Mindless chat Monday

 I should go to sleep, but I'm not tired yet. I'm gonna drive to Boston, then back part way (to New Haven) tomorrow. Oh well.

If Samantha doesn't qualify for the preschool, she likely doesn't qualify for headstart. I think that's for low income as well, but I think in headstart, they take 3 year olds. Maybe that's all you have. Maybe there are other ways to get her in? Sometimes, they have other kids come in as the "typical peers" in the special needs classes. I also work with a kid whose sister went to a preschool, well, they called it that, but they really didn't teach much. It was run in the local high school a few mornings a week as part of a child care class for the high school students. They didn't do academics, but did crafts, songs, stuff like that. Another free or cheap option here is the community college, also as a part of the early childhood education program. Maybe you have one of those options available. Do you have classes or activities for kids at your local library? Again, I work with another kid whose brother goes to a something at different libraries a few times a week. I think it's basically story hour. They read a story, sing songs, and do a craft. Aside from not doing academics, they do the same things as a preschool. It's not quite what she wants, but it could be something for her to enjoy. 

Tina - every story of someone being attacked for being gay really horrifies me.  I am sorry your son was assaulted.  Positive vibes for this to be a learning experience for those jackholes who hurt him.

Amanda - I've been reading about dogs who try to climb the social ladder like Angel trying to take that thing from Bevo.  Sounds like he made it very clear who is boss and that there will be no social shifts that could ever include an overthrow of his leadership. :)~

I feel a little blank today.  My mom seems a little blank when she talks about her brother and how she was with him as he died.  I think she's trying hard to stay strong and calm for everyone else.  I'd be devastated if anything happened to my sisters - even the one I'm pissed at right now for refusing to take care of my mom's dog so our step-dad could go with her to help my uncle.  Even though my mom has opened their home to my sister, her 3 kids, her boyfriend, and his 3 kids during their transitions between parents this summer, she was too busy to help my mom.  Selfish.  But I still love her.  Want to smack her, despite my mom's appeal to just let it go and try to be positive.

So, ok, I'm blank and a little angry.