IEPs

In theory, the individualized education program is a wonderful idea. No longer will children be forced to survive solely on the cookie cutter education that their "normal" peers receive! Hoorah- for the special needs child will get exactly what they need! But... wait... The students still have to learn the same amount of material and pass the same tests as their "normal" peers. In other words, the President of the United States must think that my Masters in Special Education is the same thing as a freakin' magic wand. They don't get division on their own? Let me tap them twice on the head with my wand and they'll be doing calculus. Enough on that.

I'm slightly up in the air about getting another dog this summer. Henry is an amazing little guy who really deserves a pal to play with while we're at work all day. Two dogs also multiplies the work exponentially. For example, its really easy to take Henry with us when we travel. Two dogs would probably have to stay home and get walked and fed by a neighbor. Its so hard to decide! Plus, Henry's growing out of the puppy stage, and I miss having a teeny tiny little dog around. I think Henry's best interest should win out, which would involve someone to keep him company.

Monday's nearly over. Hopefully the rest of the week goes as fast as today did.