Nikko went on a field trip to The Grove in Glenview. It's a park that has a nature center, and during the fall they have a pumpkin patch. Nikko wasn't supposed to bring a backpack and was to dress to the weather. It was going to be wet and cold. I did the best I could, but Nikko didn't want to let go of his burp cloth. I knew it was going to get dirty out there because he tends to drag it while walking. OH WELL. When he came back, he had a pumpkin "picked" from the patch. Alicia, Atz's youngest, was here in the morning because Atz had an appointment with an acupuncturist. It wasn't hard to have her here, and Ronin got to see someone different around the house. I had to put Audrey in the crib while I went outside with Ronin to pick up Nikko, and when I came back in Audrey was screaming at the top of her lungs. Not sure if she was upset that she saw only Allie or that Audrey was left in the crib and not roaming. It took a while to calm the girl down. I was supposed to rendezvous with Anna and Jovy and Max for another McD's playdate, but naptimes were variable for Jovy and we didn't end up meeting. I still took the kids out and they fell asleep in the Pilot for a short time. Then I took everyone to Costco and tried to make it a quick trip. The boys were relatively good, but I felt bad for Audrey because she had been in the car seat for a few hours and was getting very antsy. When we finally got home and unloaded, I snacked everyone and then unwinded with the kids in front of Hi-5. It's been a few months since we've watched a few episodes and Audrey seemed enchanted by the music, the friendly faces and the colors. Ronin and Nikko watched with interest as well, and I'm glad that everyone was favorable to them. The evening went by with a slightly later bedtime, but we'll have to wake up on the early side tomorrow because we're going to go to Hinsdale church.
Last night, I finished reading the toilet training book that Boon's mom gave me. It was insightful and was written by the same woman who wrote the behavioral strategies book that I'm also currently reading. It had lots of short case examples, which was nice to read so I could get an idea of how other people handled situations. The prevalent method in this book was the use of a picture schedule. That's going to help Nikko along with the steps necessary to eat, drink, then go to the bathroom and do his business. Another thing I got out of the book is that I should talk to the preschool about what system they are using with Nikko, pictures and whatnot, and streamline the process so that we are doing the same things at home. That's ideal, because in the video they took of Nikko he was being taught to sit on the toilet, whereas before bathtime we are having him stand up. Talk about confusing, eh? I'll have to chat with the teachers to see which is the better method for Nikko, then stick to it. Nikko didn't seem to fit the cues of someone who is toilet ready; he doesn't seem to notice or care when he is wet or having a bowel movement (unless he is constipated). He doesn't show an awareness of other people going to the bathroom or anything in the bathroom related to doing a #1 or #2. And he doesn't communicate if/when he needs to go potty. Still, we are trying to show him how to use it, to make a connection, and maybe a picture schedule will help with the routine-ness of it all. I am looking forward to getting together with the teachers to learn their picture schedule for Nikko, because I want to empower him at home with a sense of purpose instead of just floating around here. It will help me to interact with him, too. I'm dreading the messes that are bound to happen with potty training, but I guess I'll arm myself with Windex and paper towels and just be ready. *sigh*
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Cars all day
I had great plans to cut the boys' hair after lunch and then go to Costco. Totally didn't work out that way, because of Ronin. Lunch was fine, but it was while I was feeding Audrey after the boys that the trouble began. Nikko got hold of the McQueen car and wouldn't let it go. Ronin really wanted it. I told Ronin he couldn't play with it right now, that it was Nikko's turn. Ronin wouldn't hear anything about it. I promised myself I wouldn't yell at him today, but it was extremely hard. I put Ronin in timeout next to his high chair and he was super mad, wailing the whole time. Nikko was very patiently playing with the car on the table, ignoring Ronin and sometimes walking by him as if to taunt him silently. I don't blame Nikko, really, since Ronin taunts Nikko just the same. Somehow I managed to get us all out of the house into the gloomy, rainy day. We went to Wal-Mart in search for Doc Hudson. Nikko fell asleep and continued to doze in the double stroller. His head was flopping all over the place. Doc Hudson was MIA, but I found Ramone so we got him. I thought I could make it to Costco but I forgot the sale booklet at home and had to weigh the temperaments of the kids to see what else I could handle. I opted to go to Meijer to look for Doc Hudson and still came up short. By now Audrey was getting antsy from being in her car seat for so long, so I headed home. I put in Nemo so the kids could unwind from being cooped up in the car. During dinner, Denis came home so the kids got to see him earlier than usual. Nikko wanted to do some running in the kitchen after dinner, using his GO, so that's exactly what we did. I also engaged in some tickle play with him and Ronin in the living room. Before bedtime I took out the Cars wall decals I got from Target the other day and dispersed them on Ronin's and Nikko's walls. I gave Nikko the opportunity to stick Mater on the wall himself, as well as a few other random stickers.
Tomorrow Nikko's class will take their field trip to the Grove in Glenview for their pumpkin patch. It's going to be cold, but Nikko won't wear a hat or gloves long enough to stay in one place. I'll have to put his hood on, hoping that will be enough protection for him. And his winter coat. No gloves... I hope he'll be ok. Plus, since they told us not to bring his backpack, I hope he'll be fine if he doesn't bring his burp cloth. There will be nowhere to put it.
One more thing... after lunch Nikko came up to me and signed POPCORN. This is the sign I use for those Pirate Booty corn puffs because I don't have a better sign for it. He looked at me skeptically, knowing Popcorn was as hard a sell as Cookie. But I told him I'd give him some if he ate his nuggets, which he made an attempt to do. When I was signing back Popcorn, I tried to anunciate POP-corn, and after a few tries I SWEAR I heard the sound "Pop" come from his mouth. Never heard again. But maybe I can coax another word from him soon....
Tomorrow Nikko's class will take their field trip to the Grove in Glenview for their pumpkin patch. It's going to be cold, but Nikko won't wear a hat or gloves long enough to stay in one place. I'll have to put his hood on, hoping that will be enough protection for him. And his winter coat. No gloves... I hope he'll be ok. Plus, since they told us not to bring his backpack, I hope he'll be fine if he doesn't bring his burp cloth. There will be nowhere to put it.
One more thing... after lunch Nikko came up to me and signed POPCORN. This is the sign I use for those Pirate Booty corn puffs because I don't have a better sign for it. He looked at me skeptically, knowing Popcorn was as hard a sell as Cookie. But I told him I'd give him some if he ate his nuggets, which he made an attempt to do. When I was signing back Popcorn, I tried to anunciate POP-corn, and after a few tries I SWEAR I heard the sound "Pop" come from his mouth. Never heard again. But maybe I can coax another word from him soon....
"GO!"
This morning the phone rang at 10:30a. I saw it was the school and worried that Nikko was sick and that I'd have to pick him up. It was Kathy Winters, telling me that Nikko was fine, and has he said any words at home yet? Nope. She told me that in speech today he said "GO!" and that he said it other times in the morning, and waiting in line for the bus to go home. She was so excited! I was happy to hear this, but slightly skeptical because I wondered if he really said that or just a derivitive of Go, or in a nonpurposeful way. Kathy told me that video was being emailed later. So, when Nikko came home from school I praised him on his accomplishment. After lunch, we started running in the kitchen. I'd say GO, then we'd run to the door. I'd say STOP. Then Nikko would say GO and we'd run to his chair. I'd say STOP. Then Nikko would say GO and we'd run to the door. When I said STOP again, he actually tried to sign the word STOP before saying GO. So every time we stopped, I'd sign it as well as say it. We had a grand old time. When the video came, I sat to watch it. Nikko was working with Kathy Winters in the speech room, holding a school bus. She'd say, "Ready, Set..." and wait for him to say "GO!". She prompted him at first, but ever after that he said GO on cue! Then she'd roll the bus toward the door. He'd get it, inspect it, and bring it back. Kathy would make Nikko choose either the bus or the bubbles on a picture board, and he chose the bus each time. She signed BUS, which is what I was hoping for, and it looks like two hands with palms facing out, alternately going up and down as if you're wiping a spot with an up and down motion instead of in circles. I saw that Nikko signed it back to her, but his palms were facing inward. Later she switched to a scooter board and Nikko said GO on his own. Finally, they did some racing down the hallways, just like how I did it at lunch, except they'd use Ready, Set, GO! It was exhilarating to watch, and I laughed at Nikko's expressions and attempts to form the word GO on his lips. His word GO had purpose, it wasn't just an echo, and it really made a communication step forward. There were plenty of high fives to be had today. :)
I had to take everyone to Target because I had to get Ronin his most recent prescription of Flovent, up from 44mcgs to 110mcgs. Hope it helps. Nikko was falling asleep on the way there, but I had to wake him up because I thought he'd be the one walking. The boys were relatively good in the store, but I had to placate them with Oreos. They did, however, stay in the double-attached shopping cart, although Ronin was on the verge of wriggling out of his seat. There was no way I could let one kid out, because the other one would soon follow. Ronin fell asleep on the way home, so Nikko and I shared some fries. I was unsuccessful in getting Nikko to take a nap, so by bedtime he was really tired. Tomorrow is another school day, and I'm going to try to cut the boys' hair. You can tell they really need haircuts. I'm also going to have to go to Costco because we are falling behind on rice milk and Nikko's diapers. I had a playdate originally scheduled with Jovy, but since Costco won't happen until probably after 2pm, even 3pm, I don't think the boys will be able to play nicely or even behave at Jovy's house. They'll want to unwind and stretch their legs at home, and then it'll already be close to dinner by the time we get back. I'm learning my limits with them, despite some efforts to push the envelope. Well, can't get away from the fact that it was a great achievement day for Team Nikko. Hooray!
I had to take everyone to Target because I had to get Ronin his most recent prescription of Flovent, up from 44mcgs to 110mcgs. Hope it helps. Nikko was falling asleep on the way there, but I had to wake him up because I thought he'd be the one walking. The boys were relatively good in the store, but I had to placate them with Oreos. They did, however, stay in the double-attached shopping cart, although Ronin was on the verge of wriggling out of his seat. There was no way I could let one kid out, because the other one would soon follow. Ronin fell asleep on the way home, so Nikko and I shared some fries. I was unsuccessful in getting Nikko to take a nap, so by bedtime he was really tired. Tomorrow is another school day, and I'm going to try to cut the boys' hair. You can tell they really need haircuts. I'm also going to have to go to Costco because we are falling behind on rice milk and Nikko's diapers. I had a playdate originally scheduled with Jovy, but since Costco won't happen until probably after 2pm, even 3pm, I don't think the boys will be able to play nicely or even behave at Jovy's house. They'll want to unwind and stretch their legs at home, and then it'll already be close to dinner by the time we get back. I'm learning my limits with them, despite some efforts to push the envelope. Well, can't get away from the fact that it was a great achievement day for Team Nikko. Hooray!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Popcorn
Nikko had a good progress report from school today:
OT - Did swing & trampoline activities. Each week Nikko stays with the activities a little longer. Lots of smiles today. At Table - played with unifex cubes, stringing beads & play floam.
ST - Nikko doesn't cover his ears when he sees me anymore! Now he smiles. :)
Ah, good things!
In the afternoon we had a play date with Jovy. The kids were happy with the company, and I could tell that Nikko was excited that there were new people in the house because he was doing the Nikko dance and falling clumsily to the floor. He bounced on the trampoline a few times, too. After they left, I put the two younger ones down for their naps (Audrey was way overdue) and Nikko was left to have a snack with me. I gave him some Pirate Booty white corn puffs, which he liked immensely. When he wanted more, I realized I didn't have a sign for corn puffs, so I used the sign for Popcorn, which I learned yesterday. You point the index fingers of both hands upward, like popping corn. It's kind of like the word for Stars, but I think the hands are more together for Stars. Anyway, Nikko imitated my hands to get more, and even later in the evening he came up to me and signed Popcorn for dessert. I had to comply.
Denis and I caught the end of Nightline tonight and the topic was the H1N1 flu virus. They showed children that caught it. The one on tv had asthma. I was immediately stricken and alert because it made me worry about Ronin. While Nikko is the one who goes to preschool and has more of a chance of exposure, I think any kind of flu would affect Ronin the greatest because his immune system is weaker than the other two, due to his asthma and respiratory problems. If Ronin gets a high fever or severe asthma symptoms this winter, I'm not going to wait to bring him to the doctor this time. He might not last four days. I worry about Nikko getting sick because he can't express to me how he feels. Poor guy.
OT - Did swing & trampoline activities. Each week Nikko stays with the activities a little longer. Lots of smiles today. At Table - played with unifex cubes, stringing beads & play floam.
ST - Nikko doesn't cover his ears when he sees me anymore! Now he smiles. :)
Ah, good things!
In the afternoon we had a play date with Jovy. The kids were happy with the company, and I could tell that Nikko was excited that there were new people in the house because he was doing the Nikko dance and falling clumsily to the floor. He bounced on the trampoline a few times, too. After they left, I put the two younger ones down for their naps (Audrey was way overdue) and Nikko was left to have a snack with me. I gave him some Pirate Booty white corn puffs, which he liked immensely. When he wanted more, I realized I didn't have a sign for corn puffs, so I used the sign for Popcorn, which I learned yesterday. You point the index fingers of both hands upward, like popping corn. It's kind of like the word for Stars, but I think the hands are more together for Stars. Anyway, Nikko imitated my hands to get more, and even later in the evening he came up to me and signed Popcorn for dessert. I had to comply.
Denis and I caught the end of Nightline tonight and the topic was the H1N1 flu virus. They showed children that caught it. The one on tv had asthma. I was immediately stricken and alert because it made me worry about Ronin. While Nikko is the one who goes to preschool and has more of a chance of exposure, I think any kind of flu would affect Ronin the greatest because his immune system is weaker than the other two, due to his asthma and respiratory problems. If Ronin gets a high fever or severe asthma symptoms this winter, I'm not going to wait to bring him to the doctor this time. He might not last four days. I worry about Nikko getting sick because he can't express to me how he feels. Poor guy.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Playdate with Boon
So it wasn't quite lunchtime, but I did keep my word and took the kids out for a playdate. Putting on those running boards on the Pilot was taking longer than initially expected. This was causing me to start getting lazy about leaving the house with the kids to go play with Boon, the kid of a very good couple I'm friends with. But I think having the kids go out and experience something different is better than staying at home, watching TV and messing up the living room. Once I heard the Pilot was good to go I confirmed that we'd be making the drive to Elgin. Denis and his dad stayed to work on the lawn mower but ran to Sears to go get some extra parts. It took me an hour but I was able to get the three kids' diapers changed, prepare the food bag and get the socks, shoes and coats on everyone. I should time myself the next time I have to suit everyone up. I didn't bring a toy bag because I figured we might lose stuff there. I did, however, pack along Chick Hicks and Mater in case Ronin had a meltdown.
When we arrived, I had one awake baby girl and two sleeping brothers. Everyone woke up when we were inside, however, and Boon had a plethora of cars and trains to choose from. There was a lot of parallel play, which is to be expected. Boon was a friendly chatterbox and was very accommodating about sharing his toys. But toward the end, Ronin started getting obsessed with Doc Hudson and their McQueen. Our McQueen is lost in the house somewhere. It's probably under the couch but I can't reach it. Ronin was starting to pry McQueen from Nikko's hands and a battle was ensuing. That's when I deemed it time to go, right after the diaper changes. When I had to change Nikko, he realized that he would have to leave all the toys and trains so he started protesting and not wanting to put on shoes or his coat. The scene was getting ugly so I pulled a lollipop from my bag and presented it to him. Presto! He was calm and let me finish dressing him up. Ronin was not so calm, but there was no placating him until we got home. Boon's parents were so kind to give me some toilet training books and picture schedule that they received from a seminar and used to work with their nephew, who is autistic. I will have to read the book soon so I can help Nikko get up to speed on going to the potty. Toliet Training for Individuals with Autism & Related Disorders by Maria Wheeler is the book.
Before dinner I was playing with the kids to distract Ronin and just to help them unwind. Nikko suddenly got on the trampoline and was jumping as if he thoroughly enjoyed it. I praised him for it, and when Ronin joined him I tried to usher Ronin off so that Nikko didn't "accidentally" push him off, which was exactly what was happening. I wanted Nikko to jump as much as he wanted; Ronin could jump with me later. Nikko did some running/crashing after dinner, but by bedtime he was in good spirits. I hope he doesn't wake up in the middle of the night like he did last night. I heard Nikko crying/screaming at 2:45a and I was certain that he had woken up Audrey and Ronin. When I went into the room, Nikko was standing in the middle of it crying, but Ronin was still fast asleep. I ushered Nikko back into bed and stayed with him until he fell back asleep. I think I crawled back into bed before 3:15a, and was truly tired this morning. Tomorrow Nikko has school, so I better go to bed so I can wake up coherent.
When we arrived, I had one awake baby girl and two sleeping brothers. Everyone woke up when we were inside, however, and Boon had a plethora of cars and trains to choose from. There was a lot of parallel play, which is to be expected. Boon was a friendly chatterbox and was very accommodating about sharing his toys. But toward the end, Ronin started getting obsessed with Doc Hudson and their McQueen. Our McQueen is lost in the house somewhere. It's probably under the couch but I can't reach it. Ronin was starting to pry McQueen from Nikko's hands and a battle was ensuing. That's when I deemed it time to go, right after the diaper changes. When I had to change Nikko, he realized that he would have to leave all the toys and trains so he started protesting and not wanting to put on shoes or his coat. The scene was getting ugly so I pulled a lollipop from my bag and presented it to him. Presto! He was calm and let me finish dressing him up. Ronin was not so calm, but there was no placating him until we got home. Boon's parents were so kind to give me some toilet training books and picture schedule that they received from a seminar and used to work with their nephew, who is autistic. I will have to read the book soon so I can help Nikko get up to speed on going to the potty. Toliet Training for Individuals with Autism & Related Disorders by Maria Wheeler is the book.
Before dinner I was playing with the kids to distract Ronin and just to help them unwind. Nikko suddenly got on the trampoline and was jumping as if he thoroughly enjoyed it. I praised him for it, and when Ronin joined him I tried to usher Ronin off so that Nikko didn't "accidentally" push him off, which was exactly what was happening. I wanted Nikko to jump as much as he wanted; Ronin could jump with me later. Nikko did some running/crashing after dinner, but by bedtime he was in good spirits. I hope he doesn't wake up in the middle of the night like he did last night. I heard Nikko crying/screaming at 2:45a and I was certain that he had woken up Audrey and Ronin. When I went into the room, Nikko was standing in the middle of it crying, but Ronin was still fast asleep. I ushered Nikko back into bed and stayed with him until he fell back asleep. I think I crawled back into bed before 3:15a, and was truly tired this morning. Tomorrow Nikko has school, so I better go to bed so I can wake up coherent.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Lights ON
Yesterday the kids didn't actually make it downtown with me. The morning was rough because Nikko and Ronin went right at it, fighting for the car that the other one was holding. I spent the better part of the morning breaking up fights, deciphering who had which car, and trying to get some peace from it all. I was pretty frustrated, and so Denis offered to stay home with the kids so I could socialize with Abe by myself. I felt guilty about it, but time wasn't on my side so I took the offer and drove downtown to Macy's to meet up with Abe at the 7th floor food court. It was good to catch up with him, and comforting to know that he is such a good, long-time friend. His wife was driving from Peru to meet up w/him and then go up to Kenosha. After our meeting, I went to the Whole Foods in Palatine to get more Earth Balance fake-butter spread for Ronin and any other essentials like Mac Chreese. [Yes, you read that correctly. Mac Chreese sounds like "trees". It's the non-dairy, non-egg version of Mac Cheese. Ronin actually likes it, but that's probably because he has never tasted real cheese before. It's got a tangy flavor to it, not crazy about it myself.] I hadn't been to this particular location before, and after this trip I don't intend on going back to the Palatine WF. It was very small and the aisles were very narrow. You could hardly fit two carts passing each other in an aisle. It's a popular store so it was very crowded. I think the one in Glenview is much bigger, and probably the one I will frequent until they open a new one in Schaumburg. The rest of the evening flew by.
Today, Sunday, our main outing would be Jovy's 2nd birthday party. It wasn't until 5pm so we had the day to ourselves. Even though I went to bed at 2a and woke up at 8a, I felt so tired and sluggish. The boys were awake at 8, and when I went inside their room Ronin was laying in Nikko's bed while they were both babbling about nothing in particular. Nikko has been taking cars and racing them back and forth along the countertops. I don't think it's really productive play because he revs the car almost furiously in large sweeping motions. We borrowed the trampoline from the in-laws and it's in the living room, but Nikko hasn't made his own attempts to jump on it. I have to initiate the jumping and lead him to it. Something that Nikko does like to do is go to the wall, step on whatever big, bulky item is sitting on the floor, and turn on the living room light switch. It's a great skill to have, except that Nikko seems to always want the lights on, even during the day. I'm not sure how to get him to turn them off, because they are expensive halogen lights. Hmmm. If he were doing ABA therapy we would reward him for turning the lights off or for staying away from the light switch. Distraction might be another alternative, but even when I lead him away from the light he turns around and hightails it back to the switch. I'm going to have to figure out another way to deal with this behavior.
It came time to go to Jovy's house and although we ran a bit late everyone seemed to be in good spirits for the evening. Audrey got cranky because she actually missed a late afternoon nap. She fell asleep in the carseat on the way home and I had to wake her up to take a bath and then go to sleep again. Ronin played with Jovy's toys and was agreeable for the most part, until it was cake and present time. Nikko ate a lot of crackers covered with garlic & herb cheese spread and was very behaved. This is surprising for a kid who hadn't had a nap all day. It showed when we were reading stories for bedtime. Nikko didn't have any energy for songs, and fell asleep during prayers. That's fine by me.
Tomorrow is Columbus Day. Denis has the day off and his dad is coming over to help put on the running boards of the Pilot. Around lunchtime I plan to take the kids to a playdate with a friend in Elgin. I hope it happens; it will be nice for the kids to socialize with people other than relatives!
Today, Sunday, our main outing would be Jovy's 2nd birthday party. It wasn't until 5pm so we had the day to ourselves. Even though I went to bed at 2a and woke up at 8a, I felt so tired and sluggish. The boys were awake at 8, and when I went inside their room Ronin was laying in Nikko's bed while they were both babbling about nothing in particular. Nikko has been taking cars and racing them back and forth along the countertops. I don't think it's really productive play because he revs the car almost furiously in large sweeping motions. We borrowed the trampoline from the in-laws and it's in the living room, but Nikko hasn't made his own attempts to jump on it. I have to initiate the jumping and lead him to it. Something that Nikko does like to do is go to the wall, step on whatever big, bulky item is sitting on the floor, and turn on the living room light switch. It's a great skill to have, except that Nikko seems to always want the lights on, even during the day. I'm not sure how to get him to turn them off, because they are expensive halogen lights. Hmmm. If he were doing ABA therapy we would reward him for turning the lights off or for staying away from the light switch. Distraction might be another alternative, but even when I lead him away from the light he turns around and hightails it back to the switch. I'm going to have to figure out another way to deal with this behavior.
It came time to go to Jovy's house and although we ran a bit late everyone seemed to be in good spirits for the evening. Audrey got cranky because she actually missed a late afternoon nap. She fell asleep in the carseat on the way home and I had to wake her up to take a bath and then go to sleep again. Ronin played with Jovy's toys and was agreeable for the most part, until it was cake and present time. Nikko ate a lot of crackers covered with garlic & herb cheese spread and was very behaved. This is surprising for a kid who hadn't had a nap all day. It showed when we were reading stories for bedtime. Nikko didn't have any energy for songs, and fell asleep during prayers. That's fine by me.
Tomorrow is Columbus Day. Denis has the day off and his dad is coming over to help put on the running boards of the Pilot. Around lunchtime I plan to take the kids to a playdate with a friend in Elgin. I hope it happens; it will be nice for the kids to socialize with people other than relatives!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Chinny to the rescue
I'm going to have to ask Nikko's teachers what the ASL sign for Bus is. Apparently he's signing it in speech. I looked it up online but am confused because there seem to be multiple versions. I saw that there is a Sign Language night coming up on the 29th. Whole family is invited, so I might very well drag everyone. I'd like to be on the same page with the others on what signs are being used. Today he waved at the twins' mom when we parted. Later in the day, Chinny came to visit us and when she came in we all said Hi and Nikko started waving Hi to her. His hand wasn't facing outward, but was facing inward and cupped, but I saw that he was shaking it up and down in a greeting. That works for me! Perhaps his motor planning isn't telling him to turn his hand and wave side to side. He's trying to copy us, so that is great. Chinny was so kind to offer to go to the grocery for me. I have honestly been trying to go all week, but it seems like when I'm with the kids solo I can only handle one store a day. It was Target one day, then Costco the next, and I couldn't make it to the grocery because Ronin had to have a stable nap since I was dragging the kids around during their proper naptimes.
Audrey has had two phenomenal days of gains in her walking. Yesterday she was pulling up to stand on furniture and taking 4-5 steps before plopping down on her butt, then looking up for an audience and clapping her hands in approval once she got it. This evening at the in-laws both Vunge and I noticed that Audrey was able to get into a squatting position, then pull herself up to a standing position without any support. And she was toddling with more steps than yesterday. Amazing! Did I forget to mention what Nikko did yesterday when Audrey was going to go to bed? I usually bring her to the boys so they can give her good night kisses. They both lean in and give her a kiss. AW. Audrey had dropped her pacifier on the floor; Nikko retrieved it, then positioned it in front of her face and pushed it into her mouth. Easy peasy. I thought that was very observant and thoughtful of Nikko to know that it was Audrey's pacifier and that she usually has it in her mouth.
Tomorrow we're supposed to meet my friend Abe downtown for a late lunch. I know the morning is going to fly, and I hope we can make the most of our time downtown with the kids.
Audrey has had two phenomenal days of gains in her walking. Yesterday she was pulling up to stand on furniture and taking 4-5 steps before plopping down on her butt, then looking up for an audience and clapping her hands in approval once she got it. This evening at the in-laws both Vunge and I noticed that Audrey was able to get into a squatting position, then pull herself up to a standing position without any support. And she was toddling with more steps than yesterday. Amazing! Did I forget to mention what Nikko did yesterday when Audrey was going to go to bed? I usually bring her to the boys so they can give her good night kisses. They both lean in and give her a kiss. AW. Audrey had dropped her pacifier on the floor; Nikko retrieved it, then positioned it in front of her face and pushed it into her mouth. Easy peasy. I thought that was very observant and thoughtful of Nikko to know that it was Audrey's pacifier and that she usually has it in her mouth.
Tomorrow we're supposed to meet my friend Abe downtown for a late lunch. I know the morning is going to fly, and I hope we can make the most of our time downtown with the kids.
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