It has been another busy,busy week.Trying to keep up with everything that is going on around me lol.
Daisy's big dance performance is coming up next month,so we are trying to keep up with class and practicing at home,She also started attending a children's Bible group once a week,she LOVES it!This week they learned a bible verse,played games,had a snack,colored pictures and planted an Iris for her to bring home and water through the winter.She was soooo excited!
Lilly has been doing a little better,things seem to be mellowing out for the moment,she has her BIG appointment with an Autism Specialist the beginning of November,so we are looking forward to that,with both excitement and fear.I know no diagnosis will change my daughter or how I feel about her,however knowing the different diagnosis (es) would be beneficial in terms of therapy and possibly future medications.
We pretty much skipped fall here and went right into winter,several weeks ago we got 4 inches of snow,it didnt last long before it melter but it was fun while it lasted lol
I have gotten back into the "I hate leaving my house" mode again so I have been getting alot accomplished.I have sewed 5 sweater dresses in the past week for the girls,so they are really excited about them and wear them constantly.I have alot of issues keeping clothes on Lilly especially but with these dresses BOTH girls stay dressed ALL day which is a HUGE accomplishment in my house!
My computer still will not let me post pictures from my camera which is a huge pain in hte tush,so I have been trying to upload all pictures from my phone but its a pain too lol so Im really sorry about no pictures today,maybe later!
Hope you all have a blessed weekend!
I have been busy sewing winter sweater dresses for the girls,so far I have sewed 3 since yesterday :) they are so much fun!I got a huge stack of beautiful name brand sweaters at a thrift store for only $1 each!There are all different colors,from oranges and browns to pink and silver.This was my first time at converting sweaters into dresses for the girls so I didnt take pictures but I do want to do a tutorial for you all,they are so simple but beautiful!The further I go the more fancy I have been getting lol they girls totally love them!Daisy's beautiful orange fall dress is in the laundry so Ill post pics later :)These pics arent the best cuz theyre off my phone but they will have to do.
Sorry I didnt get any pics except of finished product :)We drew out leaves on sandpaper and colored them and cut them out(I saw this on another blog,Im sorry I cant remember who you are to give you credit!)
Its been a busy week.I have been deep cleaning my girls rooms,my sewing room and closets.Making lots of trips to the dumpster and to recycle or give away.I have been working hard to make this more of a home than just a place to stay.It dawned on me a few days ago that I really havent put up pictures or done much to make this feel like home so I got busy! I hung posters and butterflies in the girls rooms,I bought a new soft fuzzy blanket for Daisys room and rearranged it to be more of a big girls room.I took Lillys bed out of her room and just gave her her mattress on the floor and just like that she began sleeping in bed!(on mattress) so I guess that trick worked,somewhere I read there might be a few reasons she wasnt wanting to sleep in her bed...1.fear of monsters underneath 2.fear of falling out of bed(I think this was problem) and now she loves her room :)
SCORE!!!!
Last week Nick talked me into going to a zombie festival as one of our October Halloween activities as a couple(without the girls of course :) In the end it was more funny than scarry when zombies invaded all of downtown lol.There was a zombie fashion show,brain eating contest(sherris pies lol) a video game contest,a walking dead walk,etc.It was to raise money for a good cause but we didnt stay long cuz it was kind of dumb but anyhow this is what it looks like when zombies invade our city lol all laughing and fun and games,i think Nick lost his interest in zombies after this lol
OK,I have a confession to make.....
I am a bad mommy....
After a couple weeks of no paci and Lilly screaming uncontrollably for hours I finally gave her the damn thing back.And guess what? She doesn't want to suck on it,but likes to carry it around in her beloved backpack,but....
THE SCREAMING HAS NEARLY WENT AWAY!
I also gave the girls back their TVs.I was desperate for quietness during nap and bedtime.I don't believe any kid should have a TV in their room however the screaming was wearing on my sanity,and I decided if she wants to lay in her room and suck on a paci while she watches a learning show then SO BE IT! lol of course it was only fair to give Daisy hers back too and she has been going to bed quietly each night and both girls have been asleep within 30 minutes. SO,even tho I know this isn't the best solution to our problem it is a temporary fix and has helped me get some much needed quietness and gain a little sanity back before the next wave hits.
I think all parents,but especially parents of special needs kiddos make compromises and some aren't exactly stellar decisions but they help us and our little ones cope with life and the situations we have been given.I love both my girls ever so much and there are days I wish things were much,much different,but they aren't and so I have to find ways to work with what we have and make life a better place for everyone involved.
I think we may have skipped fall and went directly into winter!Its 39 degrees out at 9:30 this morning.Its foggy and wet.Daisy is hoping for snow lol me,I'm just hoping it warms up just a few degrees so we can go grocery shopping.
My crock pot is already getting a workout,yesterday I made sauerkraut,potatoes and sausage,it slowly cooked throughout the day,it was delicious.Today I'm really contemplating hearty homemade vegetable soup,somehow the weather seems so perfect for a steaming pot of soup.
Last night after dance we came home,slipped into flannel jammies and drank hot cocoa and ate toast,then we watched a movie before bed,it was the perfect evening.
I totally love both my girls with all my heart and some days I feel like Daisy doesn't get as much attention as she needs and deserves,being 4 and my oldest so I have been trying to incorporate allot more time with just Daisy into my schedule.For instance,keeping Daisy up during Lilly's nap time or even 30 minutes after Lilly goes to bed.It really seems to be helping Daisy and its such a blessing to me to get to watch her learn and develop,I cant believe how big she is already.I love spending time with her,making things with her,reading her stories and just enjoying visiting with her,it is always a special time for both of us.We have been playing with the fake makeup I made and also with these crazy colored wigs Daisy loves,I have just been really enjoying her company :)
Today Daisy and I cut out felt leaves to make a fall leaf banner,we cut all different colors then I sewed them together for her while we sat and watched Shrek,we had a really nice calm quiet morning :)excuse the Mountain Dew lol I was getting a migraine and needed the caffeine lol
