Happy Early Bday Bianca

Tomorrow will be 5 years ago that my niece was born. My sister was due at the end of september and ended up going over due. After hours and hours of labor she ended up with a csection. I keep thinking to myself over and over again how did that 5 years pass so quickly.

What;s even freakier is to think that when Jack was born my niece was 2 1/2 years old.

Happy Birthday Bonk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Halloween Costumes are set

We wanted Jack to be a lion. He loves to roar like a lion. In stores I could not find a lion costume in his size and I am sorry online world but I am not paying 50 bucks for a costume. for 50 bucks that costume better be lined with gold. I was helping my mom clean out her storage and found a tiger costume that was my nieces. So I figure close enough and that is what my Jackman will be.

Alexis I have been saying for awhile I want her to be a pumpkin and that is the costume I bought:)

This halloween feels like it will be a first for both my kids. true it is Jack's 3rd halloween but with his delays this will be the first halloween my big man will be walking. For Alexis it is her first halloween....I cannot wait.

Sick Saturday

Jack was so sick saturday night. He was puking and crying and so exhaushed. I was actually really worried about him. This is the first time Jack has been throw up sick. So anyways he was sick puking for about 1 1/2 hours. Then he finally we went to bed and by morning he was 100 percent better:)

What's been going on

Last weekend was semi busy. Saturday we went out to the mall so Ed could buy himself a game and we could get his cousin Matt a present. From their we went to matt's party. We spent about 1/2 hours than went home and slept. Sunday we went to my moms and eat egg plant lasuanga (yum,yum).

So far this week Therapy has been going good. What sucks is Ed's job has no work until Thursday which means suckish pay check next week (Thank god this check has overtime in it).

This weekend will be another semi busy one. Thursday ( I know not the weekend) we have to go out and get 2 birthday presents plus we have been xmas shopping earlier. Then Saturday we have a Bday party to go to followed by my moms house. Sunday should be a realxing kind of day but I think I want to do the whole painting thing in our bedroom.

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Meeting-Update

WE had Jack's 12 month evaluation meeting. He scored a 7 so he still qualifies for OT services. He has made great improvement since the beginning when he was considered "untestable". He has also meet all his goals he started with in OT. He can complete puzzles,He can run and climb,he can build with blocks. I am so proud of all my little boy has accomplished:)

My Fall Line up

Monday-nothing

Tuesday-House (yes),Fringe(havent watched yet but I heard it was good.),Gh night shift

Wensday-Ghost hunters

Thursday-

Friday-nada

Saturday-nada

Sunday-Army wives (watched by chance and liked it)

Of course I also watch General Hospital everyday but that doesnt count its on all year round.

-Tam

Movie-Baby Mama

I waited and waited for this movie to come out. I thought this was going to be nothing but hilarious. Then Bang they actually snuck in some seriousness. That said I did really like the movie. This movie met my expectations unlike knocked up which was a good movie but was not as funny as the previews made it out to be. So I do recommend this movie if you want a good laugh about the joys of pregnancy and parenthood.

5 products that I love

1.Glade wisp flameless candle. I have been admiring my mother's for awhile but luckly I came across a 5 dollar off cupon! (the candle is 7.99.......so lucky me:) I love the thing the scent is not to strong but enough that you can smell it my entire livingroom plus I love the illusion that it is a candle very safe around kids.

2.Battenkill Valley Milk. It's a little pricier that the Supermarket brand milk but it is worth it. I never ever thought milk could taste different but it does! Fat free taste like whole only without all the fat so that's a plus. The real reason I also like to buy it is that it's local so I am helping support a local dairy farm.......whoo whoo.

3. This is kind of a cheat but since their both cleaners I am going to add them together. Clorox Anywhere spray and Lysol antibacterial kitchen spray. I have been using anywhere spray for awhile and love it......there's no harsh smell and it's safe to use near children,pets and around food. Lysol kitchen spray Has a light smell and kills all those yucky germs from cooking (meat). my real reason for loving these are they both kill STAPH and STREP bacterial and after my whole infection drama........Let's just say those bacterial will not be sneaking under my radar again.

4. Melissa and Doug puzzles. Jack's therapist are always using these great wooden puzzles. some are chunky some have sound and some even have maganets. So I finally went out a few weeks ago and bought Jack a Chunky construction puzzle and he loves it plays with it everyday. Melissa and doug have a website if anyone wants to check them out. Melissaanddoug.com

5.Regular glade candles (the ones in the frosted glass). In my opinon you get the scent of a yankee candle but at an affordable price.

Pics from Parade

New St

Jack did great with the new therapist. She is really nice and fun. I know she's much more than that but she acts like a babysitter type. Jack of course had his here and there I don't want to do it whiny behavior but overall he did well. They looked at a book,played with mr.poateo head and played with pegs. Tomorrow she comes bright and early at 8 am.

We will never forget.........9/11

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First colds of the season

yupp me and Jack. Jack started having a runny nose last night and you could just tell he wasn't himself. He didn't go to bed until 11 last night. Now I wake up his morning and have the sniffles. So I am sure soon enough Ed and Lexy will be joining the party as well.

How am I going to get through cold season in this house? cold medicine is suppose to actually not help a cold. I guess I'll have to stick to what I know. Chicken soup,vapor bath and a humidifier/vaporizer and course lots of fluids. I hate colds!

-Tam

Doctor Update

Jack-Is 31 pounds and I am not sure how tall b/c I was not paying attention. The Doctor did not see any fluid but Jack was not holding completely still. So he prescribed him amoxcillin just in case there is. Then he asked all the details of Jack's therapy and how Jack was progressing.

Alexis- Is 18 lbs. 9 oz. and 28 inches long. She's growing completely normal and she got one shot today. Her head is off the chart but has always been and since it's growing on a normal curve then there's no concern.

Me- doctor looked at my cut and said it's doing good. almost healed:)

5 things about me

1. I like to watch spongebob

2. I love to dress my kids in character shirts......must be the walmart in me lol

3. I do not drive at all......I am to afraid.

4. I am actually happy I had c-sections I don't think I could of handled labor

5. I hate reading out loud I use to break out in a heat rash on my chest when I had to in school.

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Tamara K, who was raised in Lansingburgh and now lives in Greenwich, said that she had been watching the parade since she was a little girl and now comes back to the city each year to watch it in front of where she used to live."The parade is usually pretty similar but it is always big no matter what," said Keenan. "My favorite part of the day would have to be watching the marching bands go by because there are just so many schools and organizations participating."

Parade

The parade was so much fun. Jack loved it:) he smiled and pointed at almost everything. I also was interviewed by the local newspaper so I will have to see if I am in it tomorrow. Jack also got very dirty at the parade (which meant multiple clothes changes) he also skinned his knee:( I cannot believe he didn't cry. After we went over to the little carnival they have it was pretty boring so then we headed to the playground. I also ran into a friend from high school. So I sat and talked to her for like an hour until Jack got cranky and had enough of today's excitement. I will post pictures as soon as I can.

Redneck Trash? haha

100th post/movie-hard candy

wow my 100 th post already. I guess it comes quickly when you not only write everyday but sometimes more than once lol. Yay for the 100th post :)

anyways now on to the latest movie I have watched.

Hard Candy- I borrowed this from my sister who thought it was great. The movie has Ellen Page in it (Juno). She plays a 14 girl who comes across a pedophile who is also a murder. This movie was pretty good. I don't think I would label this as scary or a suspense because to me it was funny. If you like the whole idea of revenge and humor this movie may be for you.

KIndergarten!!!!!!!!!!

My niece started kindergarten on Wednesday. I cannot believe it. Has it really been that many years since she was born. I feel like it was just yesterday she was a year old and knocking on my bedroom door wanting to come in:) She turns 5 in a month. I wish I could of been their to see her on her first day but I live a half hour away (boo). I cannot wait for Sunday so I can see the pictures of her first day.

New St starts next week

It's all set. new ST starts next week. One thing I learned is that once Jack turns 3 and he transitions into the school district he can keep the therapists he has. That makes me very happy b/c I love his OT she's great at what she does. I think I may put him in a preschool for half day at 3. But it's not for delayed kids and it's 15 minutes away.

Talked to my OT

Jack's ot went great like always. once a week she takes him outside for therapy and he loves it. he smiles,laughs and talks a lot. Well I talked to her about Jack's ST. Jack's St has mentioned 3 or 4 times about transitioning out of EI early and going through the school district and getting my son into a special preschool. Also she has brought up twice about her schedule and having to do appointments after school hours because she works within a school district. which in my opinion is a subtle way of saying she doesn't want to do the whole EI thing anymore. So after talking to the OT about it and our case worker we have decided to go with a new ST.

Speech

So after cancelling Jack's appointments last week due to infections (blah). Today was the first day of ST in a week. it went great Jackman was in a awesome mood and saying tons of stuff. I think the cutest thing was when he shut off her computer and than he said oh man! lol lol
His ST keeps mentioning transitioning him into the school district so he can get into a preschool program for his delays. I don't know how I feel about it. Jack is only2 and these schools are pretty far away from my house. He would have to be bused and then away from me for the day. what if their is an accident? I don't drive how would I get to him. not to mention he's not that great in social situations and these people would be strangers. like I always do tomorrow I will get his OT's opinion on the whole deal.

hearing and toy box update

Jack's hearing looks good so far. He does have some fluid in both ears. So now we have to follow up with his dr. then in 8 weeks they want to see him again to finish his hearing evaluation.

I spent the rest of the afternoon painting my childhood toybox. which is actually my moms. I painted it green and white it looks so nice. maybe this weekend I'll find some cute sticker appliques to stick on it.

What's happening this week

Jack has his hearing evaluation tomorrow. which EI wants done. I don't think theres anything wrong with his hearing, so I am not worried. Only bad thing is it looks like I may have to cancel another ST session.

Then this weekend might be the weekend we go camping. I know I have brought it up for many weekends and it has not happen lol but maybe this will be the weekend:) Of course will cut the camping a little short because sunday is the uncle sam parade down by my moms house.

5 products that I love

1.Clorox ready mop. If your like me you hate the whole bucket and mop junk. How is it sanitary to mop a floor with dirty water? then it's a pain in a butt to fill and dump a zillion times. The ready mop has the throw away pads and the cleaning solution just clips to the back. so much easier.

2.Debbie Meyer green bags. Just bought some and I love them. They really do keep veggies and fruits fresh longer.

3. washable crayola crayons. my son loves to color. He usually is good about not drawing on anything but paper. accidents do happen and all I need is water on a rag to remove crayon.

4.Bissell sweep up. I love this thing:) my rug seems to always have lint or something on it but I don't have the time to vacuum 8 times a day lol. I use this in between vacuums and it works great. it's also very easy to dump out whatever it picks up.

5. oxyclean. the commercials are annoying but it really is a great product. I mostly use it in my laundry. It also works great in coffee pots,tubs and toilets:)

Update on infections

I can put in on without the screams of pain. My arm is better!!!!!!! It's almost completely healed and I only have one more day of antibiotics yayayy!!!!!!!!!!! Jack's yeast infection is finally going away. Putting Jack's cream on him is the worse thing ever. So much crying and screaming but finally