Ok, so I've heard that the first year a child is in school they bring home "x" amount of viruses and same goes for first year teachers until they build up immunities to everything they're exposed to. Here's my question...is it normal that they bring home EVERY SINGLE VIRUS!??! I mean really! I swear if someone on the other side of the school who never has contact with Abby gets sick, I guarantee Abby has/will catch it and bring it home!! This poor girl has stayed sick this year! And once again, she's got a cough and congestion that she has shared with Samuel and Maddy. Just once, couldn't she have been spared getting sick? I mean we leave in 3 days!!! Aye ya yaye! She still went to school today because she wasn't running any fever and I'm still not completely sure it's not just allergies. The weather has been so whack that my dandelions are blooming so obviously there's pollen in the air. Sammy has been sneezing like crazy so maybe it is just allergies...but their allegra hasn't done anything to help! Abby also informed me that a little boy in her class has a really loud cough and he finds it funny when he coughs on her or others....niiiiice!! Thank you to the parents of that little boy for drilling into his head the importance of covering your mouth/nose when you sneeze/cough!! I really don't have time for more sickness right now!! I have too much to do to get ready for our first family vacation!
My brain is on overload right now! I feel like I am NEVER going to have everything together, packed, and ready for our vacation!! This year will be our very first family vacation ever! I mean, we've gone camping with Abby when she was little, and we traveled to Florida a couple of years ago with my parents and stayed with family, but we are venturing out onto the open road with just the 5 of us, and will be staying in a condo on the beach!! Chris is so excited that I've almost had to tie him into his recliner in the evenings to keep him from jumping in the car and taking off! Haha! He LOVES road trips, loves to drive, and is itching to get going. He's so hyped about it I feel like I have to keep reminding him that it's not just him! Ummm hello? How can you be THAT excited about being on the road for a trip that is 12 hours and 21 minutes (JUST driving time...not factoring in any stops!) with a 4, 3, and 2 year old?! I'm excited about getting to Florida but would have no problems being heavily medicated during the entire trip down there!! I wouldn't want and would never medicate my kids for that amount of time but I would certainly not stop someone from medicating me! I'm glad he's so excited! Maybe once we are on the road his enthusiasm will be contagious but for the moment it has made me almost physically ill just thinking about the whole trip. If I could, I'd click my heels until they bled to get us there quicker! Don't get me wrong I am really excited about being down there. The condo looks awesome, we'll get to see all kinds of friends and family, let the kids play in that sugar white sand while looking out over the Gulf of Mexico....oh...I can't wait!!! Just get me through the trip there!
The kids are as excited as their daddy! Samuel asks every night "we goin to Forda when its wake up time?" No baby, not until Friday. Then in the morning he walks in the playroom and asks "we goin to Forda today?" No baby just a few more days....he's been doing this EVERY night and EVERY day for three weeks!!! LOL In fact, when I'm on the phone or talking to someone he can be focused on something but if he hears the word "Florida" he says "YAY!!! Forda!!!! We goin?!" It had gotten so bad for a while that I started referring to it as the "F word" because he would ask a million times if we were leaving, saying he was ready to go etc. He did this enough that now when Madison hears "Florida" she throws her arms up in the air and yells "Yay! Forda!!" Oye! So I guess everyone is excited about this trip and ready to go. I just have to get everything done, laundry, picking out clothes, packing, making sure we have all meds/special blankets/Maddy's bunny/Sammy's cars, and get the house clean so that I don't come home to work!!! Guess maybe I should sign off of here and get to work then. It's Wednesday...hump day...appropriate because I really need to hump it if I'm going to get all of this done! Wish me luck....I'm going to need it!!!!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Gracious Blessings
Another week has come and gone and we are begining the last week of February!. I can't believe how fast time flies now. Seems like having kids made the clock go into triple time!! They are growing up so fast, it's unbelievable! I can't believe how blessed I am. I have had four (wow 4!!) amazing, beautiful, strong children, I have a husband who works hard, loves us with all of his heart and keeps me laughing, I am blessed with the most amazing parents, a beautiful sister, crazy funny brother in law, awesome niece and nephew, amazing/caring/giving/loving father in law....I could go on and on. But out of all the things, what astonishes me the most everyday are my kids and how God has taught me and blessed me so much through them.
Madison had her 2 year well check this week. I was amazed when the doctor started by examaning her head and turned to me and asked "was she a preemie?" This was the first time she'd seen Maddy since it's a new doc. I told her yes and she said "what? about 35 weeks maybe earlier?" I said yes, and she said she could tell by the shape and size of her head...what?!? Wow! She laughed at how tiny Madison is. Her little legs are no bigger than twigs. I can put my thumb and middle finger around her thigh and they touch! She has such tiny arms and little face too! But that belly of hers is as round as it can be and it just pops out there! I don't remember how tall she is, but she's a mere 22.4lbs and she'll be 26 months old tomorrow!! She's just wearing 18-24 months but the waistbands are big on her but she needs the length. When you look at her she seems so tiny and you might expect to hear little baby babble come out of her so the doc was shocked when Madison pointed to a chair and said "I wanna sit dair an see Ma-ison!" She wanted to look in the mirror. The doctor laughed and said well that answers my question of "how is her speech?" LOL She was going to ask if Maddy was putting at least 2 or 3 words together to make short sentences. HA! I think she skipped that and went straight to full length sentences...then again look who her big sister is!! Abby sits and plays "school" with her and tells her to repeat this and that and the other and Maddy does every bit of it! Abby is a natural teacher!
Speaking of, a note came home in Abby's communication book from school recently. It read "It's so good to have Abby back and feeling better! I can definately tell she is a big sister! She is observant and always quick and willing to help others. Today I found her at a table helping a friend write their letters!" I asked Abby about it and she said "Yep! It was Paul. He didn't write his P right so I showed him how to do it! And I helped him write other letters too Mommy!" I shook my head and chuckled...She's in preschool and "tutoring" her peers already...boy are her teachers going to have their hands full with her! She's so smart and constantly picking up stuff on her own. She started preschool already able to write all of her letters. By the second week she came home and could write all of her numbers. I can ask her what time it is (on digital clock) and she'll say "it's six thirty three"...she's been wanting to learn time on the "big clock" so we're working on that little by little. She can spell over half of her classmates names (there are 16 kids in the class), she's already learned to spell a few words like cat, love, daddy and a few others. I sometimes feel like I can't keep up with her. She can work my iphone better than me and knows how to text her daddy at that! Actually she knows how to text anybody but is only suppose to text her daddy! She brought my phone to me the other day and (by the way...she was talking to someone on it) said here mommy it's Lisa. What?! Apparently she went into a text convo with my friend Lisa and decided to text her. She texted a bunch of letters but then gave herself away by texting her name! hahaha So, Lisa called my cell and since I wasn't in the room, of course, Abby answered and talked to her before bringing me the phone. Oh did we have a good laugh! Now, Abby KNOWS she's not supposed to text anyone but her daddy because I don't want her bugging everyone in my contacts with random letters, smileys and goodness knows what else. So what had Abby done?? After texting Lisa, she went back into the conversation and deleted ONLY her texts!! WHAT?!!? I couldn't believe how smart and sneaky she was about it. Man she is something else. We are really going to have our hands full in a few years! Oh WHO AM I KIDDING!?!?! We have our hands full NOW!!! She is so funny and keeps us laughing. But there is also a tenderness, sweetness, and loving side of her that will move you to tears. And she's been that way since she was an infant when I'd hold her on my lap and cry after Faith die, hurting so bad, and she would look at me with those huge hazel eyes (at 6 months old) and reach up and wipe the tears off of my face and lay her head on my shoulder and pat my face or my back. God knew I'd need her, His timing is perfect. When he gave her to us he was already showing us that his grace would be sufficient in the coming months and I think that's why he gave us her name...Abigail (Father's joy/gives joy) and Grace...no explanation needed. She does bring us so much joy and everyday I think of how God's grace is sufficient and how his timing was so perfect when he gave us Abigail Grace!
Madison had her 2 year well check this week. I was amazed when the doctor started by examaning her head and turned to me and asked "was she a preemie?" This was the first time she'd seen Maddy since it's a new doc. I told her yes and she said "what? about 35 weeks maybe earlier?" I said yes, and she said she could tell by the shape and size of her head...what?!? Wow! She laughed at how tiny Madison is. Her little legs are no bigger than twigs. I can put my thumb and middle finger around her thigh and they touch! She has such tiny arms and little face too! But that belly of hers is as round as it can be and it just pops out there! I don't remember how tall she is, but she's a mere 22.4lbs and she'll be 26 months old tomorrow!! She's just wearing 18-24 months but the waistbands are big on her but she needs the length. When you look at her she seems so tiny and you might expect to hear little baby babble come out of her so the doc was shocked when Madison pointed to a chair and said "I wanna sit dair an see Ma-ison!" She wanted to look in the mirror. The doctor laughed and said well that answers my question of "how is her speech?" LOL She was going to ask if Maddy was putting at least 2 or 3 words together to make short sentences. HA! I think she skipped that and went straight to full length sentences...then again look who her big sister is!! Abby sits and plays "school" with her and tells her to repeat this and that and the other and Maddy does every bit of it! Abby is a natural teacher!
Speaking of, a note came home in Abby's communication book from school recently. It read "It's so good to have Abby back and feeling better! I can definately tell she is a big sister! She is observant and always quick and willing to help others. Today I found her at a table helping a friend write their letters!" I asked Abby about it and she said "Yep! It was Paul. He didn't write his P right so I showed him how to do it! And I helped him write other letters too Mommy!" I shook my head and chuckled...She's in preschool and "tutoring" her peers already...boy are her teachers going to have their hands full with her! She's so smart and constantly picking up stuff on her own. She started preschool already able to write all of her letters. By the second week she came home and could write all of her numbers. I can ask her what time it is (on digital clock) and she'll say "it's six thirty three"...she's been wanting to learn time on the "big clock" so we're working on that little by little. She can spell over half of her classmates names (there are 16 kids in the class), she's already learned to spell a few words like cat, love, daddy and a few others. I sometimes feel like I can't keep up with her. She can work my iphone better than me and knows how to text her daddy at that! Actually she knows how to text anybody but is only suppose to text her daddy! She brought my phone to me the other day and (by the way...she was talking to someone on it) said here mommy it's Lisa. What?! Apparently she went into a text convo with my friend Lisa and decided to text her. She texted a bunch of letters but then gave herself away by texting her name! hahaha So, Lisa called my cell and since I wasn't in the room, of course, Abby answered and talked to her before bringing me the phone. Oh did we have a good laugh! Now, Abby KNOWS she's not supposed to text anyone but her daddy because I don't want her bugging everyone in my contacts with random letters, smileys and goodness knows what else. So what had Abby done?? After texting Lisa, she went back into the conversation and deleted ONLY her texts!! WHAT?!!? I couldn't believe how smart and sneaky she was about it. Man she is something else. We are really going to have our hands full in a few years! Oh WHO AM I KIDDING!?!?! We have our hands full NOW!!! She is so funny and keeps us laughing. But there is also a tenderness, sweetness, and loving side of her that will move you to tears. And she's been that way since she was an infant when I'd hold her on my lap and cry after Faith die, hurting so bad, and she would look at me with those huge hazel eyes (at 6 months old) and reach up and wipe the tears off of my face and lay her head on my shoulder and pat my face or my back. God knew I'd need her, His timing is perfect. When he gave her to us he was already showing us that his grace would be sufficient in the coming months and I think that's why he gave us her name...Abigail (Father's joy/gives joy) and Grace...no explanation needed. She does bring us so much joy and everyday I think of how God's grace is sufficient and how his timing was so perfect when he gave us Abigail Grace!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Mommy's Boy...always
I really should be folding some clothes, washing dishes, washing clothes, or doing something...other than sitting here at the computer but I'm enjoying the quiet. All the kids are in bed and at 9:11pm that is a miracle in this house. Usually Abby (the 4 year old with ADHD and sleep issues) is still up bouncing around. Tonight she wanted to go to bed and said she was tired...I know it's been unseasonably warm this winter, especially today, so does that mean that it's snowing in welllll doesn't matter! I'm thankful it's quiet! I'm waiting for Samuel to come walking out any minute. He took a nap today which is never good. Although it was nice to have a break this afternoon from he very aggressive mood today, I knew I'd probably pay for it tonight. He has the hardest time going to sleep at night if he takes any kind of nap during the day. We'll see if he stays in bed! At least I have one that I can count on every night and that's Madison, the two year old! Then again, what choice does she have when I tell her it's bedtime and I put her in her crib and close the door! She's good about it and has gotten to where she doesn't scream and cry but rather smiles, says "I lowe you Mahmee" and puts her head down! (and by the way, Samuel is now sitting on the couch next to me playing "Where's my Water" on my phone!)
That little boy amazes me. Only three and a half years old and he can work my iphone better than me! He knows every game on there and can play them...and has been doing so since last summer before he even turned three! I'm so proud of him and far he's come. I can remember when he had problems transitioning from one room to another in our own house much less when we went somewhere like Walmart. Then, he'd collapse on the floor and curl up with his thumb in his mouth, eyes closed, refusing to get up and walk. Autism has always fascinated me even years and years ago. I watch him when he's focused on something and lost in his own world and I wonder what is going on in his mind. He is amazing. Yes, there are days when we are out and he's flopping around not wanting to walk or do what he's supposed to do and you can't get him to look at you and focus on what you're saying to save your life and some days I just want to throw my hands in the air and lay down with him in the middle of wherever we are. It can be so frustrating not only because of how he's behaving but the looks and stares from people that are thinking "I'd wear him out or my child wouldn't act like that, or she needs to learn to control her son!" We've all seen this happen in a store and we've probably all had those thoughts at some time but let me tell you, I'm not as quick to judge as I used to be. I realize now, well maybe there's more going on with that child and it's not just a tantrum. And I have said something to someone when I've overheard them comment under their breath....maybe I shouldn't but when I'm doing all I can and he's just out there, well....I don't take well to someone saying something sarcastic or judgemental especially when they say it like they're trying to be quiet about it but just loud enough so they know you heard them. I've bitten my tongue more times than not....but I have commented back on a few occasions...it couldn't be helped. He's my heart, I can't even put it into words. No matter how challenging it is sometimes, I wouldn't change him for the world. His CP and Autism is a part of who he is and I not only accept it, I embrace it because he wouldn't be Samuel without it. I can't imagine my life without him and that's why I've already shed tears at the mere thought that this fall he starts preschool and won't be with me during the day. It breaks my heart into a million pieces and even now as I type this I feel my eyes stinging. I don't know how I'm going to live day to day without him right by my side all day. I don't want him to go, I don't want him to face challenges or scary moments or achieve new things without me. It was hard with Abby but I new how bad she needed school and the break from her siblings...but Sammy?? Who's going to protect him and encourage him and calm him and tell him he's ok and he can do it? UGH....it's going to take me from now until August to adjust to this new chapter in his life and even by then...I don't think I'll be ready. Like everyone says after they get to know him..."there's just something about him!" I love him to pieces and between now and August? I'm going to hold him, love on him, and cherish every moment I can!!
That little boy amazes me. Only three and a half years old and he can work my iphone better than me! He knows every game on there and can play them...and has been doing so since last summer before he even turned three! I'm so proud of him and far he's come. I can remember when he had problems transitioning from one room to another in our own house much less when we went somewhere like Walmart. Then, he'd collapse on the floor and curl up with his thumb in his mouth, eyes closed, refusing to get up and walk. Autism has always fascinated me even years and years ago. I watch him when he's focused on something and lost in his own world and I wonder what is going on in his mind. He is amazing. Yes, there are days when we are out and he's flopping around not wanting to walk or do what he's supposed to do and you can't get him to look at you and focus on what you're saying to save your life and some days I just want to throw my hands in the air and lay down with him in the middle of wherever we are. It can be so frustrating not only because of how he's behaving but the looks and stares from people that are thinking "I'd wear him out or my child wouldn't act like that, or she needs to learn to control her son!" We've all seen this happen in a store and we've probably all had those thoughts at some time but let me tell you, I'm not as quick to judge as I used to be. I realize now, well maybe there's more going on with that child and it's not just a tantrum. And I have said something to someone when I've overheard them comment under their breath....maybe I shouldn't but when I'm doing all I can and he's just out there, well....I don't take well to someone saying something sarcastic or judgemental especially when they say it like they're trying to be quiet about it but just loud enough so they know you heard them. I've bitten my tongue more times than not....but I have commented back on a few occasions...it couldn't be helped. He's my heart, I can't even put it into words. No matter how challenging it is sometimes, I wouldn't change him for the world. His CP and Autism is a part of who he is and I not only accept it, I embrace it because he wouldn't be Samuel without it. I can't imagine my life without him and that's why I've already shed tears at the mere thought that this fall he starts preschool and won't be with me during the day. It breaks my heart into a million pieces and even now as I type this I feel my eyes stinging. I don't know how I'm going to live day to day without him right by my side all day. I don't want him to go, I don't want him to face challenges or scary moments or achieve new things without me. It was hard with Abby but I new how bad she needed school and the break from her siblings...but Sammy?? Who's going to protect him and encourage him and calm him and tell him he's ok and he can do it? UGH....it's going to take me from now until August to adjust to this new chapter in his life and even by then...I don't think I'll be ready. Like everyone says after they get to know him..."there's just something about him!" I love him to pieces and between now and August? I'm going to hold him, love on him, and cherish every moment I can!!
I'm still here...somewhere
Ok, so I had great intentions when I first started this blog! Sad to say it hasn't been days, weeks or even months since I last posted but instead...YEARS!! Wow! I was looking around to see what all I had on my blog, which didn't take long because there isn't much, and realized that when I first started all of this I was pregnant with Madison! Wellll....yeah she's TWO now!! Hmm...didn't quite get around to posting much, but PLEASE do NOT think for a moment that my everyday life has been as slow to progress as my blog site! HA! In fact, I may get this snippet typed today and when I get around to posting again, Madison will probably be in 3rd grade which would put Abby in middle school by then! Hopefully it won't be that bad and I will be able to find time to blog some.
I've been reading my sister's blog and as well as my dad's and thought, "ooooh yeah!!! I started one of those once!" So here I am, dishes in the sink, clothes in the wash, clothes to be folded, bathrooms to be cleaned, a trip to be planned, yet I'm playing with the layout, templates and fonts to my blog!!! Trying to dust it off, refresh it a little all in hopes of reviving it...though it may require a defibrillator to do so! I'm going to try again! If nothing else, you can get a good chuckle every few years when you're notified that I've posted again!
I've been reading my sister's blog and as well as my dad's and thought, "ooooh yeah!!! I started one of those once!" So here I am, dishes in the sink, clothes in the wash, clothes to be folded, bathrooms to be cleaned, a trip to be planned, yet I'm playing with the layout, templates and fonts to my blog!!! Trying to dust it off, refresh it a little all in hopes of reviving it...though it may require a defibrillator to do so! I'm going to try again! If nothing else, you can get a good chuckle every few years when you're notified that I've posted again!
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