todays update

This afternoon we played outside since the weather was amazing. Its so cute watching the kids swing on their own. I remember swinging like this when i was a child. They all love being outside and it's and added bonus to Addy and Landon when an airplane flies over. Addy says, " Airplane! In the sky!" Adalynn is now up to three word sentences. She can sometimes mimic me and say four as well. I guess i finally have to watch what I'm saying. The other day in the car i started yelling at another driver who pulled out in front of me. I yelled, "DUDE!!" and probably would have continued with some explicative if i hadn't  heard a sweet voiced, "dude" coming from the back seat. Addy's tantrums have turned into a daily occurrence. Pretty much every time she doesn't get her way, she throws herself onto the ground, screams, and carries on with the waterworks. Diva! Her sweet side is she has started singing. So cute!

 

 

Landon has been using more single words lately. His newest word is "circle". He isn't forming sentences yet, but he is one smart cookie. He follows directions very well, and he cleans up after himself when Mama asks. He has even learned how to let Molly dog in and out of the house. Of course when he went out without permission into the backyard he received a spanking! He craves constant praise and attention, and he definitely requires constant attention. Just today i took a large screwdriver and a sharp piece of metal away from him. If there is something dangerous around Landon will find it.

 

Just a swinging!

 

Marek is improving everyday with his therapy. Just this week he signed "all done,"

and he has said the words, "pop, go, no, down." which are all new words. With the help of his speech therapist he has also been using his index finger to point at objects in a book. Typically he only points with his thumb, so using the "pointer" finger is good. He eye contact has been wonderful and Mama got two kisses so far today. We are starting a new therapy place with Autism Solutions this coming Friday. We are going to have to self pay for the therapy since Marek hasn't been given an official diagnosis and  insurance won't yet cover. Unfortunately, it could be months before we even hear something from the center that we applied to get Marek evaluated and treatment from. Aaron and i have decided waiting is not an option so there you go. This place is supposed to teach the parents as well what we can be doing at home, and they even are allowing me to bring the other two kids just to let them play with their toys. That alone makes me happy that i don't have to get a sitter. If i get a good vibe from this place then i intend to have Marek go at least once a week for a hour each time and i will definitely increase the time if a see an improvement.