Wednesday, April 29, 2009
LANDENS GROWTH SPURT
Landen loves crocks!I bought him a pair with no backs on them and he just cannot walk in them they kept falling off.I was happy when i found these at children's place at a really good price.
Landen has gotten so tall !He jumped from a 4T top to a 5-6 top.He has like 3 shirts that Fit.All his shorts still fit so we lucked there.so i got this at children's place also got him a blue and Green one at 2.99 EACH. I usually shop at the thrift store here and find him lots of nice shirts.But must be allot of boys wearing the same size as i have had bad luck finding him things.I think with what i bought and what shirts he has he is good to go for summer.My baby is growing to fast.
I COULDNT RESIST!
I was doing some online shopping for my Landen..and bought this for Jax!Too darn cute1He does not need anymore short outfits but this was way to cute.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
DIDNT ACCOMPLISH NOTHING
I feel like i wasted my day away today! I have been down with Sinuses again and an ongoing sinus Migraine.I SLEPT ALL DAY today!I woke up and it was 1 :45 pm.I don't like sleeping my day off like this.I have so much to do on a daily basis and this was not what i had planned for today!
Next week Michael's mom and bio mom are coming and i have so MUCH to accomplish so i was mad and disappointed at myself.Michael got up early and seen the kids off to school and let me sleep he knows i have not been feeling to hot.But i wish he would have woke me up..I know he loves me lol.
It is nice though to wake up to sunshine and no yucky clouds and no rain! I am
getting excited knowing our Jax will be home soon.I ache to hold him. I will be washing his crib bedding soon and getting it ready for his arrival home.The rest of this week i am booked with appointments.Tomorrow i am driving my cousin to Kansas city for her appointment.He husband is working and has their one and only car so i offered to drive her.OK time to start dinner the kids will be yelling their hungry.
Next week Michael's mom and bio mom are coming and i have so MUCH to accomplish so i was mad and disappointed at myself.Michael got up early and seen the kids off to school and let me sleep he knows i have not been feeling to hot.But i wish he would have woke me up..I know he loves me lol.
It is nice though to wake up to sunshine and no yucky clouds and no rain! I am
getting excited knowing our Jax will be home soon.I ache to hold him. I will be washing his crib bedding soon and getting it ready for his arrival home.The rest of this week i am booked with appointments.Tomorrow i am driving my cousin to Kansas city for her appointment.He husband is working and has their one and only car so i offered to drive her.OK time to start dinner the kids will be yelling their hungry.
Monday, April 27, 2009
LAST OF NEEDED ITEMS PURCHASED
A diaper bag that is functional for Travel and at home!This one also got good ratings and had a hot to cold pocket in it for Bottles.I thought a backpack type diaper bag would be best for Travel with having hands full with Jax and all this was the way to go.
I needed to purchase a car seat for Jaxson .I spent a little more on the car seat but it had awesome ratings on it and is rear and forward facing.It also reclines...This was a feature we needed with jaxson having low muscle tone.Its an Eddie Bauer deluxe 3 in 1 car seat.I love my husband but will have to have it Professionally installed!He did a horrible job on Landens and i had to have it professionally installed to.I can now say i am Officially done buying everything needed for Jaxson Oh it feels great and more surreal.
THINKING ABOUT JAXSON!
I have so much Love for a little boy whom i have only viewed pictures of.God created a perfect little boy who is waiting for the loving arms of his Mommy and Daddy.This little boy is the perfect fit for our family.This sweet boy has no clue he has a family who loves him more then he knows.
I am so in love with a little boy who is far away and i know that God is watching him and has his hands placed on our little boy.I have a love so deep for my son whom is in Liberia either in his crib or setting in a stroller.No more of that he will be in the arms of his mother or Father and siblings.Surrounded by the love he so deserves and needs.
I pray for him daily and whisper to him that we love him and are anxious to get him home.I want to hold him,feed him,Bathe him,Care for him,play with him watch him learn and grow.My heart swells with all the love i have for him.I am praying we hear something very soon!I know they are working on his case.I know that the agency and People in Liberia are working to get things in place for him to come home.I am trying hard to be patient as God has a timing for everything. We wait with anticipation for the phone to ring or get an email we have been waiting on.I know all the pain of waiting for him will melt away once he placed in my arms forever.I just pray it is soon.
Jaxson mommy loves you with all my heart little one.You have waited a long time for your family.Soon my sweet boy mommy will be there!Hang in there Little man blowing you kisses.
I am so in love with a little boy who is far away and i know that God is watching him and has his hands placed on our little boy.I have a love so deep for my son whom is in Liberia either in his crib or setting in a stroller.No more of that he will be in the arms of his mother or Father and siblings.Surrounded by the love he so deserves and needs.
I pray for him daily and whisper to him that we love him and are anxious to get him home.I want to hold him,feed him,Bathe him,Care for him,play with him watch him learn and grow.My heart swells with all the love i have for him.I am praying we hear something very soon!I know they are working on his case.I know that the agency and People in Liberia are working to get things in place for him to come home.I am trying hard to be patient as God has a timing for everything. We wait with anticipation for the phone to ring or get an email we have been waiting on.I know all the pain of waiting for him will melt away once he placed in my arms forever.I just pray it is soon.
Jaxson mommy loves you with all my heart little one.You have waited a long time for your family.Soon my sweet boy mommy will be there!Hang in there Little man blowing you kisses.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
PRAYERS FOR JAXSON
Please help pray Our Jaxson home!My dear friend has put our Jaxson on her blog for a prayer request to help pray Jax home.So i am joining her on my blog to pray him home too.Those of you who read this blog please pray for our son to come home to us soon.
I will be on pins and needles waiting to hear if our Jax's case will be able to be released so we can travel to him.I will be honest i have only been in a plane Once and it was not a long flight.I don't like flying at all but will in heart beat to get our sweet Jax home.My Jaxson is worth fighting any fear i have about flying.Nothing could keep me from going to him and to see his birth country.
So all of you out there Please Pray for our Jaxson to come home!
I will be on pins and needles waiting to hear if our Jax's case will be able to be released so we can travel to him.I will be honest i have only been in a plane Once and it was not a long flight.I don't like flying at all but will in heart beat to get our sweet Jax home.My Jaxson is worth fighting any fear i have about flying.Nothing could keep me from going to him and to see his birth country.
So all of you out there Please Pray for our Jaxson to come home!
Friday, April 24, 2009
MY DARLING BOY!
My sweet little boy!Momma Loves you so much!Thankyou again for this wonderful pic!I love your scrapbooking work!
LOVE THIS !
My son has a killer smile and he knows how to use it too! My oldest daughter stopped by tonight with her fiance and picked up Rebecca for the weekend.Landen LOVES Anthony and was playing with him .Landen started laughing and out of the blue said.."I SEXY LANDEN".What a mess his is.Thank you my dear friend for making this I LOVE IT.
Epidural today
I got my second epidural today!This one has been a little harder on me.I am sicker this time and feel more Miserable then i did the first time.But its worth it i am only sick the day i have it done.The first one brought such great results.I get 1 more next Friday and will have to go through pt again.Nerve is still pinched but SO much better not so intense.
My oldest son is moving today he is moving 4 blocks away.I am so thrilled William and i are very close.Maybe because he is my first born?Or maybe because he is so much like me .Either way i am thrilled My son is moving so close to us.He loves his siblings to pieces and is already talking about having them stay over .He is having an issue getting utilities turned on.He got the water turned on but found a busted pipe so the water is off and the Landlord has been contacted.He cant get the lights turned on until Monday!
My oldest son is moving today he is moving 4 blocks away.I am so thrilled William and i are very close.Maybe because he is my first born?Or maybe because he is so much like me .Either way i am thrilled My son is moving so close to us.He loves his siblings to pieces and is already talking about having them stay over .He is having an issue getting utilities turned on.He got the water turned on but found a busted pipe so the water is off and the Landlord has been contacted.He cant get the lights turned on until Monday!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
LANDENS APPOINTMENTS
Landen got a great report at the Neurologist appointment.Landen weighs 44 lbs he has gained 5 lbs in a year WOW! This is the most he has gained in a yr since his arrival home 4 1/2 yrs ago.Weight gain has always been a struggle for him. The second good news is..HE HAS HEAD GROWTH!Last year his head measured 42cm and today a year later its 44.2cm. Head growth is a BIG thing for a Micro cephalic child.The doc did up his seizure med (carbatrol) from 200 mg a day to 300 mg a day.
After this appointment we went over to Opthamology to reschedule an appointment.This is where i get frustrated.This week the nuerology clinic called and said that our appointmnent was 12 45 today.OK wait a minute we were scheduled with you on May 14 at 2pm.She says no no today.I said no i have Opthamologist appointment then she tells me NO they cancelled.OK well i went to reschedule and GUESS what?The Nuero nurse LIED to me!He had a 2 pm appointment.OK cool its 1 30 so he gets his optho appointment done as well.Which by the way went very well his eyes look great she said he is a little farsighted in left eye and that glasses will not help to his Optical atrophy.She was impressed with the improvement from last year to now.He will always be legally blind but it should not worsen.
I am still irritated why did she LIE to me?Both of these appointments are important.Why couldn't she just say they had an opening can we make it at 12 45.Does she realise if i would not have checked in with opthamologist and did a no show I GET CHARGED FOR MISSED APPOINTMENTS. And if ya miss 2 total you cannot return there?So i was worked up about this as i could have been charged and i filed a complaint on that nurse.NOTHING like this will happen again because before i believe them i will call and check
my appointments myself.Its an 1hr 45 minute drive to the hospital would not have been a good thing if i missed an appointment.I have always been very diligent about Landens appointments.
Landen will not need to see them again for a year!I am so happy how much my little boy is growing and was glowing with wonderful news from Nuero and Optho.
After this appointment we went over to Opthamology to reschedule an appointment.This is where i get frustrated.This week the nuerology clinic called and said that our appointmnent was 12 45 today.OK wait a minute we were scheduled with you on May 14 at 2pm.She says no no today.I said no i have Opthamologist appointment then she tells me NO they cancelled.OK well i went to reschedule and GUESS what?The Nuero nurse LIED to me!He had a 2 pm appointment.OK cool its 1 30 so he gets his optho appointment done as well.Which by the way went very well his eyes look great she said he is a little farsighted in left eye and that glasses will not help to his Optical atrophy.She was impressed with the improvement from last year to now.He will always be legally blind but it should not worsen.
I am still irritated why did she LIE to me?Both of these appointments are important.Why couldn't she just say they had an opening can we make it at 12 45.Does she realise if i would not have checked in with opthamologist and did a no show I GET CHARGED FOR MISSED APPOINTMENTS. And if ya miss 2 total you cannot return there?So i was worked up about this as i could have been charged and i filed a complaint on that nurse.NOTHING like this will happen again because before i believe them i will call and check
my appointments myself.Its an 1hr 45 minute drive to the hospital would not have been a good thing if i missed an appointment.I have always been very diligent about Landens appointments.
Landen will not need to see them again for a year!I am so happy how much my little boy is growing and was glowing with wonderful news from Nuero and Optho.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
LOTS OF PRAYERS!
I need lots of prayers...I have got the news that the GOL is considering releasing our Jaxsons case so he can home.Please pray it happens very soon!I am ready to get my sweet little peanut home.All the prayers i can get would be great! I so bad want to love on him.
Also Pray that i can help a sp needs little girl in the same home as our Jaxson find her forever Family.I would bring her home in a heart beat but God has not touched my husbands heart about her yet.I would love to see this little girl find a home with her forever family.
I pray for all the waiting families and that ALL our Beautiful Liberian angels can come home very soon! I pray that the new adoption laws and regulations help many families in the future and make it better for all.
I will be on pins and needles for the next few weeks waiting to hear if we get to travel to get our Jaxson Emmanuel.We have so much going on in the next few weeks that maybe i can bury myself in it and keep busy and not think about it.Maybe it will fly by and we get word to set travel. I have dreamed of the day i meet my son for the first time. I pray that day is very very soon.
WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH JAXSON!FEEL MOMMIES KISSES I AM BLOWING TO YOU.MOMMY AND DADDY WILL BE COMING SOON OUR LITTLE MAN.
Also Pray that i can help a sp needs little girl in the same home as our Jaxson find her forever Family.I would bring her home in a heart beat but God has not touched my husbands heart about her yet.I would love to see this little girl find a home with her forever family.
I pray for all the waiting families and that ALL our Beautiful Liberian angels can come home very soon! I pray that the new adoption laws and regulations help many families in the future and make it better for all.
I will be on pins and needles for the next few weeks waiting to hear if we get to travel to get our Jaxson Emmanuel.We have so much going on in the next few weeks that maybe i can bury myself in it and keep busy and not think about it.Maybe it will fly by and we get word to set travel. I have dreamed of the day i meet my son for the first time. I pray that day is very very soon.
WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH JAXSON!FEEL MOMMIES KISSES I AM BLOWING TO YOU.MOMMY AND DADDY WILL BE COMING SOON OUR LITTLE MAN.
HOME ADDITION/LANDEN APPTS.
The backhoe guy came yesterday and dug up the ares for foundation and where the new sewer line will connect to the current sewer line.My yard is a mess but so worth it once i am enjoying my new master bath and bedroom.The contractor is starting on Saturday! Michael and the contractor are going to Menard's to get a few supplies they shortened themselves on OOPS!
I got a call last night from the neurology clinic/Tried to call them back and no answer.They called this morning and told me his appointment is tomorrow at 12:45.Landens Neuro was not scheduled until may 14.They had changed his appointment and CANCELLED his opthamology appointment.No one bothered to call me and tell me an appointment was cancelled and the his Neurologist appointment had been moved up.Ok was i MAD?YES,it takes months of waiting for these appointments.I have to schedule them 2 or 3 months off to get them.So tomorrow while at his appointment i will schedule is Opthomology appointment which is right across the hall from Neuro.Landen has to be seen yearly by the opthomologist it is important because of the visual impairment that he has.what a day this has been!
I got a call last night from the neurology clinic/Tried to call them back and no answer.They called this morning and told me his appointment is tomorrow at 12:45.Landens Neuro was not scheduled until may 14.They had changed his appointment and CANCELLED his opthamology appointment.No one bothered to call me and tell me an appointment was cancelled and the his Neurologist appointment had been moved up.Ok was i MAD?YES,it takes months of waiting for these appointments.I have to schedule them 2 or 3 months off to get them.So tomorrow while at his appointment i will schedule is Opthomology appointment which is right across the hall from Neuro.Landen has to be seen yearly by the opthomologist it is important because of the visual impairment that he has.what a day this has been!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
DREAMING!
I have been in dream mode today.I was stitching Jaxson's blanket and thinking wow it won't be much longer and our baby will be home. I was dreaming of setting in my rocking chair with Jax in my arms rocking him and singing to him. I washed all his summer clothes and put them in his dresser.I dreamed of him wearing all his adorable little clothes.
I dreamed of the day Jax meets his aunt and uncles and Friends and other extended family.I have so much love for him.I love Jax with all my heart..I see his sweet face in the many pictures i have and i ache to touch him and talked to him. I dream of him always and more so everyday.
I Pray to God everyday that it wont be much Longer and we get to hold him forever and never let him go.He is wanted and loved and has brothers and sisters waiting with Open arms for him.I wish i could Just Go and stay there until i could bring him home for good!I just want my baby home.
I love you Jaxson with all my heart!Hang in there my little peanut not much longer and Mommy and Daddy will be coming to you and bring you home.
I dreamed of the day Jax meets his aunt and uncles and Friends and other extended family.I have so much love for him.I love Jax with all my heart..I see his sweet face in the many pictures i have and i ache to touch him and talked to him. I dream of him always and more so everyday.
I Pray to God everyday that it wont be much Longer and we get to hold him forever and never let him go.He is wanted and loved and has brothers and sisters waiting with Open arms for him.I wish i could Just Go and stay there until i could bring him home for good!I just want my baby home.
I love you Jaxson with all my heart!Hang in there my little peanut not much longer and Mommy and Daddy will be coming to you and bring you home.
TO DO LIST!
A big to do list today!
1.pick oldest son up take him to get new tire for his car!
2.call Internet provider and cancel dial up!I now how high speed yay!
3.Drop my computer off at the shop!(been using husbands laptop).
4.Drop all the stuff off at goodwill
5. Paint my front door(been wanting to do this)
6.Load Michael's truck with old carpet and other things to haul to dump.
7. plant some more flowers.I have seeds that have to get done and Dalilie bulbs that need to be planted asap.
8.Fax 2008 taxes to agency(this will be done before anything else).
Then i have dinner and will have laundry to do help kids with homework and get baths done.
I wear myself out looking at this list.
1.pick oldest son up take him to get new tire for his car!
2.call Internet provider and cancel dial up!I now how high speed yay!
3.Drop my computer off at the shop!(been using husbands laptop).
4.Drop all the stuff off at goodwill
5. Paint my front door(been wanting to do this)
6.Load Michael's truck with old carpet and other things to haul to dump.
7. plant some more flowers.I have seeds that have to get done and Dalilie bulbs that need to be planted asap.
8.Fax 2008 taxes to agency(this will be done before anything else).
Then i have dinner and will have laundry to do help kids with homework and get baths done.
I wear myself out looking at this list.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
GROWING BOY!
Landen is growing so much! I just ordered him a new Jacket he has gotten so tall his arms are too long for his Jacket he has. He went from a 5 Jacket to a 7!He is so TALL! I can only buy the adjustable band pants and in shorts i buy a size 5 elastic waist shorts.Sometimes i have to go to a 4 because he is so thin.I also bought him 2 pairs of new PJ'S he has outgrown most of what he has.My little guy is getting big to fast.I have yet to see what he has in his summer clothes that will fit him if any at all.
Today Landen was so lovable.I got lots of hugs and kisses out of him today!I even got some cuddle time.I love my little boy so much.Of course i soak up any cuddle time i can get out of Mr.Busy body.Tonight after he had his bath i let him pick out his PJ's..He picked sponge bob of course ha ha.After he got them on got his med and brushed his teeth he was on my lap with his all time favorite book..."baby mickey lost his shoe".I don't know this book is his favorite but it has been 2 yrs running now.I have it memorized word for word he loves that story time and so do i .Look how cute he is?Cant help but wanna love him up.
CLEANING/DECLUTTERING
Carpet is down furniture was put back last night.Now my house is starting to Transform back to normalcy.The old carpet we took up sure made dust ewww!I still have more dusting to do.The best part of all i got rid of a TON of stuff!Its loaded in my van and will be dropped off tomorrow at goodwill.
I am tired but Oh loving how nice my house is when its not piled with furniture and shoes and everything else that was hiding in our bedroom only to be discovered of the forgotten things when it was all pulled out of it stashed place.
Our weekend has been a busy one and i am glad it is winding down .I have so much to do in the next few weeks.Inside our home and out.My husbands birth mom and mom are coming in a couple weeks for our daughter Hannah's Graduation i want our ready to receive them and enjoy the time we will get to spend together.
Ok im off to to do the dusting and start dinner!Hope everyone had a great weekend!
I am tired but Oh loving how nice my house is when its not piled with furniture and shoes and everything else that was hiding in our bedroom only to be discovered of the forgotten things when it was all pulled out of it stashed place.
Our weekend has been a busy one and i am glad it is winding down .I have so much to do in the next few weeks.Inside our home and out.My husbands birth mom and mom are coming in a couple weeks for our daughter Hannah's Graduation i want our ready to receive them and enjoy the time we will get to spend together.
Ok im off to to do the dusting and start dinner!Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
WANTED TO SHARE
A very dear friend of mine made this for me!I LOVE IT ! I will be printing it and adding this to Jaxsons Life book. Hope everyone has a happy Saturday!We are headed to go grocery shopping.I need to get Landen out of the house he is bugging Daddy and Daddy is trying to lay carpet.Landen just wants to help ha ha.LEARNING
I am learning how to make my blog look nice.This is alot of fun!Hope you all enjoy it as much as i have.Practice makes perfect but i think it looks really good.What do you all think?
Friday, April 17, 2009
REMODELS
I love when my house is pretty when we fix something.Like when we painted and put floating wood floors in and how pretty they are.But the MESSES!Right now as i am typing this My bedroom is being dismantled by my husband .I am in the dining room which is not very big and it is now a path with Michael's dresser and Jaxson's crib in here.He is moving everything out so that we can put new carpet in.I didn't realize we had SO MUCH STUFF!So before we put things back i am boxing allot of stuff and hauling it off to goodwill.
Monday the backhoe guy is coming to do the digging for our master bath and bedroom he was suppose to come sooner but it has been to muddy.It will be nice not to have to fight teens for the bathroom and just to have more space.The little boys will get our old room.So i need to start looking into how i am going to decorate the little ones room.
Friday night and we are home and buried in furniture Hope tomorrow carpet is down and we can put all this stuff back.Oh so much for a lazy or fun weekend.Gotta love remodels!
Monday the backhoe guy is coming to do the digging for our master bath and bedroom he was suppose to come sooner but it has been to muddy.It will be nice not to have to fight teens for the bathroom and just to have more space.The little boys will get our old room.So i need to start looking into how i am going to decorate the little ones room.
Friday night and we are home and buried in furniture Hope tomorrow carpet is down and we can put all this stuff back.Oh so much for a lazy or fun weekend.Gotta love remodels!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
CRAZY EVENING
What a crazy evening and night it has been! It went like this...
Landen came home from school and would not come inside.stayed outside and let Landen play!
Michael leaves with Brother in law and my sister to go to Menard's to get materials for room addition.
Landen comes in the house..gave him a quick snack and a drink..start a load of wash put the ones i folded away.
Linda calls to come get her from school she had to stay over and practice for upcoming concert.Change landens diaper and get in car to get her.
Come back home begin cooking dinner...Put load of wash in dryer...Sweep up a mess landen made with gold fish crackers.
Finish dinner do dishes clean the kitchen...My parents come over visit with them.Michael comes home.
Rebecca calls to come get her at the school her track meet is over.Load up go get Rebecca leave my parents having coffee with my parents.Pick rebecca up dress come back visit with my parents some more.Get landen dressed for bed and give him med.
Now its quiet the kids are asleep and i am looking at the mess my sweet husband has made in living room.Have a huge roll of brand new carpet and roll of padding in living room awaiting to be Lay ed in bedroom.
Tomorrow is going to be crazy too! we are moving all furniture out of bedroom so hubby can lay carpet.I still have some more flowers to get planted and want to clean my car and give it a bath tomorrow while the weather is warm.Im exhausting myself just thinking about it all.
Landen came home from school and would not come inside.stayed outside and let Landen play!
Michael leaves with Brother in law and my sister to go to Menard's to get materials for room addition.
Landen comes in the house..gave him a quick snack and a drink..start a load of wash put the ones i folded away.
Linda calls to come get her from school she had to stay over and practice for upcoming concert.Change landens diaper and get in car to get her.
Come back home begin cooking dinner...Put load of wash in dryer...Sweep up a mess landen made with gold fish crackers.
Finish dinner do dishes clean the kitchen...My parents come over visit with them.Michael comes home.
Rebecca calls to come get her at the school her track meet is over.Load up go get Rebecca leave my parents having coffee with my parents.Pick rebecca up dress come back visit with my parents some more.Get landen dressed for bed and give him med.
Now its quiet the kids are asleep and i am looking at the mess my sweet husband has made in living room.Have a huge roll of brand new carpet and roll of padding in living room awaiting to be Lay ed in bedroom.
Tomorrow is going to be crazy too! we are moving all furniture out of bedroom so hubby can lay carpet.I still have some more flowers to get planted and want to clean my car and give it a bath tomorrow while the weather is warm.Im exhausting myself just thinking about it all.
SELF HELP SKILLS
We have been working on Landen being able to dress and undress his self.He has MASTERED getting his pants off and putting them on.The shirt is a different story he can take it off but has not figured out how to put in on.We keep plucking at this i know he will master it too.His shoes he cannot take off yet but is really good at taking his socks off...Not able to put them on yet.I am proud of what he is learning.
He knows how to brush his teeth but still don't know how to put toothpaste on the toothbrush.We are working on this.He has mastered washing his hands with soap!Now to get him to dry them on the hand towel.He likes to shower and will wash his self with some assistance.He still wont wash his hair and we are working on that as well.
Potty training is another issue we just cant seem to get.He does not like pull ups which i would prefer because that is a great skill also Taking on an off .I plan on really working hard this summer with Potty training.
He now picks his toys up without being told...This was a issue that took us along time to get him to do.He puts his blanket on his bed like he is trying to make it.I didn't teach him that he did that one on his own.He has gotten better with the Please and thank yous and i love hearing him use them.He has discovered he likes his room tidy i am happy for this.
He also has decided he DON'T need a sip cup no more he is a big boy now and can drink from a cup without spilling YEAHHHH!I am beyond PROUD of my son.He has come so far in the 4 1/2 yrs of coming home to us.
When he came home to us he was functioning at a 9 month old at the age of 41/2 yrs.He could not feed himself..He did allot of things that a 9 month old would do.The doctors here were up in the air as to what he would learn.He has shown them up in all ways.They never thought he would talk.The neurologist really got excited when Landen talked to him.
My son is an amazing little man with a happy soul! I love him for who he is and for his incredible spirit.He always has a smile and a giggle! He is funny with one heck of a personality.I cant Imagine our life without this little boy.I am so BLESSED to be his Mommy.
I LOVE YOU LANDEN!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
HELP THIS ANGEL FIND A HOME
I got information about a very special needs little girl who needs a loving home.She does not walk,does not feed herself she is 3 or 4 in age.She moves her head side to side and sets in a special chair she tries to utter words there is no known diagnoses for her condition.This sweet angel NEEDS Mommy and Daddy! Please if you know anyone or you would want to make this sweet baby angel girl a part of your family leave a comment with email and i can contact you.I will not stop until I find a family for this sweet baby!
I know it takes allot to adopt special needs babies but let me tell you...Being a mom of a special needs son.And soon another special needs son.It is the most rewarding fulfilling part of my life the love i have for both my boys.When i see Landen learn something new and that amazing smile he has and those daily giggles and clapping hands and dancing.I am the MOST blessed momma that feels God has blessed us with both our boys.
I know how challenging some days are when i am working on a skill with Landen and he just don't want to do it.I also know how proud i am of him when he learns a skill and how happy he is when he is PRAISED for it.I know some days are emotional for him and I.But the tight bond we share and the love we have beats any obstacle thrown in our paths.I know first hand how we were told Our child couldn't do this or couldn't do that and he has PROVED everyone WRONG!Our Jax will amaze too!Just holding him and seeing that face even if he don't master something.We love him for who he is not what we want him to be.
I know this precious little girl will be an amazing child with a full future ahead of her.All she needs is the right Mom and Dad to love her and praise her and except her for who she is. Help this sweetie find her forever family she deserves it.
I know it takes allot to adopt special needs babies but let me tell you...Being a mom of a special needs son.And soon another special needs son.It is the most rewarding fulfilling part of my life the love i have for both my boys.When i see Landen learn something new and that amazing smile he has and those daily giggles and clapping hands and dancing.I am the MOST blessed momma that feels God has blessed us with both our boys.
I know how challenging some days are when i am working on a skill with Landen and he just don't want to do it.I also know how proud i am of him when he learns a skill and how happy he is when he is PRAISED for it.I know some days are emotional for him and I.But the tight bond we share and the love we have beats any obstacle thrown in our paths.I know first hand how we were told Our child couldn't do this or couldn't do that and he has PROVED everyone WRONG!Our Jax will amaze too!Just holding him and seeing that face even if he don't master something.We love him for who he is not what we want him to be.
I know this precious little girl will be an amazing child with a full future ahead of her.All she needs is the right Mom and Dad to love her and praise her and except her for who she is. Help this sweetie find her forever family she deserves it.
SPRING FINALLY
This is my favorite time of year!The beautiful green grass and the trees budding.The weather is not to hot or to cold.Spring has came late this year.I am so happy it is here now i have much to do in the yard!Planting flowers weeding cleaning up limbs from winter and so on.Tomorrow i am headed to walmart to get my bulbs bought and a few other gardening items i really need.
This year i will have to be careful where i plant things...With the home addition we are having built i don't want them ruined because i put them in the way.I am excited about out home addition now that its going to be underway soon.Too muddy to get backhoe guy over so we wait a few more days for that.
Landen is loving the weather he is an outside boy and would be out from sun up to sun down if i let him.As we speak he is bouncing a ball outside and loving it.It is beautiful today the sun is shining and the weather is awesome.I have my windows open with a wonderful breeze bringing in the fresh air.I really LOVE spring.
This year i will have to be careful where i plant things...With the home addition we are having built i don't want them ruined because i put them in the way.I am excited about out home addition now that its going to be underway soon.Too muddy to get backhoe guy over so we wait a few more days for that.
Landen is loving the weather he is an outside boy and would be out from sun up to sun down if i let him.As we speak he is bouncing a ball outside and loving it.It is beautiful today the sun is shining and the weather is awesome.I have my windows open with a wonderful breeze bringing in the fresh air.I really LOVE spring.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
GETTING RESTLESS!
I am getting restless about the adoption and when the suspension will be lifted.I am missing so much of Jaxson growing.I want so badly to bring him home.Every month that goes by gets harder and harder.Will it ever end?I am so worried because if we don't get him home soon therapy will do him no good.They say they will let special needs kids out but wont him because he is taken good care of.I know he is in good hands.But he is NOT getting the Medical he so desperately needs.He is 4 yrs old and to get good progression for his Cerebral palsy should be before age 5.
I am beyond..STRESSED, EMOTIONAL AND FRUSTRATED.So many emotions right now running through me.I just want him home so much as do all the parents waiting for their babies in Liberia.I pray every night that the day comes we can bring Jaxson home.I pray it is not MUCH longer.I wish i could go there and spend time with him and work with him and just love on him.He is the cutest little guy and i am dying to hold him in my arms.I love him so much it is hard to be so far away from the child we have dreamed of for years.It was a year ago on April 8 that we learned about Jax it was April 9 when i contacted agency and began the process.A year now i have looked at his sweet little face.I know i have not waited as long as most have.But it still is not any easier.
I am praying for patience and Guidance as we wait to be bale to travel to our sweet little boy.I love you Jaxson as soon as we can Mommy and daddy will come to you to bring you home forever.
I am beyond..STRESSED, EMOTIONAL AND FRUSTRATED.So many emotions right now running through me.I just want him home so much as do all the parents waiting for their babies in Liberia.I pray every night that the day comes we can bring Jaxson home.I pray it is not MUCH longer.I wish i could go there and spend time with him and work with him and just love on him.He is the cutest little guy and i am dying to hold him in my arms.I love him so much it is hard to be so far away from the child we have dreamed of for years.It was a year ago on April 8 that we learned about Jax it was April 9 when i contacted agency and began the process.A year now i have looked at his sweet little face.I know i have not waited as long as most have.But it still is not any easier.
I am praying for patience and Guidance as we wait to be bale to travel to our sweet little boy.I love you Jaxson as soon as we can Mommy and daddy will come to you to bring you home forever.
EPIDURAL
I got my first epidural in my neck Yesterday for the herniated disc in my neck.I do see improvement.I can move my head in all directions now.My shoulder still hurts and my thumb is still numb though.The nerves in my arms are not as Intense as they was.I get another one in 2 weeks and then a third one 2 weeks after that.The doc said i should get better with each one.I hope so!I want to be able to hold Jax when we go for him.Right now my arm is useless as its weak and i am still having pain.I would also like to wear my wedding bands again!My fingers are so swollen i cant get them on .Here is a pic of my great niece Ryleigh and meon easter day.I could not hold her long and when i did was on my right arm and not my sore one.ISN'T SHE A DOLL!Today is her birthday she is 1 yr old today!She has been walking since the age of 10 months and has a huge Vocabulary for as little as she is.Her favorite thing to say is.."GIVE ME THAT".She is too sweet!Love her Red hair..I am glad we have another redhead in the family now(my Son Brian is red headed).
Sunday, April 12, 2009
LANDENS EASTER!
I was scared of this Bunny at first until I realised she was my sister!I am smart and figured it out she cant trick me!
This Bunny don't look like the one i got for Easter!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
I AM MISSING
My Jaxson!I am trying to prepare myself for tomorrow everyone will be asking me when is he coming home?I don't like this question because i don't even know.With Easter here and another Holiday come and Gone i am blue.I have thought about my little peanut all day today.I have an empty place waiting to be filled that wont happen until my boy is in my arms.HAPPY EASTER MY LITTLE MAN! You are on my mind and heart everyday!I cannot wait until i can hold you Forever.Hope it is not much Longer.Mommy and Daddy will be there soon!We Love you!HAPPY EASTER!
OHHHH a Green egg!Thankyou Grandma i love Green.
Landen with Grandma dying Easter eggs.Landen would rather drink the dye then color the eggs .But he managed to have some fun.Happy Easter to everyone.Enjoy your day!
Friday, April 10, 2009
I LOST MY BABY GIRL THIS WEEK
THIS HAS BEEN A WEEK OF PAIN AND SADNESS...My dog Bella went outside i thought my son had put her on her leash outside.He didn't i went out to get her no Bella so we went looking for her.Usually when you call her name she comes running .My son found her she was hit by a train and passed on.I have been so upset i been laying in bed crying.She was my baby in all ways I miss her so much and am still mourning her loss.She was the cutest little pug ever i miss her in the mornings when she jumps on my lap and hugs me (yes she gave hugs) then i would scratch her back.I miss when she is napping and snoring so loud all you can do is laugh at her.I miss Bella carrying her babies (toys) around wherever she went.I am lost with out her.
To top it off i been in horrible pain with my neck and arm.I have outpatient surgery for this on Monday.But am suffering in pain.I have laid in bed for 2 days because of losing my Bella and hurting so bad.I was upset with Brian for Not making sure she was on her leash i miss her so much.I told Michael i do not ever want another dog again.I mean this...Bella was my kid and this mourning her has been emotional on me i cant bring myself to own another pet.I will post a picture of her very soon.Right now my heart is still breaking and i just cant do it today.Please pray for us as we Mourn the loss of our Bella.
To top it off i been in horrible pain with my neck and arm.I have outpatient surgery for this on Monday.But am suffering in pain.I have laid in bed for 2 days because of losing my Bella and hurting so bad.I was upset with Brian for Not making sure she was on her leash i miss her so much.I told Michael i do not ever want another dog again.I mean this...Bella was my kid and this mourning her has been emotional on me i cant bring myself to own another pet.I will post a picture of her very soon.Right now my heart is still breaking and i just cant do it today.Please pray for us as we Mourn the loss of our Bella.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
WOULD YOU HELP?
I have met a wonderful Lady whom is adopting a child with Cerebral palsy .I was thrilled to find her as you all know Jaxson also has Cerebral palsy.This Family is doing Back to Back adoptions so Finances are tight for them.God is speaking to this wonderful Family and they are Meant to parent this sweet child.Could you help them to Bring Jeremiah home?Check it out...http://www.tillgodbringsthemhome.blogspot.com/
Please help this Family...She has 2 really great fundraisers going and another if you are in the Louisiana area.Jeremiah is so much Like our Jaxson I am happy that God has called on them to Parent Jeremiah.
Please help this Family...She has 2 really great fundraisers going and another if you are in the Louisiana area.Jeremiah is so much Like our Jaxson I am happy that God has called on them to Parent Jeremiah.
STUTTERING STROKE
I have never heard of a stuttering stroke but my Dad had them in the evening and my Mom called me saying he was in hospital. I called my brothers and sisters and we go to Topeka hospital at like 10 30 pm.We stayed until about 3 30 am.My dad is going to be OK the med they put him helped the stuttering so he could talk normally.He was much better before we left.I called this morning and they are waiting for them to come take dad down for an MRI this morning.
I was so scared i thought we were losing our dad. My sister Lori was crying because she blamed herself.She is fixing a house to move into and Dad has been helping her get it remodeled.We told her it was not her fault Dad would of done it regardless of what she said.He told her it wasn't her fault.I am was a scary night and i am so sleepy now.I got home around 5 am as i picked 2 of my sisters up and they rode with me.So when we left i had to take them home.
I am glad my dad is going to be OK he scared us all pretty bad. My house is a wreck so today i am spending it cleaning.Or what i can do of it with out my neck and arm giving me troubles and throbbing pain.Today is my kids Last day of school .Eater break starts and they don't return until next Tuesday.I have some fun things planned for Landen and the girls.My teens still love to dye Easter eggs so we are doing that tomorrow.Both my girls love to bake we are making cupcakes too.Friday i plan on taking them swimming at the YMCA while momma soaks in the hot tub.It will help my arm and neck .The weekend is suppose to be rainy i still have not planned out what we will do on Saturday yet.Sunday we are having a big dinner with the Clem side in my family. Oh how busy we will be.In between this need to go see my dad at the hospital.
I was so scared i thought we were losing our dad. My sister Lori was crying because she blamed herself.She is fixing a house to move into and Dad has been helping her get it remodeled.We told her it was not her fault Dad would of done it regardless of what she said.He told her it wasn't her fault.I am was a scary night and i am so sleepy now.I got home around 5 am as i picked 2 of my sisters up and they rode with me.So when we left i had to take them home.
I am glad my dad is going to be OK he scared us all pretty bad. My house is a wreck so today i am spending it cleaning.Or what i can do of it with out my neck and arm giving me troubles and throbbing pain.Today is my kids Last day of school .Eater break starts and they don't return until next Tuesday.I have some fun things planned for Landen and the girls.My teens still love to dye Easter eggs so we are doing that tomorrow.Both my girls love to bake we are making cupcakes too.Friday i plan on taking them swimming at the YMCA while momma soaks in the hot tub.It will help my arm and neck .The weekend is suppose to be rainy i still have not planned out what we will do on Saturday yet.Sunday we are having a big dinner with the Clem side in my family. Oh how busy we will be.In between this need to go see my dad at the hospital.
Monday, April 6, 2009
MRI RESULTS
I have a herniated disc in my c5 and c6.Monday they are doing a procedure its an epidural that may work and may not work.I pray it works.This neck pain is horrible.Now i have answers and hope to be on the mend soon.Although Monday seems so far off ugh.I can sure use prayers that the epidural works and gets my neck back where it should be.
BAD NIGHT!
After my last post things went hay wire last night. My oldest son William called me from work last night to come get him(His car is broke down).I knew he was still working and asked whats wrong.He said i need to go to emergency room i sliced to fingers to the bone.I was mad because his Manager did not take him.I live out of town.I take him and they glued the 2 fingers and xrayed the pinky which is fractured in 2 places.This morning he had to go in to work to file Workman's comp so the bills would be paid for.
I get home and my neck starts hurting really bad.Not the nerve this time the bones in my neck. I got really hot and told michael i didn't feel good.So i got my Pj's on and went to crawled in bed.I felt like i was going to pass out so i set on the side of bed.Next thing i knew my sweet husband was standing over me.I had passed out and fell on the floor.I then started vomiting.After i got sick i was fine.I am calling the doctor today because that was to weird for me.I am tried of the neck problems and pain the doctor needs to do something.I want to be healthy when Jax comes home.I want to be able to enjoy every second of my little peanut.I am still waiting to hear the MRI results.I hope to get them when i call the office today.
Please pray they have answers to what is causing my ailments.I sure could use them.
I get home and my neck starts hurting really bad.Not the nerve this time the bones in my neck. I got really hot and told michael i didn't feel good.So i got my Pj's on and went to crawled in bed.I felt like i was going to pass out so i set on the side of bed.Next thing i knew my sweet husband was standing over me.I had passed out and fell on the floor.I then started vomiting.After i got sick i was fine.I am calling the doctor today because that was to weird for me.I am tried of the neck problems and pain the doctor needs to do something.I want to be healthy when Jax comes home.I want to be able to enjoy every second of my little peanut.I am still waiting to hear the MRI results.I hope to get them when i call the office today.
Please pray they have answers to what is causing my ailments.I sure could use them.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
BUSY SUNDAY
Usually Sunday is our laid back day and i make a big dinner we eat and just be Lazy! My day started at 4 am.I woke up in Pain again so i decided i would just stay up.I took a shower took sinus medication pain med too and started Laundry.Landen woke up at 6 am so i made him and I oatmeal for breakfast,I got him fed and dressed.
Today was the VFW Easter egg hunt and party.I told Landen we were going to go to a party.He was so excited and kept saying"I GO TO PARTY" he said this several times until it was time to go.Today was windy with snow flurries and just down right cold.So VFW didn't have the egg hunt due to weather they put eggs filled with Candies in bags and handed them out.They had Games for the kids to play and win prizes.Landen was so excited he played them all.He loves bubbles and had gotten 2 bottles from the games he played.The Easter Bunny was there and i was waiting for a melt down.He used to be scared of the bunny and Santa.He wasn't scared at all he laughed and patted the bunny.I was mad at myself because i forgot my camera at home and could of had some great pictures.They drew names and Landen won a pre maid Easter basket.He was so excited.Not about the candy but the toy car that was in it.
We came home and i made dinner finished folding the Laundry i had washed this morning and started another load.I am so tired tonight.Landen has been bathed and had his med and will be heading to bed very soon.I have done allot of other stuff too today that i did not put in this post .My girls are getting there clothes laid out and getting ready for bed soon.They have had a good weekend No Arguing YAY! I am glad that they they are doing less and less arguing and getting along better.They went through a phase of this in the past month i am glad it was short lived .Now its time for me to go read my book for awhile before i head to bed.
Today was the VFW Easter egg hunt and party.I told Landen we were going to go to a party.He was so excited and kept saying"I GO TO PARTY" he said this several times until it was time to go.Today was windy with snow flurries and just down right cold.So VFW didn't have the egg hunt due to weather they put eggs filled with Candies in bags and handed them out.They had Games for the kids to play and win prizes.Landen was so excited he played them all.He loves bubbles and had gotten 2 bottles from the games he played.The Easter Bunny was there and i was waiting for a melt down.He used to be scared of the bunny and Santa.He wasn't scared at all he laughed and patted the bunny.I was mad at myself because i forgot my camera at home and could of had some great pictures.They drew names and Landen won a pre maid Easter basket.He was so excited.Not about the candy but the toy car that was in it.
We came home and i made dinner finished folding the Laundry i had washed this morning and started another load.I am so tired tonight.Landen has been bathed and had his med and will be heading to bed very soon.I have done allot of other stuff too today that i did not put in this post .My girls are getting there clothes laid out and getting ready for bed soon.They have had a good weekend No Arguing YAY! I am glad that they they are doing less and less arguing and getting along better.They went through a phase of this in the past month i am glad it was short lived .Now its time for me to go read my book for awhile before i head to bed.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
NO YARD WORK TODAY
Its been raining on and off today So the yard work is on hold again.I was going to take Landen to the towns Easter egg hunt but it also got rained out.We did go to town and get Rebecca her track shoes and on to walmart to get a few items needed there.I needed new bed pillows ours are flat and old and worn.I think that is causing allot of my pinched nerve problem because after awhile it flairs up and i have to get up and take something for pain.
I also bought a birthday present for my great niece she is turning 1 yr old this week.I cant believe she is already 1.It seems like she was just born to see her walking now and saying words my has she grown.I plan to get pics of her and post them here she is a baby doll with blues eyes and bright red hair a real cutie.
Rebecca went through the baby ile and found something she just had to buy Jax.Three bibs one in ca mo that says my daddy is a hero..One that says Gone fishing and another that says happy camper.How fitting considering Michael is a hero and was injured in Iraq.Michael loves to fish and so do the kids and we are all big campers.She cant wait to see him wear them.
Michael went to st joe with my brother in law to get some materials for the home addition we are doing.I am so excited about having a bigger Bedroom with a walk in closet i cant wait.Our bedroom now will be Landen and Jaxsons room.For 1 its downstairs and 2 its going to be right next to our room so i can know what my little boys are up to.I do have a baby monitor too ! I use it for Landen as his room is upstairs and i need to hear him due to his seizures.
The house is quiet right now Landen is in his room playing Rebecca is watching Disney channel and Linda is in her room listening to music.We will order pizza tonight for supper and watch slum dog Millionaire again.I want to work on Jaxson's blanket some more.
I also bought a birthday present for my great niece she is turning 1 yr old this week.I cant believe she is already 1.It seems like she was just born to see her walking now and saying words my has she grown.I plan to get pics of her and post them here she is a baby doll with blues eyes and bright red hair a real cutie.
Rebecca went through the baby ile and found something she just had to buy Jax.Three bibs one in ca mo that says my daddy is a hero..One that says Gone fishing and another that says happy camper.How fitting considering Michael is a hero and was injured in Iraq.Michael loves to fish and so do the kids and we are all big campers.She cant wait to see him wear them.
Michael went to st joe with my brother in law to get some materials for the home addition we are doing.I am so excited about having a bigger Bedroom with a walk in closet i cant wait.Our bedroom now will be Landen and Jaxsons room.For 1 its downstairs and 2 its going to be right next to our room so i can know what my little boys are up to.I do have a baby monitor too ! I use it for Landen as his room is upstairs and i need to hear him due to his seizures.
The house is quiet right now Landen is in his room playing Rebecca is watching Disney channel and Linda is in her room listening to music.We will order pizza tonight for supper and watch slum dog Millionaire again.I want to work on Jaxson's blanket some more.
Friday, April 3, 2009
SICKNESS WILL IT EVER END
I am sick again this time with Sinuses.I have pressure something awful and nothing is touching it today.I just got over a viral Illness that my sweet Husband decided to share with me.Today has been a long one.I didn't go anywhere just hung out at home and napped a bit today trying to cure the sinuses.My oldest son had the day off and came out for supper.I made spaghetti per his request with a side salad and Garlic bread.
It was nice to get to spend time with my son I was happy to see him.Miss Linda went home with him for a night to hang out watch movies and eat popcorn.I will pick her up tomorrow while we are out shopping for Track shoes for Rebecca.I am glad its Friday...Tomorrow is suppose to be warm which is great i told Michael and kids we are spending tomorrow doing the much in need yard work.After we get back from town and done with the shopping we need to do.
I was happy to read the post the agency had about adoptions in Liberia.I have some relief knowing Jaxson will come home in time.The wait is hard but knowing the day that the wait will end and we will have our Jaxson home FOREVER with his family we be a joyous one.I am missing him growing which he has done allot of.He was only 14 lbs when we decided to adopt him and he is now up to 20 lbs.My little peanut sure has decided to take off and gain weight and get taller and i am missing it.
Soon though he will be here and growing and learning and happy!He has the love of a family waiting for him.His Grandpa (my dad) is getting very impatient about Jax.He told me the other day..He 's gonna be man by the time you get him home.Then he said i worry about him allot and worry he will get sick before you get him here.This is a big step as my parents were not so on board about us adopting. I cant wait until they meet Jax it will be love at first sight like it was when we brought Rebecca and Landen home.Both times they were at the airport with me waiting for Michael to walk off the plane with our child. Both times they were so happy and have loved them so much sense.I forgot to answer about my husband in Iraq.He has been home from Iraq sense 2007 (his tour ended early as he was injured and came home for medical care)so that pic is old i look the same my husband is gray headed and bald and heavier now.
It was nice to get to spend time with my son I was happy to see him.Miss Linda went home with him for a night to hang out watch movies and eat popcorn.I will pick her up tomorrow while we are out shopping for Track shoes for Rebecca.I am glad its Friday...Tomorrow is suppose to be warm which is great i told Michael and kids we are spending tomorrow doing the much in need yard work.After we get back from town and done with the shopping we need to do.
I was happy to read the post the agency had about adoptions in Liberia.I have some relief knowing Jaxson will come home in time.The wait is hard but knowing the day that the wait will end and we will have our Jaxson home FOREVER with his family we be a joyous one.I am missing him growing which he has done allot of.He was only 14 lbs when we decided to adopt him and he is now up to 20 lbs.My little peanut sure has decided to take off and gain weight and get taller and i am missing it.
Soon though he will be here and growing and learning and happy!He has the love of a family waiting for him.His Grandpa (my dad) is getting very impatient about Jax.He told me the other day..He 's gonna be man by the time you get him home.Then he said i worry about him allot and worry he will get sick before you get him here.This is a big step as my parents were not so on board about us adopting. I cant wait until they meet Jax it will be love at first sight like it was when we brought Rebecca and Landen home.Both times they were at the airport with me waiting for Michael to walk off the plane with our child. Both times they were so happy and have loved them so much sense.I forgot to answer about my husband in Iraq.He has been home from Iraq sense 2007 (his tour ended early as he was injured and came home for medical care)so that pic is old i look the same my husband is gray headed and bald and heavier now.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
MICHAEL AND MYSELF
I know some of have asked to see a pic of me.I take awful pictures but decided to share this one.I look bad because i didnt sleep the night before and had been crying as i was sending my husband back to Iraq just minutes before this was taken.He had been home on a 2 week leave.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
LANDEN ISSUES
Today has been pretty laid back.I did some much needed dusting and got the laundry caught up and bedding washed.Landen has been having some issues that i need to address with the Nuero in May.I have been compiling a list to go over with him.I have many concerns and some is with behaviors he is going through.He is still my sweet little man but he has been having problems following direction and throwing fits.We finally got the sleep issues under control.I am grateful for that.
He is hyper and this seems to be increasing.His vocabulary has taken off and he is talking a little more.Tonight he told me I hungry he usually just yells EAT!So this was nice that he said I hungry.He also told me plain as day..I want a cup of coffee(hot chocolate).So i am happy that he is communicating more with speech and not grunts and yells.
The potty training is another issue we are having.I know he can do it he is choosing not too!He loves to go in bathroom and he loves to flush the toilet and wash his hands.He knows what he is suppose to do on the potty but i swear he is holding it.I will get more aggressive with this this summer.I would love to have him potty trained before Jaxson comes home.2 in diapers will not be fun if he is not trained.I use disposable diapers with Landen because of school.I also am meeting with his teacher on Friday about some things at school.He wont talk at school and he points and makes noises to what he wants.The problem is the Paras are babying him and giving in to him.I have told them Numerous amounts of times to make him tell you what he wants he can do it.He would talk for them if they just get a little tougher with him on this.
I also would like an update with the teacher who comes up and works with him from the blind school.He has mastered all the goals they set for him and i still have yet to hear what goals the blind school is putting in place for him now.I want to know so we can also address them at home with him.Landen is one smart cookie and he cracks me up because he knows what he is doing and knows how to get what he wants without working at it.
His favorite song and game right now is the hokey poky.He hums it and tried hard to play the game.I have been working with him on left and right up and down .He tries when i tell him put right foot in he does this funny stomping thing with both feet.When i says shake it all about he shakes his whole body.It is so cute to watch.
I upset him tonight though.I got him bathed and dressed for bed and gave him his meds.I had him pick a book out and told him to take it to daddy to read.I was headed to walmart to grocery shop so Daddy got story time and make sure he got his teeth brushed and tucked into bed.He was mad at me he wanted to go with me and started crying.I felt so bad.But i love going shopping at night when walmart is not busy and i can take my time getting what we need.I hope the neurologist can answer some of my questions i have and help me to get answers to what i need to do to help him.Oh and the biggie..He has decided he is to old for a sippy cup and refuses to drink from them.So he has a certain cup he likes to drink from and has done GREAT an not spilling.The sip cups will be put up for Jaxson.
I am so blessed Landen is my son!He has came so far from the day he arrived home from India 41/2 yrs ago.He amazes me with what he has learned and what he is capable of.He always starts his day with a smile.He is so full of life and love.He enjoys life and just a joy to be around.He loves to learn new things and loves to be tickled and cuddled.That in itself is amazing as when he came home he would stiffen if you hugged him and freak out if ya kissed him.Now he comes to me and his dad and Sib's and gives hugs and kisses freely.
I cannot wait until Jaxson comes home and i see him thrive and change and learn just like Landen has done.My teens have been great with teaching Landen and are so excited to the same with Jaxson.I feel they have been a big part in watching Landen come out of his shell.I am excited to see how Jaxson will do once home and surrounded with all the love and attention he so deserves.
He is hyper and this seems to be increasing.His vocabulary has taken off and he is talking a little more.Tonight he told me I hungry he usually just yells EAT!So this was nice that he said I hungry.He also told me plain as day..I want a cup of coffee(hot chocolate).So i am happy that he is communicating more with speech and not grunts and yells.
The potty training is another issue we are having.I know he can do it he is choosing not too!He loves to go in bathroom and he loves to flush the toilet and wash his hands.He knows what he is suppose to do on the potty but i swear he is holding it.I will get more aggressive with this this summer.I would love to have him potty trained before Jaxson comes home.2 in diapers will not be fun if he is not trained.I use disposable diapers with Landen because of school.I also am meeting with his teacher on Friday about some things at school.He wont talk at school and he points and makes noises to what he wants.The problem is the Paras are babying him and giving in to him.I have told them Numerous amounts of times to make him tell you what he wants he can do it.He would talk for them if they just get a little tougher with him on this.
I also would like an update with the teacher who comes up and works with him from the blind school.He has mastered all the goals they set for him and i still have yet to hear what goals the blind school is putting in place for him now.I want to know so we can also address them at home with him.Landen is one smart cookie and he cracks me up because he knows what he is doing and knows how to get what he wants without working at it.
His favorite song and game right now is the hokey poky.He hums it and tried hard to play the game.I have been working with him on left and right up and down .He tries when i tell him put right foot in he does this funny stomping thing with both feet.When i says shake it all about he shakes his whole body.It is so cute to watch.
I upset him tonight though.I got him bathed and dressed for bed and gave him his meds.I had him pick a book out and told him to take it to daddy to read.I was headed to walmart to grocery shop so Daddy got story time and make sure he got his teeth brushed and tucked into bed.He was mad at me he wanted to go with me and started crying.I felt so bad.But i love going shopping at night when walmart is not busy and i can take my time getting what we need.I hope the neurologist can answer some of my questions i have and help me to get answers to what i need to do to help him.Oh and the biggie..He has decided he is to old for a sippy cup and refuses to drink from them.So he has a certain cup he likes to drink from and has done GREAT an not spilling.The sip cups will be put up for Jaxson.
I am so blessed Landen is my son!He has came so far from the day he arrived home from India 41/2 yrs ago.He amazes me with what he has learned and what he is capable of.He always starts his day with a smile.He is so full of life and love.He enjoys life and just a joy to be around.He loves to learn new things and loves to be tickled and cuddled.That in itself is amazing as when he came home he would stiffen if you hugged him and freak out if ya kissed him.Now he comes to me and his dad and Sib's and gives hugs and kisses freely.
I cannot wait until Jaxson comes home and i see him thrive and change and learn just like Landen has done.My teens have been great with teaching Landen and are so excited to the same with Jaxson.I feel they have been a big part in watching Landen come out of his shell.I am excited to see how Jaxson will do once home and surrounded with all the love and attention he so deserves.
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