s, FAPE. But I am not in FL and have zero idea what resources might be available to navigate this situation. If anyone can share information, I would be so thankful.

Contact Mary's broker if Mary doesn't respond appropriately or gives you any trouble whatsoever. STBX always makes things fun, doesn't he?

I just prayed.

The Easter Bunny is DONE. Baskets: For the olders, I went with MLB tickets, exotic potato chips, dark chocolate bunnies, and a greatly reduced number of peeps. The caboose has a few tiny chocolate lambs, paint, brushes, bubbles, and sidewalk chalk. Egg Hunt Eggs: Jelly beans and Robin's Eggs for the olders(those are the candies they get excited about every year, so EB is simplifying to those) sponge stamps for painting and stickers for the caboose. The Easter Bunny feels great about her choices this year. 15 minutes in World Market, 15 in Target, 5 minutes online for MLB. The children also receive a spiritual gift from us each year. Instead of buying something, I'm going to write out a prayer of thankfulness for each child. I'll do them on pretty paper and tie up in scrolls.

I'm sorry it didn't worked out, but I think you are very wise to walk away from this one!

At some locations, Frontier is so understaffed that they do not have a person at the checkin desk until a time that is uncomfortably close to flight time. They also may not have a kiosk. Make sure that you either print a paper boarding pass or put their app on your phone for a mobile boarding pass. Otherwise you will be standing there with rising blood pressure, wondering if you'll make it through security in time. Frontier used to be so wonderful and we flew them all the time. I agree with all of the above remarks regarding discomfort, etc. I avoid flying with them unless the price difference is *enormous.* ETA: their there they're. Not the same. Whatevs, I'm on an iPad

They look so full of joy!

Everything sounds wonderful, except missing DD!

The Easter bunny is very tired, very behind schedule, and very uninspired this year. The Easter Bunny is also *very tired* of all the candy. So. Much. Candy. The Easter Bunny's brain cannot retrieve the information about what the Bunny gives to two year olds. I think the Easter Bunny is having a midlife crisis, actually. The Easter Bunny is giving very serious consideration to putting MLB tickets (and little else) in the baskets.

I like to make Rosemary's Pink Diamond Fizz, but I use pink champagne. My grandmother Rosemary loved pink, loved diamonds, and loved champagne, so it's a family favorite for many reasons. http://www.finecooking.com/drink-recipes/rosemary-pink-diamond-fizz-cocktail.aspx If the weather is warm, I like to make a champagne punch like this one: http://www.beautyfrosting.com/tag/pink-champagne-cocktails Mimosas are expected. My other grandmother loves variations with pomegranate, and DH and I like elderflower.

Happy Birthday!!!!! ETA I don't know why that double posted, but you are definitely worth ALL the Happy Birthday wishes.

Happy Birthday!!!!!

Thank you for sharing this wonderful update! I'm so happy to see it! Congratulations!!!!

I just prayed for your dad.

Metro cards.

We enjoy mild, non harmful pranks. The gelatin milk and frozen cereal have been great successes here. I've done nothing so far today.

I'm very happy for you!!!!!

I've switched from California Baby stick to Babo stick. It's still on the whit e side, but not geisha like, and it applies much more easily.

The design doesn't bother me at all. You have a bedroom and bath on the first floor which gives you what you need for aging in place (I'm assuming the hall is wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair and the bedroom door is also wide enough or could be made so). It looks like you could have a chair lift on the stairs. It has so much of what you want (even the sauna!), and sounds like it would make a great lure for grown children and grandchildren. It doesn't need that much work, so it's still within budget. The location does trouble me. I drive in the DC area sometimes (hate, hate, hate doing that!), so that colors my thoughts. 27 minutes from church is too much for me. What is likely to happen to traffic over time? Would changing churches break my heart? That's what I'd be thinking about.

I like to use herbal tea (cold, obvs). I'm a Colorado girl so I love Celestial Seasonings. I like the Zinger varieties for smoothies.

It's beautiful, move in ready, and the photos are great. I'm praying for a bidding war, a cash buyer, and a fast, contingency free contract!