February flew by for us. And nothing really to report! March is half way over and we are only seeing all the things that will be happening in the next month. I'm prepping again for a mom's sale to rid us of our spring collections and more toys. We have spring break coming up, my mom is visiting, a birthday party and oh yeah - a cruise in 5 weeks! The kids are busy with school, swimming, OT, PT, CCD, gymnastics and playing!
So here are the pictures and some more in depth updates. Emma and Nick finger painted this week. A first for Nick. He was very unsure, but after a few little fits finally gave it a go. Emma embraced it and made several pictures.
Ryan has been diagnosed with ADHD. He started on medication a few weeks ago and we are seeing some wonderful results. His teachers commented immediately that his handwriting was better and he had slowed down when working. Of course, it wears off around the time he gets home, so we aren't seeing too much of the effect, except for his behavior in church. He is still listening to his auditory therapy, but it is wearing on us. He resists a lot since he has to sit and listen for 30 minutes twice a day. Very hard for an overactive 6 year old!
Emma is doing great in school. She is so far ahead and has been ogling Ryan's workbook, since hers isn't hard enough for her. Once she finishes a few that are half way done here, we'll be moving onto the Kindergarten ones. She really needs more challenges. But she's not a 'player', she would rather sit down and color or work in her workbook than play dolls or toys (unless Ryan is home). She loves her LeapPad and plays it every day during her 'rest' time. She is being hard to handle lately. When she's upset, she doesn't hesitate to let you know by either screaming her head off or running away - which only really bothers us when we're eating. She does want to be the boss a lot and gets mad when Ryan or Nick don't live by the rules that she just made up (and usually hasn't communicated to them).
Nick is finally getting over all the sicknesses. We're in need of taking the paci away, but keep waiting because things come up. As of now, it will be next weekend, but we'll see. He seems so dependent on it. He is talking up a storm. He has favorite phrases, but they change week to week. For a while it was 'Outside pool closed - too cold', but is now 'I need a cup of wawa'. And he'll say it even if he's holding his cup! You can tell he's talking just to get some attention. He's doing well with all the milestones and seems to be really enjoying when we go out just him and me. He loves to give hugs, but isn't a cuddle bear anymore. I bought a lamp today which will almost finish his room off - he just needs wall hangings, which will wait until we go to PA. He loves to pretend to call Buppa and will have short conversations!
