Monday, August 5, 2013

Happy Monday

Happy Monday?  Why can't the work week be 2 days and the weekend 5?

I would like that!

We had a busy weekend!  Jay was on call, but, thankfully, only had to work a few hours on Saturday and an hour on Sunday.

We had our families over for dinner on Saturday to celebrate Luke and Peter's birthdays.  Peter's was last Wednesday and Luke's birthday is this Wednesday so we had one big party in the middle!

We had a simple cookout since hot dogs, chips and watermelon are their favorite foods.:)  Jay's mom made a great dinosaur cake with a triceratops head...so cute!  Luke especially loved it!

Three blue eyed girls!  My niece, Mya, Ellie and Kate:)

Peter blowing out his candles.

Luke looking at the cool dino cake!

Getting a little help from his cousin, Brayden:)

The boys loved their presents!  Peter got some great clothes, a mask for the pool, and some pool games.   Luke got a cool new truck that he calls a 'dino digger' from Jay's parents, some lego truck sets, and some cool dino shirts for fall!

On Sunday, we went to 8am Mass as usual then came home for a quick breakfast.  Jay left to see his patient and when he came back, we were packed and ready to go to our Parish picnic at a local pond.  The younger kids had a great time swimming in the pond while the moms sat around making sure everyone was safe and catching up.  The men were grilling and doing their own socializing, too!

A very full...but very nice...weekend!  Hope your weekend was spectacular!

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Sounds like you had a full weekend and I agree about the weekends being 5 days. Oh boy! I wanted to ask what service/therapies you have found helpful with Peter? We are planning on ABA therapy and starting with 3x a week for four hours each day. She is nonverbal. I can't recall if Peter was as well and then began talking as a result of therapies? Email me. Sorry to ask so many pestering questions, we are still new to this journey.
I also wanted to say that I was having a tough time today and decided to start reading your posts related to autism. they did not make me depressed as I thought they would but they instead brought me comfort. I guess it's good to know my family is not alone in this struggle with autism and that at times it can be hard but there are still moments of bliss. You write so well on this topic from a personal experience. God Bless you Michelle. You have made me feel a lot better about the future for my daughter.
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I'm so glad! It's so easy to be discouraged! Autism is a mountain that is difficult to climb! There are lots of times that I wish Peter was "normal"...today was one of them after an hour long tantrum because I wouldn't go buy him dinosaur balloons! We just have to hold on to the good moments...even if they are small!

You are being a great advocate for your daughter...even with all the little ones and a brand new baby! Just remember, it's a marathon not a sprint:)

God Bless and hugs and prayers for your tired mama heart!
Michelle

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