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[brachysira]

What's new?

Here: my 3 year-old had an occupational therapy assessment since, as you recall, she was tripping a lot and not riding a trike.  She did well and certainly acted like herself, and even did things I thought she couldn't do...but I think they'll still decide to have her do therapy since she can't put on her shoes and it seems like a really fun place so why not?  I think they may say she has sensory issues, as they told me that is why they find most kids trip...but if she does have sensory issues, she has some sensory seeking and some avoiding, and none that seem to be super clearly causing her problems, but maybe they'll have some suggestions--I don't get any info for a couple weeks.

My children are both on a home gymnastics kick where they do somersaults off the couch and such...it actually seems to be a good way to burn some energy.  My son (22 months) is suddenly talking a lot and all of the sudden loves books.  My daughter tried to learn Go Fish, but didn't really get it.  I think Old Maid might be easier.  We are planning a lot of day trips in the coming weeks, as once it is fall, there will be preschool and less time.  We went camping--fun!  And hope to go again once or twice more this summer.  

[Meghanfelldown]

This is fun! How did your kids do camping? We're not camping people, but I'm always fascinated by the concept.

Things here have progressed well recently. We got Nicky from our bed into his own bed and off the bottle! Both were incredibly easy, actually. I was thinking back to a year ago when I felt daunted and overwhelmed by those two milestones, plus potty training. All three things went even better than I could have imagined, but I'm glad to be on this side of them all.

[seadragon2013]

Things are good here. We have been keeping busy with fun activities this summer - lots of time at the splash pad, playground, and ice cream We start swimming lessons this weekend and I'm really looking forward to it.

DS has an evaluation with EI in two weeks. I'm so curious about the outcome. He has a lot of sensory things going on, plus some serious social anxiety. Our niece was recently diagnosed with SPD and the similarities between her behavior and DS's are striking. I guess we'll see what happens.

[singingsea]

What's up ladies?

I'm 32 weeks tomorrow with my rainbow! I'm starting to get really uncomfortable but eh it's what I signed up for. The reality of everything is starting to sink in and I'm in scramble mode to get everything done before the baby gets here.

K has lived in the water this summer between swim lessons and going to the pool. He had his first "camp out" with daddy in the backyard this past weekend. Tent, sleeping bags, fire, everything. He was so excited and did great. Slept the whole night through. I think K is going to be my outdoorsman. He loves bugs and being dirty and anything outdoor related. He's expressed a desire to go canoeing. Which I'm not sure if he's old enough yet. I can definitely see him in cub scouts or something in the future.

Hope everyone is doing well!

[brachysira]

Meghanfelldown, the kids did great camping except that no one could go to sleep. So the first night, around 11 PM, we left the campground and drove them around and then transferred them to the tent. We didn't sleep all that well either as I drive a Prius so we couldn't pack all the bedding we would have liked. Next time, I am definitely cramming in some air mattresses. The next day we did a scenic drive so the kids could get a car nap and everyone was in good spirits, and the second night we preemptively put them to sleep in the car at bedtime. We're planning to go again next weekend. I'm also following the construction of a glamping resort near where we live that sounds super fun.

[colinsfebmommy]

My 3 year old is my wild child lol He is always running and busy, endless, endless energy. If only I could have 10% of it lol We are working on listening as he doesn't seem to like to lol 3 is a very trying age for me, seriously.We are 100% potty trained, woohoo! He is in t-ball for the summer but I think we are going to back to soccer in fall or we might try martial arts. Not sure.

My baby just turned 8 months. She is quite the diva but the cutest little bug ever. I am having the best time with her. Her 2 bottom teeth just started to break through which makes me sad, no more gummy smile. As since we are done having babies, no more gummy smiles ever. Booooo

It is interesting to me to see milestones very so differently with each kid. My first was SO ahead and I guess I didn't realize how much until now. My 1st crawled at 5 months and was pulling him self up and walking with his walker by 7 1/2. Where this baby could care less about crawling and scoots instead and JUST started pulling herself up. It cracks me up the two of them together, I love them both so much!

[pinkie]

3 year old - on July 4 around 5 pm he randomly started crying that he didn't want to wear a diaper and he's been in underwear during the day ever since. The first full day he had no accidents at daycare. Yesterday he had one accident (although he then told me he peed on the rug at school on purpose ugh) towards the end of the day. He even has pooped on the potty. I'm cautiously optimistic.

He's also talking like crazy. I mean he always does this but recently he's telling these crazy complex stories that are obviously pretend. Sometimes he tells me it's a dream and sometimes I think it's just in his mind. He's also suddenly obsessed with playing picnic so we have a pretend picnic almost every day.

21 month old is talking more and more but it's hard to hear him over his older brother lol. He is obsessed with telling us when he is all done or wants to be picked up. He's so cute and little and sweet - he tries to copy everything his big brother is doing

[beenandgone]

My 3 yr old has transformed overnight into a miserable whiny, crying, little pain.

Oh wait, he's been like that for the last YEAR. I'm so exhausted. He's actually a lot of fun when he isn't being crabby. He's learning to ride a bike this summer, and learning to swim.

But his favorite pastime seems to be making me crazy.

[seadragon2013]

Jul 7, 2016 17:47:45 GMT -5 @uncaripswife said:

Jul 7, 2016 7:23:03 GMT -5 seadragon2013 said:

Things are good here. We have been keeping busy with fun activities this summer - lots of time at the splash pad, playground, and ice cream We start swimming lessons this weekend and I'm really looking forward to it.

DS has an evaluation with EI in two weeks. I'm so curious about the outcome. He has a lot of sensory things going on, plus some serious social anxiety. Our niece was recently diagnosed with SPD and the similarities between her behavior and DS's are striking. I guess we'll see what happens.

I keep meaning to ask you if you want to set up a play date. PM me if you have any free time this weekend.

YGPM

[dc2london]

We are good! Busy lately between midwife appointments and summer activities. Feb13 child fell and hurt himself--we had xrays done and found nothing, but it's been nearly 2 weeks and he still can't walk. Sweet little bugger, though, he just crawls or scoots around most of the time and doesn't let it bother him. 6 year old is getting more brave in the pool--he put his face down in the water for the first time this week They love the pool, and I love the opportunity to float and relieve the stress on my joints. Baby girl should be here before too long. I'm 35+3 today

[seadragon2013]

dc2london, oh my goodness! I didn't realize you were due quite so soon. Yay

I hope your DS2 starts feeling better and walking soon, for your sake and his!

[colinsfebmommy]

dc2london OMG baby soon! Good luck and keep us posted!!!

Hope your baby boy feels better soon

[kleigh926]

Life has been a little challenging here, to be honest. Both kids are in a tough stage. DS has been throwing bad tantrums for a month and a half, and just about anything will set him off. Being tired or hungry makes it worse, and he often wakes up early in the morning which isn't enough sleep for him. If I can't get him a morning nap on those days he is miserable.

DD basically whines constantly. I remember a whining thread not too long ago, but at that point she wasn't too bad yet. Well, she's definitely entered that phase now. She has also been very defiant, questioning everything we say, often refusing to listen and back talking us. Between the two of them, some days are a continual chorus of whining, crying, and tantrums.

We've also been extremely busy. Lots of doctor appointments, therapy for DS, extra summer events, and volleyball games for DH and I. I feel like I'm teetering on the edge of exhaustion and trying to keep up with life. I knew our summer was going to be crazy, but the kids' behavior and early mornings have made it more difficult. Sorry to be such a downer, I was woken up before 6 by DD saying her belly hurts so I hope it's not a stomach bug, and I really wanted more sleep this morning 😴

[dc2london]

Jul 7, 2016 20:37:25 GMT -5 seadragon2013 said:

dc2london, oh my goodness! I didn't realize you were due quite so soon. Yay

I hope your DS2 starts feeling better and walking soon, for your sake and his!

Thanks! We are following up with a pediatric orthopaedist on Monday just to be safe. Toddler fractures can apparently be tricky to diagnose so I just want to make sure we are doing everything to promote proper healing

[holly321]

Not much going on around here. Dh is possibly having surgery, so we haven't been able to take a really vacation, so we are just doing little day trips. Yesterday we went to the zoo, next weekend we are going to the lake.

Ds has a new occupational therapist starting this morning, I hope both kids handle someone new in the house well.

Dd just started ADHD meds and that was been hard this week, she was to start with one dose and do a 2nd starting after a week, so she has had a meltdown almost daily.

[colinsfebmommy]

kleigh926, lots of hugs

[creepyeyeball]

Same old here. My garden takes up a lot of my free time. DH and I are busy cleaning up this property we bought last fall. Farm life is hard work

School also keeps us busy. DD1 started formal math curriculum last month, so she's now at the table with the boys. She'll start phonics this fall.

DD2 is now potty-trained, praise the Lord. I kept waiting for her to take interest and when she finally did it was quick and painless. It took about three days.

The baby slept through the night for the first time last night. I was due a good sleeper eventually!!

Life is good. Busy, but a joyful, fun busy. I waited nearly a decade to be home full-time and to be on a farm and we are finally here. It's surreal. I keep waiting to wake up from it all.

[Stormtroopooper]

We've officially started the adoption process! We met with our social worker Tuesday and got all of our home study paperwork.

HC has been wearing undies to school!! He's had a few accidents, but he's very adamant about wearing his undies and not pull ups. Last night he actually woke up twice to go potty.

I'm taking two mini 5 week courses for grad school, and I'm literally in hell. I'm going to try to get ahead this weekend so I don't feel like I'm drowning.

[beenandgone]

How exciting Stormtroopooper!!!

[brachysira]

kleigh926, sorry! My kids tend to wake up too early too! Sometimes we just go somewhere far if the kids are tired and then anyone who is tired can catch a car nap. ..we have a park 20 minutes away that is fun and a cool nature center 40 minutes away. Splash pad 15 minutes away... Or we go to the zoo and take the stroller and then at least DS will take a stroller nap.
dc2london, I recall the pool when pregnant--the best! Glad you guys are getting some more guidance with the leg--I bet they missed something!
holly321, daytrips are the best! Sorry the meds are being such a pain!
creepyeyeball, I don't even know how one teaches phonics. DD is starting to read, but she just picked it up from this LeapFrog toy. She wants to learn French too, but not as much, and without any French toys, we are making about zero progress...

[creepyeyeball]

brachysira

Teaching phonics is actually frustrating. It's basically showing them all the rules, like how a vowel + consonant + letter e will make the vowel long or hiw when there are two vowels next to each other the first is long and the second is silent- stuff like that. Except there are exceptions to every rule that confuse the kids and I have no other way to explain it other than "American English makes no sense." I mean, why on earth does the sch in school sound like that? Sorry, kid, I don't know. English is stupid.

[brachysira]

creepyeyeball, you guys probably aren't into the noisy toys, but the leapfrog thing M has goes "a, a says ah and a says A, so it helps a bit...we have Starfall, which provides some activities which sort by the sound, so all the words have long a or whatever. But my kid isn't really reading this way. She looks at the picture, describes what's going on, then uses phonics to guess what each word is based on the context. Works for the easy readers at least.

[brachysira]

In other news, I think my son (22 months) pretended to hate broccoli to impress our sorority-girl baby-sitter...possible? I said, and DS loves broccoli, and he shock his head vigorously and then didn't touch it, but he eats it all the time otherwise...

[dc2london]

Jul 8, 2016 21:06:49 GMT -5 brachysira said:

In other news, I think my son (22 months) pretended to hate broccoli to impress our sorority-girl baby-sitter...possible? I said, and DS loves broccoli, and he shock his head vigorously and then didn't touch it, but he eats it all the time otherwise...

LOL!

[crimsonandclover]

Busy here, too. DD3 is 6 months old and has her first cold with a fever - thank you, DD1 for coughing in the baby's face repeatedly...
DD1 and DD3 adore each other, which is super cute to watch. DD2 hero-worships DD1, who is bossy and mean to her, so that's not as cute to watch.

I'm working on two big freelance projects that I hope to have done by the time we fly to the US at the end of July. And I'm typing one-handed with a squirmy sick baby on the other arm, so I'm going to stop there.

[photomama1990]

Summer is crazy busy here. DS1 is such a funny, loving little guy. He is starting to try to put the family tree together which is so cute. We've had to explain death during this process, since both my mom and DH's dad have passed. He seems to understand pretty well, though he will tell the cashier as the grocery store that "my moms mom died, she was really really sick" , so he hasn't really figured out the right time and place.

DS2 is a wild animal. He's 14 months and trying his hardest to keep up with big brother. He throws a tantrum with the best of them. His language is not nearly where DS1 was at this point, but I don't think it's anything to be concerned about yet.

I am done with my babysitting job come September and I couldn't be more excited. I don't have anything else lined up, but I am excited to get some 1-1 time with just my boys.

[cinnasugar]

Been a few busy weeks for us. Just got back from vacation...kids did great in the car, much better than I expected. DD finished up a tball stint and now both are doing swim lessons. DD starts kindergarten in a month and I'm simultaneously looking forward to having some quality time with DS and wondering what the heck we are going to do. Hoping to get another camping trip in before the fall.