I only have about 3 minutes, but wanted to let you know that the school in Hattiesburg, MS called and they have a spot for Stanton in April. Which is next week according to my calendar....but I'm not sure about days and times yet. A speech therapist called with some questions for me and said she was excited to work with him at the school! I really think this will be a great fit for him. The school is called the Children's Center and sits on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi. It's about an hour drive for us, but we should only go 2 days a week, so that's doable.
Ginger
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The No-Nap Blues
Web MD states that 90 minutes should be “just perfect” for naps. Well – what do you do when your little one decides to roll around, sing and play for those 90 minutes? Stanton gets in his bed just fine, it’s the going to sleep that seems to be the problem. Daily, I, the Really-Needs-a-Break Mom, sit through an hour or more of listening to Stanton sing, play, talk to somebody, rearrange his pillows, etc. instead of going to sleep.
By 4:00, he clearly begins to regret his no-nap decision, but now it’s too late to take a nap. The Really-Needs-a-Break Mom in me has made that mistake! Napping at 4:00 only leads to a child who won’t go to bed until midnight! This clearly only happened once and right then and there I made a vow with myself to never allow a late nap again. A late nap is NOT better than no nap!
No-nap days lead to the “suffrage hours” which clearly fall between 4:45 and 6:00, which, coincidentally happen to be the same time my relief support (husband) arrives home from work. I’m sure his nose leads him through the door as he tries to decipher what might be for dinner. Instead, he enters to find a wild child in just a diaper, no spot to sit in the living room as I’ve given up and allowed Stanton to make a cave out of the couch cushions, and me, my hair in the remains of a ponytail, dressed in pj bottoms and a t-shirt. Dinner? What’s that? Didn’t you pick something up on your way home? Oh wait, there’s a bag of chips and a jar of peanut butter….does that count?
Seriously though, what are families to do when their toddler decides naps aren’t needed? I guess cocktail hour is an escape…except for the fact that now I’m pregnant, so I’ll just reach for the bag of cookies instead!
Ginger
By 4:00, he clearly begins to regret his no-nap decision, but now it’s too late to take a nap. The Really-Needs-a-Break Mom in me has made that mistake! Napping at 4:00 only leads to a child who won’t go to bed until midnight! This clearly only happened once and right then and there I made a vow with myself to never allow a late nap again. A late nap is NOT better than no nap!
No-nap days lead to the “suffrage hours” which clearly fall between 4:45 and 6:00, which, coincidentally happen to be the same time my relief support (husband) arrives home from work. I’m sure his nose leads him through the door as he tries to decipher what might be for dinner. Instead, he enters to find a wild child in just a diaper, no spot to sit in the living room as I’ve given up and allowed Stanton to make a cave out of the couch cushions, and me, my hair in the remains of a ponytail, dressed in pj bottoms and a t-shirt. Dinner? What’s that? Didn’t you pick something up on your way home? Oh wait, there’s a bag of chips and a jar of peanut butter….does that count?
Ginger
Yes- he's growing up!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Long Time, No Blog!
A friend's email prompted the title of this post. She was just making sure all was ok with Stanton. I realize it has been a really LONG time since I sat down and put together an update. For that – I apologize. We are still here and working very hard to keep Stanton moving forward. He is actually now eating a few bites of banana and peanut butter crackers! Yesterday he ate half a pancake with syrup! It’s amazing for us to watch it all unfold. Slow and steady wins the race.
There are several factors that have gotten in the way of my computer time....
1. I picked up a couple of extra afternoons of work. I teach music on Mondays. I also do some programming for a local camp and retreat center. The center would like for me to work 20 hours a week, but so far, I maybe get in 8 – 10 hours a week. So, I found a sitter that Stanton really likes and now am going into the office on Tuesdays , Wednesdays and Saturdays.
2. Stanton has decided napping isn't for him. This means I no longer have ANY downtime or time to stop think anymore. On the one day a week he might decide to nap I’m at work or running around crazy cleaning and catching up around the house.
3. It’s tax season! I do our taxes using Turbo Tax ....so for a couple of weekends I secluded myself and finally e-filed them last week
4. Stanton’s been sick twice since my last post. It seems like when he’s sick, everything just takes a step back and we spend a good week catching up. Between doctor appointments, breathing treatments, therapy evaluations and endless sleepless nights, I’m exhausted.
5. The biggest reason is that I'm 12 weeks pregnant! I’m not sure who coined the term “morning sickness.” It must have been a man as I’m sick from 4:30 on. I feel like I’m riding in the back of a car while trying to read….motion sickness. I can't sit up or move without throwing up so once John gets home from work, I just don’t move unless absolutely necessary.
I know – excuses, excuses…..but here I sit, finally blogging again while sipping a Sprite and nibbling on saltines.
Thanks for waiting,
Ginger
There are several factors that have gotten in the way of my computer time....
1. I picked up a couple of extra afternoons of work. I teach music on Mondays. I also do some programming for a local camp and retreat center. The center would like for me to work 20 hours a week, but so far, I maybe get in 8 – 10 hours a week. So, I found a sitter that Stanton really likes and now am going into the office on Tuesdays , Wednesdays and Saturdays.
2. Stanton has decided napping isn't for him. This means I no longer have ANY downtime or time to stop think anymore. On the one day a week he might decide to nap I’m at work or running around crazy cleaning and catching up around the house.
3. It’s tax season! I do our taxes using Turbo Tax ....so for a couple of weekends I secluded myself and finally e-filed them last week
4. Stanton’s been sick twice since my last post. It seems like when he’s sick, everything just takes a step back and we spend a good week catching up. Between doctor appointments, breathing treatments, therapy evaluations and endless sleepless nights, I’m exhausted.
5. The biggest reason is that I'm 12 weeks pregnant! I’m not sure who coined the term “morning sickness.” It must have been a man as I’m sick from 4:30 on. I feel like I’m riding in the back of a car while trying to read….motion sickness. I can't sit up or move without throwing up so once John gets home from work, I just don’t move unless absolutely necessary.
I know – excuses, excuses…..but here I sit, finally blogging again while sipping a Sprite and nibbling on saltines.
Thanks for waiting,
Ginger
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