Saturday, August 21, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Mother-in-Law Arrives
E's mom arrived from Moscow Russia today. She will be staying with us for a month and then her husband and E's brother Andrei will come for a week then the whole family is off to Philadelphia for an indeterminate period of time. I'm very excited about the visit, but also anxious. Since we got rid of the souska, he has been anxious, and when she visits he has sleep and behavior problems. I try to remind TF about this, but he seems to forget and downplays my concerns.
Realistically, he's probably right. I tend to fret and worry needlessly all the time. I went over the notes that Dr. Bollick gave me a few weeks ago. Mom helped me pic up some Russian\English picture dictionaries and flash cards. T's already interested in them, so this could be a great deal of fun. But still, I worry. School's coming up and that means stress and sickness. Sigh.
Realistically, he's probably right. I tend to fret and worry needlessly all the time. I went over the notes that Dr. Bollick gave me a few weeks ago. Mom helped me pic up some Russian\English picture dictionaries and flash cards. T's already interested in them, so this could be a great deal of fun. But still, I worry. School's coming up and that means stress and sickness. Sigh.
Fontessa Arrives
Tennisfiend's mom arrived from Moscow Russia today. She will be staying with us for a month and then her husband and Tennisfiend's brother
Realistically, he's probably right. I tend to fret and worry needlessly all the time. I went over the notes that Dr. Bollick gave me a few weeks ago. Mom helped me pic up some Russian\English picture dictionaries and flash cards. T's already interested in them, so this could be a great deal of fun. But still, I worry. School's coming up and that means stress and sickness. Sigh.
Realistically, he's probably right. I tend to fret and worry needlessly all the time. I went over the notes that Dr. Bollick gave me a few weeks ago. Mom helped me pic up some Russian\English picture dictionaries and flash cards. T's already interested in them, so this could be a great deal of fun. But still, I worry. School's coming up and that means stress and sickness. Sigh.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Happy Birthday E!
With the crush of upcoming activity--Tanya is coming plus Tyoma's birthday, it was important to make a special day for E. Regretably, our respite worker was unable to sit for us.
Happy Birthday Tennisfiend
With the crush of upcoming activity--Fontessa is coming plus Tyoma's birthday, it was important to make a special day for tennisfiend. Regretably, our respite worker was unable to sit for us.
Monday, August 16, 2010
He's So Proud!
This is Tyoma's latest obsession: designing numbers and letters out of found objects. Rainbow dominos are the medium. I had no idea he would take the ROYGBIV thing so far! He was thrilled to have made this by himself this morning and wanted a photo for all to see!
Very Proud, Indeed
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Goodbye Souska Party
We had our good bye souska party today. It was as nervewracking for us as it was for the poor little guy. I suppose in the rush to make a memorable and final goodbye, the excitement carried us all away. I have a video of our little ceremony, but it's not on youtube yet, but I can embed later.
Anyway, the premise of our party was based on this little girl's farwell party:
We had our cake, decorated with balloons and pacis complements of AC Moore and we whisked off to our favorite playground where we sent the souskas into outer space to help the alien mommies quiet their babies.
The three of us were jittery all night from the experience, but despite some tears, T made it to sleep in an hour. Whew!
Ta-dah! I looked all over for tiny ballons and pacifiers. I don't think that anyone cared but me! So, enjoy my artistry!
He looks so sad! Moments before he was running around with the souska in his mouth dragging the red baloon all over.
This is the last picture of him with Souska. And probably the last picture of him with a haircut by mom. Maybe he's really sad over his bangs?
Anyway, the premise of our party was based on this little girl's farwell party:
We had our cake, decorated with balloons and pacis complements of AC Moore and we whisked off to our favorite playground where we sent the souskas into outer space to help the alien mommies quiet their babies.
The three of us were jittery all night from the experience, but despite some tears, T made it to sleep in an hour. Whew!
Ta-dah! I looked all over for tiny ballons and pacifiers. I don't think that anyone cared but me! So, enjoy my artistry!
He looks so sad! Moments before he was running around with the souska in his mouth dragging the red baloon all over.
This is the last picture of him with Souska. And probably the last picture of him with a haircut by mom. Maybe he's really sad over his bangs?
Goodbye Forever Souska!
We had our good bye souska party today. It was as nervewracking for us as it was for the poor little guy. I suppose in the rush to make a memorable and final goodbye, the excitement carried us all away. I have a video of our little ceremony, but it's not on youtube yet, but I can embed later.
Anyway, the premise of our party was based on this little girl's farwell party:
We had our cake, decorated with balloons and pacis complements of AC Moore and we whisked off to our favorite playground where we sent the souskas into outer space to help the alien mommies quiet their babies.
The three of us were jittery all night from the experience, but despite some tears, T made it to sleep in an hour. Whew!
Ta-dah! I looked all over for tiny ballons and pacifiers. I don't think that anyone cared but me! So, enjoy my artistry!
He looks so sad! Moments before he was running around with the souska in his mouth dragging the red baloon all over.
This is the last picture of him with Souska. And probably the last picture of him with a haircut by mom. Maybe he's really sad over his bangs?
Anyway, the premise of our party was based on this little girl's farwell party:
We had our cake, decorated with balloons and pacis complements of AC Moore and we whisked off to our favorite playground where we sent the souskas into outer space to help the alien mommies quiet their babies.
The three of us were jittery all night from the experience, but despite some tears, T made it to sleep in an hour. Whew!
Ta-dah! I looked all over for tiny ballons and pacifiers. I don't think that anyone cared but me! So, enjoy my artistry!
He looks so sad! Moments before he was running around with the souska in his mouth dragging the red baloon all over.
This is the last picture of him with Souska. And probably the last picture of him with a haircut by mom. Maybe he's really sad over his bangs?
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Goodbye Baby Crib!
In keeping with our summer of change plan, phase one has begun--Goodbye Baby Crib.
We are starting a few weeks before summer school so T isn't facing too much change at once. Our winters are a crush of colds, tummy bugs and flus, so this is the best time to move out of the crib and do away with the souska. S here we go.
I picked up the crib at Target (of course) and it is a flimsy thing, but I don't think we will use it too long. T is pretty big and dwarfs the crib mattress. If I could have found an affordable twin low to the ground with sides, I'd have bought it. Ah, well. Probably we'll upgrade to a twin from Ikea in the future.
Anyway, I bought two red pillow and a red blanket so he could have a "big boy bed" like Skippy Jon Jones, one of his heroes. He was jazzed beyond belief, when he saw his new bed and planets stickers on the walls. He dashed around the room yelling:
T was so excited that he brought a quantity of books and toys into his new space!
Next up: Farewell to the pacifier!
We are starting a few weeks before summer school so T isn't facing too much change at once. Our winters are a crush of colds, tummy bugs and flus, so this is the best time to move out of the crib and do away with the souska. S here we go.
I picked up the crib at Target (of course) and it is a flimsy thing, but I don't think we will use it too long. T is pretty big and dwarfs the crib mattress. If I could have found an affordable twin low to the ground with sides, I'd have bought it. Ah, well. Probably we'll upgrade to a twin from Ikea in the future.
Anyway, I bought two red pillow and a red blanket so he could have a "big boy bed" like Skippy Jon Jones, one of his heroes. He was jazzed beyond belief, when he saw his new bed and planets stickers on the walls. He dashed around the room yelling:
"I have a big boy room now! No more baby crib!"
The excitement continued even after I tucked him in, but he managed to pass out within twenty minutes--right in bed!
T was so excited that he brought a quantity of books and toys into his new space!
Next up: Farewell to the pacifier!
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