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I took Olivia school shopping tonight, to stock up on pens and paper and all the things (tissues? When did schools stop supplying tissues?) that she needs to start school on Thursday.

As we were walking thru the aisles of Target, she started talking about how last year, some of her teachers hassled her about time she missed for trips to the nurse or her quarterly doctor appointments. I knew it happened and handled it last year, although it didn't stop some of the teachers from giving her a hard time.

But this year, I need to write something up that her teachers can read. One page, explaining what goes on with Olivia on a daily basis. One page that will illustrate the importance of having someone walk her to the nurse when she's low. One page that will iterate how critical it is that she gets the care she needs while at school but that doesn't patronize or accuse anyone of poor behaviour. But one that is firm in her needs.

I hope I can get this across to the teachers without coming off as a jerk. I can be a bit, uh, forthright and, dare I say it, mouthy, especially when it comes to my children. Who'd a thunk?

So that's my job for tomorrow (among many). Come up with something to hand out to the teachers that won't get their backs up, but that will make them understand how important it is that they are partners in her care, even in a minor role.

I'll post it when it's done. Wish me luck.