Interesting work week - for those who don't know, I work with developmentally disabled adults
I had two young men today who are normally not on my caseload anymore. When they were, they were a handful - I used to joke that working with them was like herding cats, and that's how I got my name here. It was fun working with them, but at one point, one (who is rather volatile) got mad at the other and began yelling throughout the restaurant - okay, it was a Wendy's, but still. Anyway, I was able to redirect him, and we left shortly after that. I'm glad the situation didn't escalate - I wasn't in the mood to fill out a special incident report (SIR) right before a three day weekend! - yep, thinking about me!
A fun conversation with the person I supported yesterday, who is excited about moving into a supported living situation:
him: I can have all the parties I want!
me: We can help with a housewarming party, but not a party lifestyle...
him: what's a housewarming party?
me: (explains the concept) ...and people may bring items for your new place, but really it's about opening your home to your friends.
him: I want a girl to jump out of a cake!
me: That's a different kind of party.