I am so thankful this year is over. Lately all I can think about is the upcoming year, our "fresh start". I feel pretty optimistic about 2013.
We are moving to Indiana. I am thrilled because to me it never stopped feeling like home. I am going up ahead of J and the kids to secure a job and rent a house. I am dreading it because I've never been away from Peanut more than 3 days and I've never been away from my little guy. As happy as I am to move I am really dreading this part.
Once we get settled in and it warms up a bit outside we will be getting everything set up for our chickens. I am so excited about the chickens, they are the first step to get our farm. We need three years of experience to qualify for a USDA guaranteed loan and they are pretty flexible with what they consider "experience". We are also joining the Farm Bureau and will be attending classes and workshops.
Peanut will be doing all of her evaluations as we transition from early intervention to the school district and we'll be completing her first IEP. I am a bit nervous about the IEP because I've heard school districts are hard to work with because of funding issues. I am hoping we will get through it easily. They want her to start a special preschool in the fall. Since we first discussed children we knew we wanted to home school. We still plan to after preschool at this time. Schools tend to push to mainstream now and we don't believe a special ed classroom would be a good fit either. Peanut tends to learn better by watching or doing an activity and we feel that we can take advantage of this and teach her through experiences. We plan to do a lot of field trips based around our lessons and I am excited for when that time comes. But honestly I kind of look forward to preschool to get a much needed break. Both kids can be exhausting and a little time to get stuff done around the house will be nice.
I am looking forward to having seasons again. I am sad that autumn is so far away. The kids are going to love the changing leaves, playing with them, crunching them with their feet. I am hoping to get the kids get up there in time for them to see snow. The last few winters have been kind of odd and dry so I am really hoping for tons and tons of snow.
I am looking forward to being closer to my family. I've missed everyone very much over the past twelve years. Even more after having a family of my own. I am trilled to see my brother. Sometimes it makes me sad that I have such a large family and never really got to enjoy it. A thousand miles is pretty far.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Saturday, December 29, 2012
I'm Back!
First I would like to laugh at the fact that auto correct tried to change "I'm back!" Into "I'm Bacon!"
It has been a long, busy year. In March we had Peanut evaluated by early intervention and she started speech once a week. We ended Sweet Pea's food trials as his list of allergies grew. We moved. And Peanut was recently diagnosed with autism. Yes, it has been A very long year.
We have stopped introducing new foods until we see the allergist. we are hoping a specialist will be able to be of more assistance since he has so many issues. As of now Sweet Pea is allergic to Cow's Milk Protein which is included in all Milk By-Product. (Cheese, yogurt, Butter, etc.), Soy Bean Protein which is included in all soy products with an exception of some oils. Pears, Almonds, Peas, Rice and has a sensitivity to Sweet Potatoes.
Peanut started speech back in May and she has come a long way. We are all very proud of her progress and she is gaining words and phrases almost daily now. I was very sad to loose our therapist, Maggie days before Christmas. she really connected with Peanut and Peanut loved their sessions. Her agency closed so we'll be starting with someone new in early January.
Late November we finally Peanut's autism evaluation with the developmental pediatrician. she was diagnosed with classic autism. It was a bit of a shock because we knew something was off but a small part of me was hoping they would say she was just quirky. After it sunk in I can see why the diagnosis was made and a lot of odd things in the past make a lot more sense. I really don't feel like the diagnosis changes anything, she's still our same sweet Peanut. I feel like we have a better understanding of what is going on, but I don't see anything to "cure" or "fix" because she's amazing. I feel like we have more responsibility and we may have a few challenges. I have found it is difficult because not everyone accepts or believes her diagnosis. I can understand why, when we are out and about she's usually having a good day. But when she has her bad days look out! She is affectionate, she does make some eye contact, she even is starting to talk more. I love that no one wants to put a label on her. I think maybe people think they are being supportive when they try to downplay it or say that maybe the doctors are wrong and she is just delayed, but it really is aggravating. We need support but it is difficult to feel supported if no one acknowledges or accepts her condition
That's the big stuff from the year. Now I plan to keep better track of things and post more often lol
It has been a long, busy year. In March we had Peanut evaluated by early intervention and she started speech once a week. We ended Sweet Pea's food trials as his list of allergies grew. We moved. And Peanut was recently diagnosed with autism. Yes, it has been A very long year.
We have stopped introducing new foods until we see the allergist. we are hoping a specialist will be able to be of more assistance since he has so many issues. As of now Sweet Pea is allergic to Cow's Milk Protein which is included in all Milk By-Product. (Cheese, yogurt, Butter, etc.), Soy Bean Protein which is included in all soy products with an exception of some oils. Pears, Almonds, Peas, Rice and has a sensitivity to Sweet Potatoes.
Peanut started speech back in May and she has come a long way. We are all very proud of her progress and she is gaining words and phrases almost daily now. I was very sad to loose our therapist, Maggie days before Christmas. she really connected with Peanut and Peanut loved their sessions. Her agency closed so we'll be starting with someone new in early January.
Late November we finally Peanut's autism evaluation with the developmental pediatrician. she was diagnosed with classic autism. It was a bit of a shock because we knew something was off but a small part of me was hoping they would say she was just quirky. After it sunk in I can see why the diagnosis was made and a lot of odd things in the past make a lot more sense. I really don't feel like the diagnosis changes anything, she's still our same sweet Peanut. I feel like we have a better understanding of what is going on, but I don't see anything to "cure" or "fix" because she's amazing. I feel like we have more responsibility and we may have a few challenges. I have found it is difficult because not everyone accepts or believes her diagnosis. I can understand why, when we are out and about she's usually having a good day. But when she has her bad days look out! She is affectionate, she does make some eye contact, she even is starting to talk more. I love that no one wants to put a label on her. I think maybe people think they are being supportive when they try to downplay it or say that maybe the doctors are wrong and she is just delayed, but it really is aggravating. We need support but it is difficult to feel supported if no one acknowledges or accepts her condition
That's the big stuff from the year. Now I plan to keep better track of things and post more often lol
Friday, February 10, 2012
Y3W: Too Darn Cute!
This week's "Your Three Words" are Too Darn Cute! A little more than three words today :)
Peanut isn't feeling her best today so she decided to make a bed on the floor with all of her dolls. She fed, burped, and kissed them each before laying them down :) (I wonder where she learned that? Hehe) but as soon as I was about to sneak a picture she was done. Sweet Pea is loving the drumstick from his sister's food bucket.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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