Some pics of the kids

Tired...

I have been so tired lately. I'm feeling like I need a break. My mom is staying with us because she broke her him and I'm taking care of her till she can walk better. She is as helpful as she can be but it's still a lot when you have 3 kids. I feel overwhelmed a lot of the time but I don't want her to feel that. I hope she gets better soon so I can get back to my life. It's not her fault at all, I just have too much on my plate. I think i need to let out a big sigh..............

I haven't gotten many breaks, and none alone with Bobby. To top that off, our respite worker had knees surgery and can't take Parker until some time next week.

I guess I'm just going to have to make the best of the summer and try and go to bed earlier.

A good picture

Finally I got a picture of Parker smiling. He moves so much that it's hard to get a straight on picture. I don't know if it's because he has autism or he just doesn't like to stand still for pictures. He said a big cheese when dh took that one. I wish Molly had been in it, but she was at Sunday school. Macey and I were getting ready for regular church. Parker only likes church when Macey doesn't go, lol. I just love that guy.

Happy mothers day!

Happy mothers day everyone.

I had to post a second post

I posted on pic twice and forgot another. Here is a recent one of Molly.

Some pics.

My friendly guy

I am so lucky that Parker is such a friendly guy. He just loves some people. Right now he is so affectionate with the lunch ladies at his school. He always gives them a hug. One of them saw him after school and hugged him. She told me he was such a sweet guy, I said I know it. I should have told her that he is not often that affectinate with women and that she must be special. He does like men better a lot of times. Lots of people tell me how sweet he is and he really is. I love my little guy.

Another update

I've been thinking a lot about my buddy lately. Parker has really changed so much over the years. Lately I've been seeing so much progress. The other day I was going to teach him some sounds in the alphabet, but he knew them all already. Time to start practicing with easy books to read. I'm so proud of him. He's also been interacting with his baby sister a lot. He plays with her and even teases her with her blankie. I think she is becoming a little girl to him instead of just a baby.

It is so cute to watch Macey light up when she interacts with Parker. She loves her big brother and has came to love Barney just like he did. We've been watching a lot of that around here. Oh well, I guess they learn good things from it.

Parker is also getting better at trying new foods. He will at least take a lick or small bite of something. He is also eating toast and bagels at school. That makes me so happy.

His IEP is coming up and I always worry that he isn't getting the right services. Sometimes I'm not even sure what he should be getting. I know he is relatively happy and progressing though. I may have to have his behavorist observe the class again so I can see how he's doing. He has been crankier in class lately so I hope nothings wrong. I'm keeping my eye on it. I also have to talk to them about his behaviour plan. They have been giving him time outs during recess and we have to talk about that.

Enough about IEPs. They stress me out.

Molly is doing good. Cheerleading is almost over, whew. It takes up a lot of time but it sure made her happy.

Macey is getting more verbal and kind of fiesty, lol. What happened to my cuddly baby. She is just a doll though. I think she is the cutest thing ever. I am so blessed to have her.

Well, that's about it. Today I am laying in bed feeling cruddy. I tried my computer and low and behold I get wifi in here. Yay! Maybe I can update more often now.