Very Upset!

I usually try to keep my posts happy and upbeat but right now I am so mad and I just have to vent. We didn't go to therapy today because I had a late meeting at school that I couldn't miss. Because we knew this ahead of time, we scheduled Christmas pictures at Sears this evening. We have always gotten Peyton's pictures made at Sears and have always been very pleased, that is until tonight. When we got there, a girl I had never seen was taking his pictures. She asked our name and then immediately said "Oh I better hurry and set up. I've heard he is very hard to deal with!" EXCUSE ME?!?!?!? Well of course that just flew all over me so I had to comment back. I said, "Well first of all he's hearing impaired. Second, he is two years old. So I am sure he won't be your easiest client ever but he sure won't be your most difficult." I tried to let it go but I just couldn't. That's my baby she was talking about. She was so unprofessional! And the pictures were not as good as usual either. We took family pictures on Sunday and the lady that took them did such a good job and did a great job with Peyton. Sears usually does the same but tonight was not the case. I will definately be talking to the manager in the morning. I am just furious right now!!!!

What a FUN day!

Today was our AVC Christmas Party in Macon and we all had a blast. Ms. Candace really did a great job throwing an amazing party. Santa came to see the kids and Peyton screamed and would not even get close. He did say "Ho,Ho,Ho" when Santa came in and he turned to the Mrs. Claus's bells when they came in. I was really excited that he detected that sound because it wasn't very loud. Peyton also met a new friend named Grayson and they played with balloons together. It was really neat to meet some other children that are hearing impaired and to be able to talk to their parents. Sharing stories always helps! I don't know how we would have made it this far in this process without AVC. Once again they have out done themselves and thrown an awesome Christmas party!

Busy, Busy Day!!

Well today was a very busy day for us! We had to go to the audiologist in Atlanta this morning. Gran Gran went with us. We actually went to Jolie's new office at the Atlanta Speech School today and that is a really nice place. Jolie thought he was doing great! She mapped his CI and gave him 4 new programs and we don't have to go back for a month! We came home and I left Peyton with Gran Gran and headed to Athens for the Athens Christmas Parade. Our youth group enters a float every year so I went to help put the finishing touches on it. Robby and his crew work really hard every year and have won several years. Last year we got the best use of lights and this year we are hoping to bring home the big one....The Mayor's Award. And guess what......WE DID!! The float was beautiful and everybody was so excited that we won. I am really tired tonight but it's been a good day. It's back to work tomorrow but at least it's Friday!!