Back to Reality

Well, we started back to our lives with work for me and school for Easton and Elle on Monday. I was really impressed because Elle woke up with her alarm right on time, got her clothes on, and was ready to eat breakfast and all with a smile on her face. Easton was another story! (Which is usually the TOTAL opposite--Easton is our morning person and Elle is our night owl!) Easton had to be taken out of bed sleeping because all attempts to wake him did not work (mind you, they have both been sleeping until 9 or 9:30 everyday) and then he began screaming "Momma, Momma, Momma" at the top of his lungs--all the way until Jason dropped him off at Ms. Leota's. It was awful to strap him in to his seatbelt with him screaming like crazy! So, sad! But, this morning he was better--so hopefully he will get back into the swing of things soon--the problem with that theory is that tomorrow I am off with him all day, so he will think it is more Mommy and Easton time and then the next day is back to work...
Tomorrow is also his speech evaluation. I am so excited to hear what they have to say about it. I have typed up all of the words he is saying now and how they are pronounced, the concerns Jason and I have about his speech, and what we are hoping to gain from the therapy. (Of course, we have already dealt with this case manager with the occupational therapy that he previously had, so she knows I am obsessive compulsive--she SAYS she loves it!) I can't wait to hear the suggestions they have for us regarding his language--the OT was always so wonderful and I learned so much about helping him eat...things I never did with Elle because she just picked it right up. So--this is another thing that she just picked right up and I need some help with him. He is talking--more and more everyday--just not yet like we want. It will get there!
I added a recording on this blog of some of his latest words and of something special Elle wanted to share...she is doing great in school right now! Hopefully that will continue!