Hope everyone is well and creating wonderful memories during this holiday season! I have been quite busy with Mattie keeping me on my toes. Even as I type this little bit, I have had to hop up twice to redirect our little busy body. As much as I find it very difficult to blog, I know that I need to start keeping up with our daily life again. As we find ourselves fast approaching Mattie's final months with the Birth - three Early Intervention program, our blog has come in handy when looking up information concerning milestones. I'm sure I could write a book about our new and upcoming journey into the world of special needs and public education. I will save that for another day. When I have a little more time, I will post an update of the girls too. Hopefully very soon! For now, I will leave you with another one of my favorite Youtube videos they shared at church. Have a very Merry Christmas!!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
We made it through October!
October was such a busy month with very little down time. We've been at the ball field several nights a week along with weekends. Matt had a men's retreat one weekend in Virginia, off to Raleigh for the Buddy Walk the next, then my women's retreat for me the next weekend, Fall Fest for church, and ended out the month with another busy weekend. I've enjoyed every minute of it, but looking for a little bit of down time in November. This past weekend, we went to a friend's house for a Halloween party. It was a great family fun event. Then Sunday, we took the girls to our trunk or treat at church. After leaving there, we went home and visited our regulars in the neighborhood. I think Mattie had more than her share of trick or treating fun. She dressed as a princess for her school on Wednesday. We dressed her to match her punk rock sisters on Saturday. We left out the pink hairspray and make-up. I was not going there with that. Then on Sunday, she was a puppy. I've posted a few pictures of the girls dressed up below.
Wearing her punk rock skirt to match her sisters.
Caroline and Abby as 80's punk rock girls.
This is Mattie's favorite dress up outfit at school so they let her wear it for trick or treating. They bring the little ones around each classroom to get treats from all the teachers and their students. Mattie was exhausted by the time she got to my room.
Mattie as a puppy dog. The hat did not stay on long.
Wearing her punk rock skirt to match her sisters.
Caroline and Abby as 80's punk rock girls.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
I'm Back
I believe this is the longest I have ever gone without blogging. Our computer crashed several weeks ago. Very frustrating! All of my pictures from the time Mattie was born are on the hard drive. And no, I didn't back them all up. In fact, that very morning, I had a thought cross my mind........"Kim, you really need to back up those pictures." That evening the computer died. We found out that the motherboard is bad but our "techno savvy superhero" said he should be able to get the pictures off. I'm praying that becomes a reality! In the meantime, I got a new laptop and loving it! We had a desktop before so I am enjoying my new found freedom.
On to the Mattie update:
She is a little sponge absorbing everything. Well, almost everything. She is using more language and I really can't keep up with all the signs to help her. She is too funny. Sometimes she just makes up her own signs when she doesn't know a word. Mostly she says "THAT!" and points. Then we turn it around to "What's that? I don't know that?" She loves Starfall! We practice the learning our ABC's. The best part is that she mimics the sounds to each sound and she loves the animation.
Sunday is our Buddy Walk~We are really looking forward to it! The older girls had to give up their ballgames in order to go. That was a sacrifice they were willing to make in order to support Mattie. I'll post some pictures next week. Last year, Mattie was just starting to walk so this year will be quite fun since she is fast as lightning! Good thing there will be lots of places to run! I better take my running shoes along with our trusty old wagon!
On to the Mattie update:
She is a little sponge absorbing everything. Well, almost everything. She is using more language and I really can't keep up with all the signs to help her. She is too funny. Sometimes she just makes up her own signs when she doesn't know a word. Mostly she says "THAT!" and points. Then we turn it around to "What's that? I don't know that?" She loves Starfall! We practice the learning our ABC's. The best part is that she mimics the sounds to each sound and she loves the animation.
Sunday is our Buddy Walk~We are really looking forward to it! The older girls had to give up their ballgames in order to go. That was a sacrifice they were willing to make in order to support Mattie. I'll post some pictures next week. Last year, Mattie was just starting to walk so this year will be quite fun since she is fast as lightning! Good thing there will be lots of places to run! I better take my running shoes along with our trusty old wagon!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Dear Blog
Dear Blog,
Please forgive me for dropping off the face of the blogging world. I have been very busy with life. I am learning very quickly that I am finding it difficult to do much of anything with my little monkey of a 2 year old. She loves to climb and get into everything except the toys that are just for her. My keys just recently ended up in a toilet. Clothes are being found in the trash cans. Toilet paper strips are placed beautifully around the house. Phone calls are being placed and maybe even voicemails left for the unexpected receiver. Tables are being climbed and the computer keyboarded is getting a workout, just not by me. In fact, it has been so long since I've used the keyboard, I've forgotten how to work the keys. I'm now getting it mixed up with the Blackberry. For now, here are a few pictures of the little monkey.
Loves a computer!
Please forgive me for dropping off the face of the blogging world. I have been very busy with life. I am learning very quickly that I am finding it difficult to do much of anything with my little monkey of a 2 year old. She loves to climb and get into everything except the toys that are just for her. My keys just recently ended up in a toilet. Clothes are being found in the trash cans. Toilet paper strips are placed beautifully around the house. Phone calls are being placed and maybe even voicemails left for the unexpected receiver. Tables are being climbed and the computer keyboarded is getting a workout, just not by me. In fact, it has been so long since I've used the keyboard, I've forgotten how to work the keys. I'm now getting it mixed up with the Blackberry. For now, here are a few pictures of the little monkey.
Loves a computer!
We have to strip her down to eat. What a mess she makes! She found the big bowl of mashed potatoes after we finished dinner.
Mmmmm! Eating again!
Wall Art
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Weekly Reflection
Sitting down with my cup of coffee and reflecting on the week.
The school year is off to a great start for myself and the kids. The girls love their teachers and adjusting well into the routine. Abby got her first hundred on her vocab test~ Always thankful that my girls are responsible for doing their homework and studying. We set that expectation from the beginning and though it wasn't always easy back then, it sure has made life easier now. School is going well for me. As always, there is never enough time and I feel like I am having to use part of the weekend to try and catch up. Praying that all that will begin to fall into place so that I won't have to bring any work home during family time.
Matt got free tickets to the first ECU football game! We are so excited even if we'll be sitting in the nosebleed section. Caroline has never been to a game. I'm hoping that she'll enjoy the whole atmosphere thing and not get bored.
Jill's Memorial Service was Friday. It was bittersweet~missing her but happy that she is not hurting anymore. Her service was exactly what she wanted. She didn't want it to be about her but all about Jesus. We sang praises and worshipped. I know she had to have been dancing, singing, and smiling down on us. She will continue to touch people's lives with the work she did with her time on earth. A servant of God.
Mattie's OT, Miss Amanda is moving. I know Mattie will miss her. I remember the first couple sessions with her and how Mattie didn't want to sit still. Amanda was very patient and consistent with her. Within the next couple of weeks, as soon as she saw her, she would just plop down in her lap, ready to work. Though we will miss Amanda, we welcome Ms. Kim back. Mattie did an awesome job with her this week and loves her too. I am so thankful for a support of great helpers.
We are also very thankful for Ms. Angela, her speech therapist. She has high expectations for Mattie and by the end of the session this week, Mattie was signing grape and saying "gaa-gaa-gaa". Little steps in the right direction.
The school year is off to a great start for myself and the kids. The girls love their teachers and adjusting well into the routine. Abby got her first hundred on her vocab test~ Always thankful that my girls are responsible for doing their homework and studying. We set that expectation from the beginning and though it wasn't always easy back then, it sure has made life easier now. School is going well for me. As always, there is never enough time and I feel like I am having to use part of the weekend to try and catch up. Praying that all that will begin to fall into place so that I won't have to bring any work home during family time.
Matt got free tickets to the first ECU football game! We are so excited even if we'll be sitting in the nosebleed section. Caroline has never been to a game. I'm hoping that she'll enjoy the whole atmosphere thing and not get bored.
Jill's Memorial Service was Friday. It was bittersweet~missing her but happy that she is not hurting anymore. Her service was exactly what she wanted. She didn't want it to be about her but all about Jesus. We sang praises and worshipped. I know she had to have been dancing, singing, and smiling down on us. She will continue to touch people's lives with the work she did with her time on earth. A servant of God.
Mattie's OT, Miss Amanda is moving. I know Mattie will miss her. I remember the first couple sessions with her and how Mattie didn't want to sit still. Amanda was very patient and consistent with her. Within the next couple of weeks, as soon as she saw her, she would just plop down in her lap, ready to work. Though we will miss Amanda, we welcome Ms. Kim back. Mattie did an awesome job with her this week and loves her too. I am so thankful for a support of great helpers.
We are also very thankful for Ms. Angela, her speech therapist. She has high expectations for Mattie and by the end of the session this week, Mattie was signing grape and saying "gaa-gaa-gaa". Little steps in the right direction.
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