Things are going well for McKenna and her 2nd week of school. She's really come into her own and has blossomed. Her confidence continues to grow as she completes her school work and she knows her letters. She even tells me about her day rather than just shrug, although its usually when she's going to bed. Maybe a procrastination measure, but I don't care as long as I hear the good and bad of her day.
A couple of weeks ago Tyler got sick with a UTI. It's been a while since she's had one which is good. She HATES and Does NOT taking medicine which at this point is the only way to rid the pesky infection. After fighting and having her throw her medicine up I have resorted to outright lying. I HATE it and tell myself through my guilt it's the only way due to her stubbornness that I have gone so low. She told me the day we tried to start her medicine that she wanted to stay on the couch forever and die. No drama there. After that I gave her the option of taking her medicine or drinking a "berry" drink. Basically we are hiding her medicine in her smoothly which she takes 3 times (with 5 chocolate chips) a day for 10 days. Today is her last day. Phew!
We've been working with Tate on his communication lately. The throwing of food has gotten old, amongst the screams and so we're being a little more forceful, or assertive about using sign language. Him and John had a stand off at breakfast one morning waiting for Tate to say or sign "all done". Wonder where the stubbornness comes from. BTW-John won. Throughout the week Tate has gotten better. I can hear him saying "Yler" and "ank you" when I listen. He's trying to talk, he has such a soft voice...unless he's screaming. We're also limiting use of the binki, although the number of things that go in his mouth has gone up. Everything's a trade off.
John on the other hand is increasing his 'know how' in projects both at work and home. At home he has just gathered about 6 more 50 gallon barrels and since the rainy season has begun he has set them up to collect rain water. Last night he was telling me, "I can't believe I didn't do this sooner". You know with all his spare time.
I have tried to take up a few new hobbies-I'm trying my luck at sewing which I remember growing up thinking I would never do. I'm trying to make a dress for one of the girls out of one of John's old shirts. It looks easy enough, but I''ll have to let you know how it turns out. I also learned out to make applesauce and cider the past couple of days. Ady's new friends in her new ward were teaching her and she invited me to come learn to. In return I have promised to teach them all how to can meat. They know some people to get us some stellar deals on Lg quantities so that will be in the near future. Mom, I'll be in touch on a refresher course for that method. I'm actually very excited to be touching on my Homemaking abilities.
With that hopefully there will be some fun pictures to post soon!
2 comments:
Great report! Madeline is just as stubborn as Tate. It isn't easy. David and Madi have had a few stand off moments at the table as well. Good for you learning how to sew. Everything other than blankets scares me to death :)
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