Follow through on your sticker promise

I often give the kids stickers for going pee in the potty; however, I sometimes forget to give them one after they finish. I blame my forgetfulness on them in the first place, but anyhow I told Landon he could have a sticker this morning after going potty. I got sidetracked and didn't follow through on my promise. A little while later I heard weird noises coming from behind the couch. After investigating, I found the sticker bandit  Landon covering his legs in stickers. Stinker. Guess I should have remembered that one sticker to begin with. 

Random life moments

Landon and Adalynn holding hands. 

Daddy and Landon with matching tattoos. 

Landon in timeout. 

On the way to the pool. 

Our first movie theater experience.

The local studio movie Grill theaters and a few select AMC theaters offer a different movie experience for children with autism. For a few showings during the summer, they have movies available that are for kids with sensory issues. The lights are kept up and the sound is turned down to not over stimulate the kids. Plus you are able to move around if you feel the need. I thought this would be perfect for Marek and his first theater experience.  We went and watched monsters university, and it was such a cute movie. The kids  started to get cranky and restless before the movie ended, but I really wanted to see  the ending. I think their favorite was all the popcorn they were able to eat.  I will definitely have to pick and choose which movies they are going to see this summer. I know not all of them will keep them entertained or they may be a little too old for the kids to really enjoy. But I expect to go to the movies maybe two or three more times before the summer ends.

Our first water park-Champions day

There is a local water park that is super awesome, but also pretty expensive. Regularly it would cost me $85 admission to take just myself and the three kids; however, twice a summer they have champion's day. It is a day for special needs kids and their families to visit. The "champion" child gets in free of charge and the family members only pay $5 each. And as a bonus, you get into the park two hours before the general public.  I rounded up my best friend Amber who brought her son Jaxon and step daughter Kara Beth and my good friend Nikki also tagged along to help keep an eye on all the kiddos.

Waiting in line our little mermaids and mermen cant wait to get in.

 

 

Life long BFFs Adalynn and Kara Beth aka Betty and Veronica. Kara is only two months older and I can't wait to see them grow up together.

 

Amber and Jaxon

Wave pool

 

 Landon loved jumping in the waves.

Marek

After a few hours of swimming we headed to lunch. Pasta was just what the belly needed after a long morning of swimming. Let's just say we had very good naps that day.

 

I am beyond happy that Hawaiian Falls water park in Roanoke is kind and considerate enough to think of all the families with special needs children. Caring for them is expensive and we really appreciate the day of fun that we otherwise would not have been able to afford. The park is perfect for children; probably not teenagers, but there are tons of slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, and lounge chairs for sunbathing and picnic tables to snack at.   

June catch up

Sorry that I have gone so long without blogging. My computer died. It got a nasty virus, but thankfully after a few weeks my computer geek, who also happens to be my oldest friend, resuscitated it.  So lets play catch-up on all that you missed. Marek finished preschool for the summer. He only had preschool for three weeks, but I know he thoroughly enjoyed it. His last day was field day. So much fun for both him, Adalynn and Landon. Everything Marek did they were able to participate in too. From T-ball, to soccer, bouncy balls, bubbles, and water sprinklers, They truly had a fantastic time. Yea field Day!  Before meeting up with Marek, Landon and Addy tossed a few balls into the soccer net.

It's all fun and games until Landon pushed the net over onto Adalynn. Needless to say she didn't take it very well. Actually that whole day Adalynn cried at having to leave every station. Her emotions were on over drive that day.

 



 

 Marek spent field day with one of his teachers.

 

 

 

 Our turn.

 

We love our teacher.

Afterward we went back to the classroom to take a group photo.

Landon and Adalynn wanted to sit in circle time too.

 

 PPCD class of 2012-2013!