The bus...

We have anxiously awaited Arwen's first day on the school bus.  She has talked about it for a week!  Today was the day!  We were ready!  There was a 2 hour delay today.  We were outside before the scheduled time. We waited happily.  ...........and we waited........counting the minutes.......the time came and went.  That was ok...they had to work her in.  We waited....21 minutes later....I call.....i was watching Rowan through the window laying on the couch watching tv.....waited.....
I was on the phone for 30 minutes.  We waited outside for nearly an hour. The bus never came.  they finally radioed the driver and discovered that she had never gotten the information. !!!!!!!!!! :/
At this point, Arwen was going to be late for school.She was trying to play in the dirt.  She was restless.  We had to rush in and wash her hands.  They apologized and assured me that the matter was resolved and that the bus would bring her home today.  I am understanding of these things.  During the call....Rowan peed on the floor.  I had to rush and get him ready to go ...to take Arwen to school.  While driving, I called the school and explained why she was late.  I also had to walk her to class and interrupt to tell them what was going on.

Also...this morning I had Rowan in his underwear. I smelled something...but he was dry.  I took him potty.   He was very shifty....I knew he had to poop.  He didn't go.  I left his underwear off, so that we could rush back to the bathroom if there was any sign.  Then... I received a very important phone call.  I'm giving information to the caller when I notice.....poop coming out.  I said....oh my gosh.... just a second please.....i grab Rowan and start carrying him to the bathroom  His turd falls on the floor!  I'm on an important call with a brown emergency.  HAHA  
Anyway....amidst it all...it's a good day.

Fiasco

Last week I got a letter in the mail that said Arwen had to have a kindergarten screening and that her teacher was to be determined.  In May, I had a meeting with a panel of people who had assessed her for kindergarten.  This consisted of a psychologist,  speech therapist,  occupational therapist,  district supervisor,  and her itinerant teacher.  (And probably a few more I'm forgetting)
We created a plan for her, deciding to place her at a school that offers a smaller special needs group,  with an extra adult.
They also offer transportation with a para professional on the bus to assist her.
(I can't even tell you the terror I feel about trusting someone in this situation)
We did a little tour of the special needs room and therapy room. I was introduced to the teachers and therapist.  I've been dreading the first day of school because I'm pretty sure Rowan starts on the same day.
Anyway. ..back to the screening letter.  I thought it was odd that they screen her since she had already been placed.  I thought because it said "teacher TBD" that they were meaning to place her based on this screening.  My first thought was that they had made an error.  I called. .. The phone rang and rang with no answer.  I emailed the special needs supervisor for the district.  She replied and said that all kindergarten students must take it.  I understand that. 
So, last night was the school orientation.  What a disaster.  The kids fidgeted through the principal's address, then we were off to meet her teacher and visit the classroom.  When we looked on the door it only showed a room number for her class. .... We walked down to the classroom and it was dark. Confused,
checked a second time for her teacher's name but none was listed. 
We found the assistant principal, who informed us that her teacher transfered and the new teacher officially starts on the first day of school.  We did talk to a therapist and she helped Arwen feel welcome.  We left discouraged with all her school supplies.
In a way, I was glad she was scheduled to have the screening so she could see the place again and get more familiar.  I got everyone up  and ready this morning.  I left a few minutes early so I could go to the bank. At the bank the phone rang...

The school canceled the screening. ....30 minutes before we were to go.  So now. .. We start school blind. I'm worried because I think Rowan starts the same day and there has been ZERO contact from his school.  I've called and emailed a few times and was pretty much told to wait.  School starts a week from today. 
I have no information and two special needs kids to prepare. 
I don't know what to think.

One day at a time. ......