It's been awhile!

Wow, I can't believe it's been over a month since my last post!  I am seriously slacking.  So where do I begin...

Let's start with Samantha.  She always gives me lots of material to blog about.  We are in limbo as far as naps go. Some days Sam can go without a nap just fine, other days her naps seem to be a necessity.  For example, today we took her to Williams physical therapy, we ran errands, and went out to eat.  With all these activities one would think she would need a nap, but when we got home she was fine.  No sign of her getting tired anytime soon.  I actually say this with a bit of sadness since nap times are the perfect time for me to clean the house, blog, read, or do my yoga exercises.  Now instead, I play hide and seek, play-doh, puzzels, board games etc.  Which I don't mind, it's fun being a kid again, but those games get old fast.  There is however a downfall to her taking a nap.  If she naps we usually can't get her to go to bed until about 10:30.  That's past my bed time!

She still tries my patience every day, but I'm getting better and better recognizing what's a mountain and what's a molehill.  I definitely have to pick my battles.  Surprisingly enough, she is starting to try more foods!  For the longest time I couldn't even get her to eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.  What kid won't eat pb'nj?  So my friend gave me a brilliant idea.  Take a cookie cutter and cut the sandwich into a fun shape.  It works like a charm!  Now her lunches are healthier, and cute too!

Now for William.  Oh Mr. William!  I think at this point I could write a novel about him.  So last you heard, his MRI results came back normal.  Praise God!  But, at the same time, it's annoying because we don't know why he's hypotonic.  For a while there I was feeling very hopeful that he was making quick progress, but now any progress he's making seems to take soooo long.  We started physical therapy about four weeks ago, and
his physical therapist figured he is about two to three months behind.  Which isn't that bad considering lots of kids take there sweet time learning to crawl and sit up.  With William it's different.  He really does have low muscle tone, especially in his abdomen/lower back (his core muscles.)  At first Steve and I considered only attending physical therapy long enough to learn his exercises.  Then once we figured those out we would just stop going since it's expensive.  But we've had a change of heart.  We will go as long as necessary.  Even if we end up broke and in debt.  From every thing I've read (which Steve tells me not to read) and from what his therapist says, the best thing we can do is intervene now.  And even though we are comfortable with his exercises, I strongly feel the physical therapist will be the one who can determine whether or not he is making progress, and what other steps we can take.  This will be a struggle on us financially, but if we don't do this, he will be the one struggling, not us.  If we don't take these steps now, his hypotonia could effect the way his is forever.  He could have difficulty walking and potentially develop severe scoliosis.  I know deep down that God is the only one in control and he already has William's life laid out, I just pray that his life involves runny.

As for me; I've made a huge life changing decision.  I've decided to learn to sew!  This is huge because I am not the domestic type.  My Aunt asked me if I wanted her old sewing machine which once belonged to my grandma, and I figured, why the heck not!  So I brought it home, put it on a desk, and stared at it for a while.  I had no idea where to begin.  I had a spool of thread, some fabric, and a manual that looked like it was printed back in 1970.  Being a bit intimidated, I recruited my husband to help me.  After some time we finally figured out how to thread the bobbin and the top thread.  Talk about the blind leading the blind.  I am actually really excited to learn.  If I'm any good, I'll post pictures of my creations.

And can I tell you just how excited I am for Spring!  I can't wait to get outside more!  This winter has felt like the longest winter ever.  I guess I better start figuring out what flowers I want to plant before it's too late.  I think I am more excited then ever because this will be the first Spring and Summer that I am at home with my kids.  No more days staring longingly out the windows at work wishing I too could be outside enjoying the sunshine, because I will be outside!!!  Hooray!