Thursday, March 24, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
A Regular Crafty Cathy
Here's how I spent my night one night while Chad was out of town....I started and couldn't stop....(insert nerdy craft jokes now).
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Adding.....OT
Since Gavin started at Kids Can Do, they have mentioned getting him an OT evaluation. I was hesitant to do this but finally after getting our bearings and our schedule consistent, we did get the eval. What she said actualy surprised us....
Her opinion was that he really only needed minor sensory treatment (which is what everyone thought he needed an eval for) but really needed to focus on his core and fine motor strength. He is overcompensating with his body in order to not use his arms, hands, fingers and core which aren't as strong.
So....here it begins, adding more therapy to the mix. At the same time, although we felt Gavin was "thriving" at school and definitely improving, we also recognize the kid needs more so we decided we wanted to start sending him to school 3 days a week. There goes our schedule.
We were able to make some adjustments and he now attends OT for an hour on Tuesdays followed by and hour of speech and we switched his Thurs speech to Wed morning and he goes to school late that day. So far, its worked pretty well and we're grateful that the therapists and school continue to work with us.
We had this eval in Feb I believe, so now we are about two months in....He still loves school and both his therapists (he took to Miss Nikki right away). We continue to see slooooooww progress. Nikki is hoping OT is only a 6 month thing....but then recommended possibly PT. Sigh.
We are focusing on Gavin's self helps skills right now--in particular dressing himself. It takes all my power not to just do it for him each time he laboriously tries to put on each item....but the smile when he does it is worth the wait.
So....more therapy...but we're getting there. :)
Her opinion was that he really only needed minor sensory treatment (which is what everyone thought he needed an eval for) but really needed to focus on his core and fine motor strength. He is overcompensating with his body in order to not use his arms, hands, fingers and core which aren't as strong.
So....here it begins, adding more therapy to the mix. At the same time, although we felt Gavin was "thriving" at school and definitely improving, we also recognize the kid needs more so we decided we wanted to start sending him to school 3 days a week. There goes our schedule.
We were able to make some adjustments and he now attends OT for an hour on Tuesdays followed by and hour of speech and we switched his Thurs speech to Wed morning and he goes to school late that day. So far, its worked pretty well and we're grateful that the therapists and school continue to work with us.
We had this eval in Feb I believe, so now we are about two months in....He still loves school and both his therapists (he took to Miss Nikki right away). We continue to see slooooooww progress. Nikki is hoping OT is only a 6 month thing....but then recommended possibly PT. Sigh.
We are focusing on Gavin's self helps skills right now--in particular dressing himself. It takes all my power not to just do it for him each time he laboriously tries to put on each item....but the smile when he does it is worth the wait.
So....more therapy...but we're getting there. :)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
15 Months....Belated
Here's just a quick 15 Month update since I'm "behind."
Sydney weighs 29 lb and 12 oz. and is 33 1/2 inches tall. She's still way off the charts and according to my dr, the size of an average 36 month old. That's my Syd.
She is a spitfire and a ham all at the same time. Just as quick as she loves to give a big goofy "CHEESE" for the camera and she will throw herself on the ground rolling and dramatically kicking in a temper tantrum....then, stop, checking to make sure you are still watching. She is my drama queen and knows what she wants.
She loves "ga-ga" (Gavin) and usually calls him upon waking. Speaking of sleeping, she's getting a pretty regular 30 min cat nap in the am and a full 2-3 hour nap in the afternoon. Although on occasion, she has been boycotting the cat nap.
The words keep coming and I love to hear her sweet little voice---its almost comical, this sweet little voice out of her robust little body.
She loves to give kisses and hugs, blow kisses, dance (like a crazy woman), play with her babies, her strollers, her babies and her babies. She is baby crazy--such a girl. She still shadows Gavin and yells "GaGa!" around the house. She loves to run...she loves to be independent...she loves to pull bows out of her hair.
She's lovingly referred to as Sydney, Syd, Sydney Bean, Syd Bean, Bean, munchkin, moose, peanut, babes, honey bunny, buns, babygirl and NeNe (by Gavin).
Just love her.
Sydney weighs 29 lb and 12 oz. and is 33 1/2 inches tall. She's still way off the charts and according to my dr, the size of an average 36 month old. That's my Syd.
She is a spitfire and a ham all at the same time. Just as quick as she loves to give a big goofy "CHEESE" for the camera and she will throw herself on the ground rolling and dramatically kicking in a temper tantrum....then, stop, checking to make sure you are still watching. She is my drama queen and knows what she wants.
She loves "ga-ga" (Gavin) and usually calls him upon waking. Speaking of sleeping, she's getting a pretty regular 30 min cat nap in the am and a full 2-3 hour nap in the afternoon. Although on occasion, she has been boycotting the cat nap.
The words keep coming and I love to hear her sweet little voice---its almost comical, this sweet little voice out of her robust little body.
She loves to give kisses and hugs, blow kisses, dance (like a crazy woman), play with her babies, her strollers, her babies and her babies. She is baby crazy--such a girl. She still shadows Gavin and yells "GaGa!" around the house. She loves to run...she loves to be independent...she loves to pull bows out of her hair.
She's lovingly referred to as Sydney, Syd, Sydney Bean, Syd Bean, Bean, munchkin, moose, peanut, babes, honey bunny, buns, babygirl and NeNe (by Gavin).
Just love her.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Moe & Kate Playdate(s)
We were so excited when Nate and Christa and the girls decided to come for a visit! Gavin was waiting alllllll week for their arrival and when they finally came he was not disappointed. We packed in so much fun over the weekend. They seriously love being together and we love to watch them interact. Even Sydney thinks she should get in on all the action. While they were here we hit up some favorite spots: the Frankfort Children's Museum, Alsip Nursery and Choo-Choo Johnnys. So fun to have them stay here and wish we lived closer!
Miss Kate making some soup.
Sydney surfin' the web.
Pretty girl Morgan and Aunt Jen.
Such a stinker.
Dr. Gavin.
Gavin & Morgan examine their patients.
Seriously...I see a future for Gavin.
Dino diggin.
Kate and Gavin - this vet station was a huge hit.
Giving some test results....
Dress up.
At home beauty salon.
Apparently our bug catcher, doubles as a hair dryer...who knew!
Ca-uties.
Helping out Alsip Nursery with some watering.
Choo-Choo Rides.
Miss Kate making some soup. Sydney surfin' the web. Pretty girl Morgan and Aunt Jen.
Such a stinker.
Dr. Gavin.
Gavin & Morgan examine their patients.
Seriously...I see a future for Gavin.
Dino diggin.
Kate and Gavin - this vet station was a huge hit.
Giving some test results....
Dress up.
At home beauty salon.
Apparently our bug catcher, doubles as a hair dryer...who knew!
Ca-uties.
Helping out Alsip Nursery with some watering.
Choo-Choo Rides.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
A Package!!
My kids think every package that comes to the door must be for them...especially something sent from Great-Grandma Evenhouse in Florida. Therefore, these headbands MUST be for these two monkeys.
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