The other day we were talking to Cole about his loose teeth and how his permanent teeth were already starting to come in and he said, "Yep these are just my washable ones and when these fall out I will get my permanent ones!"
The other day I got home late and Shane was on his way upstairs to put Callie down, she heard me come in and Shane kept walking upstairs and I guess she thought she wasn't going to get to see me. So she started crying really hard, when we finally got her calmed down I asked her what was the matter and she said, "I think I just freaked out." (without pronouncing the "r" in freaked, it was hilarious.)
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Nothing beats an autistic play date!
If you have never experienced a play date between two autistic kids, I highly recommend it. It is very entertaining. Maybe only a select few of us find it so amusing but if you are familiar with autism you can appreciate it.
Play date #1: Cole and Ethan, what sweethearts! I seriously sat on the stairs and listened to them in the basement, trying not to laugh out loud. As they began to recite every one's birth date that they've ever known. And what letters they both had in common in their first and last names. Then it moved to Ethan giving the GPS coordinates of every street he took to get to our house (very impressive). Then Cole telling Ethan what was served for school lunch on what date and day of the week. But they were happy and had a blast what more can you ask for. Adorable!
Play date #2: Cole and Jackson, oh what fun! All that Cole could talk about was Jackson coming over, he watched and waited anxiously for him....enter Jackson....I ask Jackson "where do you want to go play" Jackson responds, "I want to go upstairs." Cole then heads outside hollering, "I am going outside." Annie and I look at each other and Annie says "there's an autistic play date for you" It was perfect! They did end up meeting up at some point and had a blast as they always do. I am sure Cole taught him more ways you can work the word "poo" into your conversations. But hey were going for appropriate behavior right. Annie and I also discussed the pros of autistic play dates there is not the usual fit throwing that you sometimes get with typical kids when it is time to go because when it's time to go means it's time to go.
I am so glad Cole has such sweet boys in his class to play with.
Play date #1: Cole and Ethan, what sweethearts! I seriously sat on the stairs and listened to them in the basement, trying not to laugh out loud. As they began to recite every one's birth date that they've ever known. And what letters they both had in common in their first and last names. Then it moved to Ethan giving the GPS coordinates of every street he took to get to our house (very impressive). Then Cole telling Ethan what was served for school lunch on what date and day of the week. But they were happy and had a blast what more can you ask for. Adorable!
Play date #2: Cole and Jackson, oh what fun! All that Cole could talk about was Jackson coming over, he watched and waited anxiously for him....enter Jackson....I ask Jackson "where do you want to go play" Jackson responds, "I want to go upstairs." Cole then heads outside hollering, "I am going outside." Annie and I look at each other and Annie says "there's an autistic play date for you" It was perfect! They did end up meeting up at some point and had a blast as they always do. I am sure Cole taught him more ways you can work the word "poo" into your conversations. But hey were going for appropriate behavior right. Annie and I also discussed the pros of autistic play dates there is not the usual fit throwing that you sometimes get with typical kids when it is time to go because when it's time to go means it's time to go.
I am so glad Cole has such sweet boys in his class to play with.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Is that so much to ask....
This week has been my dream job!!! I've gotten to go on the daily Giant Steps spring break excursions....and I got to bring my kids with me. I have felt all week that never again will I have this type of experience where each day of a school break is planned out for me, I get paid and I get to have my kids with me. It has been so wonderful that I keep thinking is it to much to ask that I get hired for a job where I get to work with autistic kids and take them on fun outings around the valley and have my kids come with me probably....but maybe like everything else the reason it is so fun is because it is a vacation from the ordinary and if I did it constantly it would become work. But for now I can say gosh this has been the best week!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Recent pics
I have finally figured out how to put pictures in my posts so this was from a couple weeks ago on a friday night watching a movie.
Sledding in April
On Monday when Callie saw the snow she wanted to go sledding. By the time we got all geared up this was what was left. I tied the rope around my waist and ran around the yard a couple of times pulling her. She said "mom, you're just like a motor cycle" (in the winter Shane pulls the kids on sleds behind the 4-wheeler)
p.s Shane just aerated the lawn so all those suspicious brown nuggets are dirt...or at least most of them are ha ha.
Friday, April 11, 2008
This is so exciting, I've never been tagged before!
What time did you wake up this morning? 6:55, much much to late considering I have to shower and be semi-ready, and get Cole ready and on the bus by 7:25 so you can imagine what my hair looked like today.
What do you usually have for breakfast? Quaker "weight control" instant oatmeal. It's the only thing that keeps me full until about 10:00 and then the snacking begins!
What is your favorite CD at the moment? Truthfully I don't listen to much adult music. In my car right now I have Kindermusik CD's and Elizabeth Schatz "Thank God that I am your Mom." But Shane just bought Trace Adkins new CD and it has this song on it that I love called "You're Gonna Miss This."
What kind of car do you drive? A silver tan 2005-ish Toyota Corolla, along with the rest of the world, I can't tell you how many times I've put me keys in or even sat down in the wrong car when I am not paying attention.
Favorite item of clothing? Definitely my brown fleece comfy bottoms!
If you could go anywhere on vacation where would you go? With kids= Disneyland/Disneyworld, Without kids=Europe.
What color is your bathroom? Tan and Dark Brown.
Where would you retire? I have no idea, probably near where the kids are.
Most memorable birthday? The one that sticks out the most is my 11th birthday when I was surprised with a puppy who I named B.J. (Barney James).
Favorite sport to watch? Anything that Shane is watching which is just about every sport. I don't think I am into sports so I just sit by him with a magazine but I always end up totally getting into it and yelling and jumping up and down more than he is.
Are you a morning person or a night person? Definitely a night person. When everybody is asleep it's the first time that it feels like it is finally "me" and sometimes I need it so badly that I just keep staying up later and later.
Shoe size? I seriously just had to look and the shoes I am wearing are 9 1/2.
Pets? Two dogs Dawson and Chubbs who I am just now starting to think I won't "accidentally" leave the gate open. I am not really and animal person but Shane and the kids love them.
What did you want to be when you were little? A Lawyer!!! Which is hilarious because I am the MOST non-confrontational person in the world I run from it!
What is your favorite candy? JUNIOR MINTS it is not my favorite candy it is my Addiction. On any given week there may be 3-4 empty boxes of them in my cars trash compartment. It's embarrassing!
What is your favorite flower? Poppies, they remind me of my mom and this field in the foothills of Alpine we used to go to when they were in bloom.
What is a day on the calendar that you are looking forward to? Probably my birthday May 9, because I'll get to go shopping!!!
What are you listening to right now? Cole and Callie in the bathtub in the next room playing "green eggs and ham" it's really funny.
What is the last thing you ate? Fruit Loops (dry)... like I said the snacking begins at 10:00 a.m. and doesn't end until I am asleep.
What faith are you? LDS
Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone? Shane asking me if I needed a drink he was stopping at the gas station.
Celeb hair you covet? This is probably so out of style but I have always loved thick naturally curly kind of out of control hair....like first season Felicity.
One of your favorite school teachers? High school English teacher Miss Shelly, who is the reason I pursued and love English.
Chocolate or Vanilla? no competition chocolate.
When was the last time you cried? Wednesday night had a little overwhelmed, what should I do with my life moment, but it passed.
What did you do last night? Played with the kids, ate dinner, put kids to bed, watched Survivor with Shane.
Favorite smell? Fresh clean house and laundry, which is a very rare occurrence.
What are you afraid of? Oh geez so many things. Mostly they involve not giving my kids what they need. oh and the dark seekers on I Am Legend.
How many cities have you lived in? Alpine, Pleasant Grove, Salt Lake, Lehi and Lindon.
How many kids do you want? That is the exact same question I have right now too, and I have no idea. Except I know I want the two I already have!
3 bad habits? Being late, being un-organized, spreading myself to thin.
If I were a billionaire I would? Not stress about money I hope! Open an Autism Spectrum Disorder school and hire Bre Bell for a million dollars to teach!
One life goal? To make a difference in the special education field.
A few things your friends might not know about you? I think there are things my friends wish they didn't know about me, I don't hold anything back.
I tag? Well considering there are only about three people who know I have a blog and I probably can't tag Bre back I would say Anna and I will make it a point to get some more friends!
Thanks Bre that was so much fun!
What do you usually have for breakfast? Quaker "weight control" instant oatmeal. It's the only thing that keeps me full until about 10:00 and then the snacking begins!
What is your favorite CD at the moment? Truthfully I don't listen to much adult music. In my car right now I have Kindermusik CD's and Elizabeth Schatz "Thank God that I am your Mom." But Shane just bought Trace Adkins new CD and it has this song on it that I love called "You're Gonna Miss This."
What kind of car do you drive? A silver tan 2005-ish Toyota Corolla, along with the rest of the world, I can't tell you how many times I've put me keys in or even sat down in the wrong car when I am not paying attention.
Favorite item of clothing? Definitely my brown fleece comfy bottoms!
If you could go anywhere on vacation where would you go? With kids= Disneyland/Disneyworld, Without kids=Europe.
What color is your bathroom? Tan and Dark Brown.
Where would you retire? I have no idea, probably near where the kids are.
Most memorable birthday? The one that sticks out the most is my 11th birthday when I was surprised with a puppy who I named B.J. (Barney James).
Favorite sport to watch? Anything that Shane is watching which is just about every sport. I don't think I am into sports so I just sit by him with a magazine but I always end up totally getting into it and yelling and jumping up and down more than he is.
Are you a morning person or a night person? Definitely a night person. When everybody is asleep it's the first time that it feels like it is finally "me" and sometimes I need it so badly that I just keep staying up later and later.
Shoe size? I seriously just had to look and the shoes I am wearing are 9 1/2.
Pets? Two dogs Dawson and Chubbs who I am just now starting to think I won't "accidentally" leave the gate open. I am not really and animal person but Shane and the kids love them.
What did you want to be when you were little? A Lawyer!!! Which is hilarious because I am the MOST non-confrontational person in the world I run from it!
What is your favorite candy? JUNIOR MINTS it is not my favorite candy it is my Addiction. On any given week there may be 3-4 empty boxes of them in my cars trash compartment. It's embarrassing!
What is your favorite flower? Poppies, they remind me of my mom and this field in the foothills of Alpine we used to go to when they were in bloom.
What is a day on the calendar that you are looking forward to? Probably my birthday May 9, because I'll get to go shopping!!!
What are you listening to right now? Cole and Callie in the bathtub in the next room playing "green eggs and ham" it's really funny.
What is the last thing you ate? Fruit Loops (dry)... like I said the snacking begins at 10:00 a.m. and doesn't end until I am asleep.
What faith are you? LDS
Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone? Shane asking me if I needed a drink he was stopping at the gas station.
Celeb hair you covet? This is probably so out of style but I have always loved thick naturally curly kind of out of control hair....like first season Felicity.
One of your favorite school teachers? High school English teacher Miss Shelly, who is the reason I pursued and love English.
Chocolate or Vanilla? no competition chocolate.
When was the last time you cried? Wednesday night had a little overwhelmed, what should I do with my life moment, but it passed.
What did you do last night? Played with the kids, ate dinner, put kids to bed, watched Survivor with Shane.
Favorite smell? Fresh clean house and laundry, which is a very rare occurrence.
What are you afraid of? Oh geez so many things. Mostly they involve not giving my kids what they need. oh and the dark seekers on I Am Legend.
How many cities have you lived in? Alpine, Pleasant Grove, Salt Lake, Lehi and Lindon.
How many kids do you want? That is the exact same question I have right now too, and I have no idea. Except I know I want the two I already have!
3 bad habits? Being late, being un-organized, spreading myself to thin.
If I were a billionaire I would? Not stress about money I hope! Open an Autism Spectrum Disorder school and hire Bre Bell for a million dollars to teach!
One life goal? To make a difference in the special education field.
A few things your friends might not know about you? I think there are things my friends wish they didn't know about me, I don't hold anything back.
I tag? Well considering there are only about three people who know I have a blog and I probably can't tag Bre back I would say Anna and I will make it a point to get some more friends!
Thanks Bre that was so much fun!
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