This and That

I have not journaled in so long. Are we so busy that I can't take the time to sit and just write something, anything? Well, I'm going to tonight if it kills me. Quick updates on the kids will suffice for tonight so that years from now when they read this they will know exactly what was going on in September 2009.

Davis - Right now Davis is in 2nd grade. His teacher is Mrs. Kearns and his reading teacher is Ms. Turner. He is in the accelerated reading program and is currently doing 3rd grade material. It is much more difficult than last year and since he skipped an entire year's curriculum it's an adjustment to learn what is expected of him. He likes school and enjoys playing at recess with Adain P., Adin L., and Carsyn V. This is the Star Wars group that has carried over from last year. They have a blast! Davis is entering into his 2nd year of Cub Scouts. What an amazing organization to be associated with. Scouts is a big family commitment but I believe it is the best thing to be a part of outside of church activities. The Cub Scout Promise says it all "I promise to do my best, to do my duty, to God and my country, to help other people, and to obey the law of the Pack." How's that? It doesn't get much bettter. Davis is very active in our church PSR (Parish School of Religion) and this year (in May) he will celebrate his First Communion. I am so excited, maybe more than he is. Davis loves building legos, reading, and hanging out with our neighbors Alex and Josh. He is so helpful around the house with his chores and caring for the dogs. He is an amazing kid.

Breianna - Brei just started Kindergarten at Clinton Massie. We decided over the summer not to do another year of preschool and just go on into Kindergarten. For me it wasn't a matter of readiness as much as it being a matter of safety and creating an environment more conducive to her learning. Brei has an aide who she just loves (Kim Lay) and her Multi-Handicapped classroom teacher is Mrs. Jodi Dillow. Her kindergarten teacher is Mrs. Woods. Currently she's in the MH room with Mrs. Dillow for intervention before going with her aide to Kindergarten for the latter part of the day. I visited the school yesterday to find that one of the playgrounds (for the bigger kids) is the playground where she goes for her main recess. I thought she went to the Kindergarten playground but it was decided that the walk is too far and by the time she is able to get there recess is practically over. So, Mrs. Lay walked me around the playground to let me know that I need to start talking to the school about making the playground more accessible for Brei and her classmates. Oh man, it's like starting over.....the playground I mean. I believe lots needs to be done before I feel like it will be safe for her to play on independently. So, I'm putting together my game plan before I meet with the school next week. Breianna has started talking more and more and since the detox started I've seen so many improvements in her health and development. It's exciting to watch the miracles taking place in her life. She's starting to exhibit problem solving skills. Example: The other day we were frantically looking for my keys so that we could go to Cub Scouts. Davis and I were looking everywhere. A few minutes later Brei walking over to me with my keys. She had gone and found them. Amazing! Lots of stuff like that going on around here. Brei is also active in our church PSR and she has an amazing teenager names Katelyn Dillow (Mrs. Dillow's daughter) who volunteered to be her aide during PSR classes after mass. How amazing! Katelyn saw a need and jumped right in to help. Brei's favorite thing to do is swing in our backyard. I think she would swing for hours if I'd let her. She loves our dogs but favors Libby. She plays with her all the time.

Baylie - Baylie is 2 years old. She is a very independent child who loves to play with Brei and Davis. She really enjoys watching Toy Story right now. Buzz Lightyear is her absolute favorite. She's starting to really love baby dolls and playing "mommy". She loves to eat pizza and spaghetti and drink apple juice. She loves our dogs and being mommy's helper. Today I was in the shower so I had the chains locked (to keep Brei from escaping). Barry had gotten home so Baylie comes in.."mommy.....daddy" and points to the door. I said, daddy will be home later. She said "no, daddy" ";lka]-09iu4poihj f DADDY". I said "OH, daddy is here now?" she said "Yes". I said ok and ran out and sure enough Barry was home trying to get in the house with all the chains and deadbolts locked up tigher than Fort Knox. I can keep Brei from getting out but no one can get in either! Baylie is in gymnastics at Aerials in Wilmington. She loves it. She's jumpy and dancy and very active so I think this is perfect for her for now. She may decide she hates it in a few years but for now she's in heaven. She won't even take her leotard off when we get home. Baylie is also in early intervention due to her medical diagnosis so she attends Toddler Class once a week. It's basically toddler school. She loves it. I think Gross Motor is her favorite. She loves the indoor gym. Early intervention took her and her daddy to Young's Dairy a few weeks ago and in 2 weeks we get to go to the pumpkin patch. She loves having her special time with mommy when Davis and Brei are at school. We run errands and hang out at home playing or head to the park to feed the ducks.