November 2016

Thankful for these 3 crazy boys!

Veteran's Day=No school and a lunch date with my favorite boys!

Before we left, the boys all shook the hand of a gentlemen who was a veteran who was having lunch with his family- it was a very sweet moment 

Making the best out of the last warmish nights

Snoopy Popcorn Popper is a huge hit at our house

This chair and Jason have done a lot of rocking the past 7 years

Landon right before going into surgery to remove his tonsils

and.....Landon right after his tonsils were removed

Lots of cuddles

Staying hydrated and those white things are cheese, NOT pills Grampy Dave ;)

Landon wanted to eat rice cakes with peanut butter the first day. Here he is playing on the ipad, eating soup, from Auntie Anna, and pizza!!

Setting the table for Thanksgiving dinner

Jo-Jo and Shayna coloring

Ho,Ho,Ho!!! Must be the day after Thanksgiving, I see Christmas toys!!

We remembered this year to write and bring our letters to Santa to the Parade!

Oh Hi there baby Lexa!! Lexa had a scary run in with Meningitis at 6 weeks old. It was very scary for us all, but she is one strong baby girl and is doing wonderful now!! 

Last year Landon was even taking the class spelling tests, THIS YEAR though he is taking them all and even attempting the "optional" words!!  

Hi there baby Mila!! I ran into her and his Grammy and Mommy at the Outlets! Best surprise ever!

Yard work!

I have used these toys over and over again with many of my special kiddos with ASD. One thing that I teach some of the kids I work with is How to play. Many of my clients lack functional play skills. Because of what I do for my job, I am aware of milestones that children should be meeting. In return, I appreciate every little thing my own sons, nephew and nieces do naturally more than maybe some other parents might.. Even though Colin's tantrums make me want to punch myself in the face, I know that this will pass, as will his hitting, throwing and screaming !! ;) Right now Colin is learning pronouns, prepositions, and play skills all on his own, in his own way at his own time and it makes me the happiest and proudest Mommy! Play on my little one!