I finally did something...

[bethben]

I finished registration to place my daughter into a waiting list for 4th grade next year.  We missed the lottery deadline and there's a decent chance she won't get in, but this is the closest I've ever been to sending a non-special needs child to school.  I've had almost two years of me wearing down more and more to the point that I'm getting concerned about my long term health.  My oldest son with severe special needs has come home full time and it's made me question everything including the super mom status I have with many people.  She's not naughty.  She's just high energy and high drama and an extreme extrovert.  I'm not sure we'll actually accept a position if she gets one, but I've never ever gone past the researching of schools point.  

 

My 16 year old will be doing full time dual enrollment at the community college and my 12 year old is getting to be more independent.  We are also looking at a university model school that the two youngest could go to.  My daughter will only need to complete math, science, and spelling at home and my 12 year old would have all of his subjects taken care of.  That's the back up or if we like it well enough, our first pick.  Either way, things are changing.  I am feeling like I "should" be able to handle all of this, but I am coming to the realization that I just can't.  This is a very upsetting change but I feel like it's needed.

Edited May 1, 2017 by bethben

[MerryAtHope]

I hope things work out in a way that's best for your family! I'm sorry your battling so many health issues.

[Another Lynn]

:grouphug:   You are brave to take the first steps in pursuit of what's best for you and your family!