The Black Knight II

[LoisB]

Thanks guys. I really appreciate the feedback from yesterday. Man, whatta day!! Whew.

I got through it though. I went out and used the anger to put up Christmas lights with D12. She is thrilled. This is probably the earliest we've ever had everything in place. :-) And, it looks cozy and lovely even without furniture (camouflage bean bags!).

This morning:

Called the psychotherapist. She sounds perfect. She is a retired school psychologist with loads of experience with Asperger's. We meet, with d12 next week. She has about 4 weeks off after next week, so it will only be this first appt...but, that's ok...as long as I can tell the court she has a therapist.

The special ed teacher/homeschool mom is meeting me for coffee this weekend. I will ask that she have D12 on Mondays and Tuesdays.

At about 4 a.m., I started formulating my letter to the courts, listing all things I plan on having in place for D12 by next week. They don't need to know that it's only happening now. I need to be careful with dates...but, whatever...as long as I get it done.

I printed a sample letter of intent.

I can also ask the special ed teacher/homeschool mom about creating a homeschooling IEP. Her daughter has dyslexia so I know that she is familiar with this.

I paid the cell phone bill. I just did. I was on the phone forever trying to talk to someone and got frustrated. I'm going to call back and get an idea what our monthly bill is for D12 and D20. D20 is contributing $200 to this bill. She even gave me her card. I couldn't use it because of stupid red tape with Verizon, but I can have D20 give me cash or buy groceries or something.

We got into it a bit last night. Not major. She is feeling really badly about my dad. She defended herself and I listened to where she was coming from. I know her dad has pushed her to the limit too financially. I know she felt desperate. I still have a hard time trusting her though. She would sell me out in a heart beat? IDK. That's how it feels today. But, she made some good points. I listened.

I'm just relieved we have the phone turned on for D12 now.

The Christmas lights look pretty.

I will also attend church on Sunday and reach out for help there too. Lots of homeschoolers at this church.