Yesterday seemed to be a typical morning in our household. Each child was bountiful with energy and greeted me with a good morning hug. I fixed bacon and oatmeal for breakfast. While we were eating I read our history lesson about Clovis. Then the kids followed me to look up a grandfather in the genealogy information. We scurried around. "OK kids,teeth, hair, cloths and off we go".
We stopped at the supermarket to get diapers for my third son and off to speech therapy we went.
On the way to speech everyone was content with their own thoughts wondering through their mind, like streams running down mountains. Then my third son (Autistic) yelled out, "mama its a doggie". My mouth hung open with disbelief. He abruptly added, "its a car". This was a completely unprompted comment through his desire and ability to communicate with us. I suddenly remembered his first cry as a baby. That little sound that let me know he had safely arrived. His sweet cherub voice made my heart skip a beat and brought tears to my eyes.
Yesterday was full of hope and success with all my children . I believe when are given days with milestones they strengthen us for any storms that lie ahead. Thank god for our blessings and the sweet sounds we hear from our babies.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Baseball Season Begins
Since my last entry our family has been busy, busy, busy. Two new weekly events have been added to our schedule. My second son has started weekly allergy shots. Also, my two oldest boys are taking baseball for the first time. This has been a great experience for the kids and proven to be challenging.
My oldest son (AS) has issues with social skills along with the food allergies and asthma. His coach has been fantastic and very positive. During one of the his practices a team mate voiced an off comment which concerned me. Fortunately, their have been no problems. The kids and coaches have been very supportive. His first game he hit every ball pitched his way and made a nice play in the field. It really did bring a tear to my eye and just pure delight to my heart to see him succeed and surpass every ones expectations. It was wonderful to hear everyone support and cheer him on.
My second son has done well too and has a little trade mark move before he swings his bat. He is growing up so fast and is all about being cool. Definitely has the sports guy attitude. My son had a wonderful time and did so well. He nailed the ball twice and had an all around great game. After every game I bring the kids a snack because they can't have what each mother brings. My kids have been really understanding and mature about this and I am very proud of them. I baked cookies for his team on the first game. My cookies were made with the namaste cookie mix, egg replacer, apple juice , apple sauce, brown sugar and vanilla. I have already given the recipe out and everyone seemed to love them. My third son and baby girl were so well behaved through the whole evening. I am so grateful for the great memories the boys will have for there first games.
The boys played at the same time for their second game. We were glancing between fields. My oldest son was very distracted from the game. My husband was trying to encourage him to pay attention. We would go from son to son giving positive words and a cold sprite to drink. My second son after taking the catching equitment off walked into the dug out. I noticed his for head was very red. A couple of parents said it was probably from the equipment being tight. We looked him over, lifted his shirt etc to check for hives, no sign of anything anywhere else. I rushed my husband to look at it. Then our son raced back out to play. Another parent at the game started to ask a couple of questions and a conversation started. I was talking but my eyes , heart and mind were on my son. The whole situation placed me on the edge of my seat. When he came back in it was obvious it wasn't from the equipment and I lifted his shirt and saw three big hive son his back. I raced him out to the car gave him his benadryl and inhaler , with the epi ready. My husband pulled my oldest son out of his game and meant us at the hospital. By the time we got there his hives were clearing. The ER checked his peak ox and we did not have to admit him. So, it was a long night, and we felt very blessed it was under control and our babies were safely snuggled in their beds.
So we are busy, busy, busy. We are also about to add 2 other weekly therapies on my schedule. My autistic son is going in for an OT evaluation in addition to his 2 speech therapies a week. Hopefully, we will find an opening to start my daughters speech therapy as soon as possible. Lots of sports, therapies, doctors, cooking and school to do!
My oldest son (AS) has issues with social skills along with the food allergies and asthma. His coach has been fantastic and very positive. During one of the his practices a team mate voiced an off comment which concerned me. Fortunately, their have been no problems. The kids and coaches have been very supportive. His first game he hit every ball pitched his way and made a nice play in the field. It really did bring a tear to my eye and just pure delight to my heart to see him succeed and surpass every ones expectations. It was wonderful to hear everyone support and cheer him on.
My second son has done well too and has a little trade mark move before he swings his bat. He is growing up so fast and is all about being cool. Definitely has the sports guy attitude. My son had a wonderful time and did so well. He nailed the ball twice and had an all around great game. After every game I bring the kids a snack because they can't have what each mother brings. My kids have been really understanding and mature about this and I am very proud of them. I baked cookies for his team on the first game. My cookies were made with the namaste cookie mix, egg replacer, apple juice , apple sauce, brown sugar and vanilla. I have already given the recipe out and everyone seemed to love them. My third son and baby girl were so well behaved through the whole evening. I am so grateful for the great memories the boys will have for there first games.
The boys played at the same time for their second game. We were glancing between fields. My oldest son was very distracted from the game. My husband was trying to encourage him to pay attention. We would go from son to son giving positive words and a cold sprite to drink. My second son after taking the catching equitment off walked into the dug out. I noticed his for head was very red. A couple of parents said it was probably from the equipment being tight. We looked him over, lifted his shirt etc to check for hives, no sign of anything anywhere else. I rushed my husband to look at it. Then our son raced back out to play. Another parent at the game started to ask a couple of questions and a conversation started. I was talking but my eyes , heart and mind were on my son. The whole situation placed me on the edge of my seat. When he came back in it was obvious it wasn't from the equipment and I lifted his shirt and saw three big hive son his back. I raced him out to the car gave him his benadryl and inhaler , with the epi ready. My husband pulled my oldest son out of his game and meant us at the hospital. By the time we got there his hives were clearing. The ER checked his peak ox and we did not have to admit him. So, it was a long night, and we felt very blessed it was under control and our babies were safely snuggled in their beds.
So we are busy, busy, busy. We are also about to add 2 other weekly therapies on my schedule. My autistic son is going in for an OT evaluation in addition to his 2 speech therapies a week. Hopefully, we will find an opening to start my daughters speech therapy as soon as possible. Lots of sports, therapies, doctors, cooking and school to do!
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