tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11335978873418420102024-03-14T06:51:04.019-04:00My little "Son-Shine"Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-19443689341641012702011-07-13T15:59:00.000-04:002011-07-13T15:59:11.787-04:00Wordless Wednesday: Just "Sliding" Around<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVbhvXFepefX3dVY397rVMSWHj5Iqqrrw2I1K4F5Q1mq0gbpWZFcIFIjTWba5TWroBWc5XIySsUzHxs2iko0krff60faYk3-eWBhW6rcXEwTgGLMxPKZU7lUGE_I2WUSb3RlX1IBqu8o/s1600/IMG_0212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVbhvXFepefX3dVY397rVMSWHj5Iqqrrw2I1K4F5Q1mq0gbpWZFcIFIjTWba5TWroBWc5XIySsUzHxs2iko0krff60faYk3-eWBhW6rcXEwTgGLMxPKZU7lUGE_I2WUSb3RlX1IBqu8o/s320/IMG_0212.jpg" width="235" /></a></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-8585298986992453592011-04-10T23:23:00.000-04:002011-04-10T23:23:53.888-04:00Day 7: Favorite BookReading has always been one of my favorite <i>"me time"</i> things to do. Prior to having children, most of my free time was spent on reading. I must confess, having 3 children 8 & under has really limited my <i>"me time"</i>. Come to think of it, I'm not exactly sure what <i>"me time"</i> is anymore!! lol <br />
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A few months ago, one of my blogging buddies <i><b>(<a href="http://dayswithdylan-laurie.blogspot.com/2010/12/happiness-project.html">Laurie, Days with Dylan & Cassidy)</a></b></i>, wrote a post about a book she had discovered while at the library with her 2 little loves. I remember reading that post thinking that the book sounded so familiar. It did sound familiar, because I was told about this particular book from a couple of friends. Hearing about <i><b>"The Happiness Project"</b></i>, AGAIN, made me click on Laurie's link to see what all the hype was about.<br />
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Like many others, I am very <i>HAPPY</i> with my life. I have a wonderful husband, 3 <i>AMAZING</i> little boys, a great job and the most loving & supportive family & friends. But <i>LIFE </i>happens.....and it consumes us....and we are left wondering....<b><i>WHERE.DID.THE.TIME.GO??!! </i></b><br />
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I have officially fallen into the <i>"mommy rut"</i>. Spreading myself thin, making sure that everyone else's needs are being met.......all the while neglecting my very own needs.......my <i>"me time"</i>!! I am tired, the laundry is backed up, and <i>YES</i>, there is dust on the furniture!! Then, there are the projects <i>IN</i> the house that need to be done & finished......and let's not forget about the projects <i>OUTSIDE</i> too!! <b>T-H-E-R-E</b>......I said it!!!! Remember the balance I spoke about in <b><i><a href="http://welcometolandyland.blogspot.com/2011/04/day-0-im-back.html">(Day 0)</a></i></b>?? Let's just say....I still haven't found my groove, yet....but I'm <i>ROCKIN'</i>!! <br />
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Saying (typing) this out loud, really has me questioning my <i>"TRUE HAPPINESS"</i>! Am I really happy that so many things are left undone & unfinished? Am I really happy that some nights, reading a book before bed to the kids(that just happens to be on that signed contract that I wrote about in <b><i><a href="http://welcometolandyland.blogspot.com/2011/04/day-2-take-random-photo-of-your-day.html">Day 2</a></i></b>) gets skipped because I am too tired? Am I really happy that I can't seem to discipline myself to stick to a diet/exercise routine? <b><i>NO.</i></b>....I am not happy....at all!!<br />
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So, here I am, slowly trying to fit some <i>"me time"</i> into my chaotic life. Reading.....again!! It's a start, right?! I was going to give you my very own detailed review of this book, but no 2 "projects" will be the same. Instead I will leave you with the description that I read......that inspired me to start my own <i>Happiness Project. </i><br />
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<div class="timesHead" id="ctl01_ContentPlaceHolder1_divBookDescriptionHeader" style="color: #184a7b; font-family: times; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Book Description</div><div id="ctl01_ContentPlaceHolder1_pBookDesc" style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"></div><div style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;">Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany one rainy afternoon in the unlikeliest of places: a city bus. "The days are long, but the years are short," she realized. "Time is passing, and I'm not focusing enough on the things that really matter." In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;">In this lively and compelling account of that year, Rubin carves out her place alongside the authors of bestselling memoirs such as <i>Julie and Julia</i>, <i>The Year of Living Biblically</i>, and <i>Eat, Pray, Love</i>. With humor and insight, she chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;">Rubin didn't have the option to uproot herself, nor did she really want to; instead she focused on improving her life as it was. Each month she tackled a new set of resolutions: give proofs of love, ask for help, find more fun, keep a gratitude notebook, forget about results. She immersed herself in principles set forth by all manner of experts, from Epicurus to Thoreau to Oprah to Martin Seligman to the Dalai Lama to see what worked for her—and what didn't.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;">Her conclusions are sometimes surprising—she finds that money can buy happiness, when spent wisely; that novelty and challenge are powerful sources of happiness; that "treating" yourself can make you feel worse; that venting bad feelings doesn't relieve them; that the very smallest of changes can make the biggest difference—and they range from the practical to the profound.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;">Written with charm and wit, <i>The Happiness Project</i> is illuminating yet entertaining, thought-provoking yet compulsively readable. Gretchen Rubin's passion for her subject jumps off the page, and reading just a few chapters of this book will inspire you to start your own happiness project.<br />
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<i><b>Click on the badge below to start your Happiness Project today!!</b></i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I absolutely LOVE this picture!! Scott & I surprised Mason & Elijah by taking them to the WWE Summer Tour @ the Cape Cod Melody Tent last August to end our summer off with a bang. The boys are HUGE wrestling fans! On the way home, the boys kept saying that they cannot wait until Landon is old enough to go to a wrestling event with us. They were so excited to tell Landon about their adventure. And in true brotherly fashion......Mason & Elijah dressed Landon up in his very own John Cena wrestling gear!! I just LOVE how Mason & Elijah INCLUDE Landon in EVERYTHING!! Nothing makes me happier than to see my boys bonding and making brotherly memories!! </div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-66015498873226541222011-04-08T22:36:00.001-04:002011-04-08T22:49:43.814-04:00Day 5: A Song that Means A lot to You<i>(you can turn the music off at the bottom of the page)</i><br />
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To this day, every time I hear this song, I can't help but think of Landon and his future. Before Landon turned a year old, I did a post with a video of Landon during the first 6 months of his therapy sessions. If you missed it, you can see it <span id="goog_357960829"></span><b><a href="http://welcometolandyland.blogspot.com/2009/12/landon-climb-at-onetruemediacom.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">HERE</span></span></span></a></b><span id="goog_357960830"></span>!! This is the song that I chose to play during that video.....the words fit perfectly. Watching Landon during his therapy sessions those first 6 months, was extremely HARD for me (AND LANDON). After having 2 "typical" children, I struggled watching Landon work SO HARD, to do the smallest of things. I remember thinking how unfair it was, that my newborn baby had to push his tiny little body to the point of total fatigue & frustration, just to reach & grasp for a toy. My heart felt so heavy for him (and still does at times). You see, it doesn't end here.....Landon is going to face challenges (MOUNTAINS) his whole life. He is going to do all the things that his friends do, but it is going to take him a little more time with a lot more effort. <br />
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Landon tackles each hour long therapy session with such WILL & DETERMINATION! He smiles, he laughs......and he cries a lot too!! Yes, he WILL reach his milestone's....and we will be right by his side celebrating each & every one of them! Each & every achievement is that much sweeter when you know just how much work & effort was put into it. You see, it's not about "what's waiting on the other side"........"it's the CLIMB"!!!<br />
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And I apologize for not picking "A Song"....there just happens to be 2 that are near & dear to my heart.<br />
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If you visit my blog often, you hear this song as soon as my blog opens, it's the first song on my playlist! And this one is simple.....the lyrics could not be any clearer on "MY WISH" (by Rascal Flatts)......this IS MY WISH for all 3 of my boys!! If this song is playing, you will probably see me smiling & crying at the same time : )Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-38460777739631094992011-04-07T22:22:00.000-04:002011-04-07T22:22:00.180-04:00Day 4: A Weird Hobby or CollectionI knew that I would eventually get stumped on one of these posts.....I just didn't expect that it would be so soon. So here is my dilemma...you see....I am not the type of person who likes to collect or save things. You know the saying, "less is more".....well I'm a believer. If you were to ask Scott(the saver of EVERYTHING), he would say that I am a "throw-a way-er"......I beg to differ.....I like to think of myself as a DONATOR!!!! I am forever packing up my truck with "things" and donating them to those in need. If it's in my house, and it is not being used....IT.HAS.TO.GO!!!! I'm not a knick-knack kinda girl!! lol So this post is definitely a challenge!!<br />
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However, I do love to read books....and I have many of them......but I wouldn't quite say that I have a book collection. So, I guess the closest I do get to "collecting" would probably be the boys art work. Even if it is a piece of paper with a scribble on it. You would be amazed at what you can see through those scribbles. Each art project is like a masterpiece. You can't get rid of the first, well, because it's the first. It sort of just snowballs after that.....the <s>excuses</s> reasons for keeping them are endless!!<s> </s> I have an art box for each of the boys that is stored away with their memory boxes. Unfortunately, I do not have a picture to show : (<br />
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But I will end this post with a picture......the inspiration behind this blog......you see, 2 days ago something significant happened.........I typed my 100th post!!!! YAY!! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Having 3 boys is like "living" in a candy shop. The energy level in our house is "through the roof"!! I love my boys dearly, but I just can't keep up....<b>NON-STOP</b> energy from the moment they wake up until the moment they go to sleep. Those who know us well, are laughing right now (and saying better you, than me, lol)!! What I would do for just a 1/4 of that energy, lol!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Seeing that Scott & I are outnumbered by children, a <b>SCHEDULE</b> is a <b>MUST</b> in our house. We actually had the boys sign a contract agreeing to their schedule.....that's no joke!!! Just trying to stay one step ahead of them, in case they try using the "I forgot" or "I didn't know" line. We went over the schedule in detail, made sure all their questions were answered (CLEARLY) and had them sign their life away!! That schedule is hanging on our kitchen door....as a constant reminder:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is why I love the last 1/2 hour before bed time....no video games & no over-stimulation</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">....<i><b>just.simple.unwind.and.relax.time!!</b></i> I love how attentive Mason & Elijah are to Landon......they just love to make him laugh! And I just love watching Landon follow the boys around the house, copying them and climbing the couch to sit & snuggle with them. I really enjoy watching their sibling relationship blossom. *sigh* <i><b>Memories in the making!!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-31233501699483047222011-04-04T22:10:00.000-04:002011-04-04T22:10:01.472-04:00Day 1: Meaning Behind Your Blog NameAfter giving birth to Landon, my emotions were all over the place. I think I experienced emotions I never knew existed. At a time when I was feeling most vulnerable, fear of the unknown took over and cast a dark cloud over those first couple of days. I was searching deep within for the confidence & strength to face the challenges that would lie ahead. And there was the answer, the light I was searching for, right before my eyes.....in "my boys".......<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">.......open hearts, open minds & unconditional love!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Landon is this little ray of "sunshine", touching the hearts of those lucky enough to meet him. He is this tiny bundle of energy & love, with a smile that could light up any room! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-40265552089728760902011-04-03T10:09:00.000-04:002011-04-03T10:09:10.107-04:00Day 0: (I'm Back!!)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">OK, so I have fallen into a bit of a "funk" lately, this past winter has really kicked our "you know what" HARD. There are so many things that I have started but just can't seem to continue, maintain or finish, for that matter. One of those being Landon's video of his 1st year.....if you are wondering right now.....YES, Landon just turned 2 this past February.....SAD, huh?! It seems every time I take 2 steps forward, I fall (at least) 6 steps behind. This is so UNLIKE me!! I am a go-getter, a follow-through-er and someone who functions BEST when I am overly consumed by activity. Crazy, huh?! These are all great.....WHEN you can keep your balance! Sadly, I lost my balance AND my drive to push forward. But, a couple days ago, I managed to sit down and catch up on a few of my blog readings. And there it was, staring me right in the face, SOMEONE, who like me, was grasping with all their might to hold on, before they completely lost total control of that balance we call LIFE, too. </span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 1: Meaning behind your blog name</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 2: Take a photo of a random part of your day and tell us about it</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 3: Photos from your wedding</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 4: A weird hobby or collection</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 5: A song that means a lot to you</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 6: A random picture that makes you happy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 7: Favorite books</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 8: A place you've traveled to</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 9: Your favorite quote</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 10: Something you're afraid of</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 11: TV shows that your currently addicted to</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 12: Something you don't leave the house without</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 13: A photo that makes you laugh</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 14: A website you love to visit</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 15: Share a Bible verse</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 16: Describe your dream house</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 17: What’s in your purse?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 18: Photos from around your town</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 19: Something you miss</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 20: Nicknames</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 21: Favorite Movies</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 22: Share the oldest photo that’s saved on your computer</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 24: A photo of somewhere beautiful</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 25: 3 things you hope to accomplish by the end of the year</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 27: Your favorite poem</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 28: A photo of the inside of your car</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Day 30: a picture from today</span>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-30271550238433529882011-04-01T22:18:00.000-04:002011-04-01T22:18:43.469-04:00It's Official.............Landon is now a member of the TUBE CLUB!!! One week ago today, I sat in the operating room at Children's Hospital Boston, with a medical team of "6", and held my baby boy in my arms as he slowly went to sleep......and.i.was.a.MESS!!! I tried to prepare myself for that day, getting lots of words of encouragement from those who joined the club before us. And I must say, after this experience, I am convinced that you just never get used to it! I held it together until his eyes started to roll behind his head....and then....I lost it! That was the very moment, I realized that I was the one being comforted by "the team". It was such a pathetic sight....and I am glad that it is over!!<div><br />
</div><div>Scott & I waited patiently in the waiting room, watching the clock intensely, after all this was "supposed" to be a 10 minute procedure. Twenty-five minutes later we were brought into the recovery room to see our little trooper. </div><div><br />
</div><div>...........Let me back track a bit here............</div><div><br />
</div><div> Landon's surgery was scheduled for 7:30am. We live about 45 minutes south of Boston. However, we had to be at the hospital 1 1/2 hours prior to surgery......6am...which means we had to leave our house by 5am......which means we had to be up @ 4:15am to get ourselves & Landon up & out the door by 5!!! When I went in Landon's room to get him up.......both eyes were SEALED SHUT!!! Yep, total congestion, cough & a runny nose!!! Oh, and did I mention that he had just finished his Augmentin, two days prior, for a double ear infection!! That would make 3 ear infections in 1 month (which means antibiotics for 1 month straight)!! </div><div><br />
</div><div>So to the hospital we go, wondering if they are going to go through with the surgery. When Dr. Lee met with us prior to the surgery, he examined Landon and checked his ears....and wouldn't you know it....another stinkin' ear infection. Poor little guy, just can't catch a break!! Dr. Lee felt that it would be in Landon's best interest if we proceeded with the surgery. Scott & I agreed. </div><div><br />
</div><div>........Fast forward here!!.........</div><div><br />
</div><div>Twenty-five minutes later....why....because of that ear infection!! Apparently, when Dr. Lee made the incision in his right ear....EXPLOSION.....(I won't gross you out with the details)!!! His right ear had to be cleaned & suctioned out well, and sort of took a little more time than originally expected. When we were brought in to see Landon he was awake and out of the crib already, a nurse was holding him and they were watching the construction work out the window. She informed us that that was Landon's preference, and he was very adamant about it!! Seems our little smiley boy awoke from the anesthesia quite fussy & irritable!! It was awful seeing him like that, so uncomfortable:( After some Tylenol, and his milk, we got the thumbs up to go home (about 1 hour later)!! Landon slept the whole way home.....and when we got home.....he was ready to get back to his regular schedule....PLAYTIME!!!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Scott & I noticed some immediate results, definitely a little more sensitive to sound, and tons of babbling. It was as if he LOVED the sound of his own voice!! Over the next couple of days, we also noticed Landon starting to walk with his arms...down....as opposed to walking with his arms up like a zombie. It appears that his balance is much better. And now a week later, we are hearing even more sounds, /m/, /b/, /d/ & /l/'s! He is now saying 5 words clear enough for others to understand: eat (eeeeee, while signing eat), light (liiiiiiii, while pointing up at the light), yes (yeeeaaahhh, while signing yes), up (uuhhh, while signing/pointing up) and Elijah (LiLi, long i) while pointing at Elijah!!! I'm so happy to see the progress in this area and so proud of our little man!!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Landon recently caught another cold and his nose and eyes are runny again. Brought him to the pediatrician for an ear check.....and I am happy to report.....the TUBES are working......they were in place & NO FLUID!!! YEAH!!!</div><div><br />
</div><div>As nervous as I was about this whole procedure, I can honestly say, it is the BEST thing we could have done for Landon. I'm just so sorry that he had to endure all those ear infections this past year.</div><div><br />
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Landon spent the day at daycare/school with his teachers & friends. Landon's school took part in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day......helping to spread awareness for Landon & all his friends that have been blessed with that magical chromosome! They wore blue & yellow, decorated their door with our local support groups logo and wrote all the children's names in sign language. They painted in blue & yellow and colored World Down Syndrome logos, and one very sweet little girl gave hers to Landon!! *sigh* One of Landon's teachers (Becky) made all the children blue & yellow ribbons that they pinned on their shirts and they even sold awareness bracelets!! <br />
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WHAT AN AMAZING DAY OF AWARENESS & CELEBRATION!!!!<br />
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Thank you Hawthorn Hill Preschool, parents & students for opening your door and your hearts to Landon! You go above & beyond every single day to make sure that Landon always feels like he's part of the Hawthorn Hill Family!! Your dedication & commitment to education & raising Down syndrome awareness is endless. We can't thank you enough for proving that INCLUSION does work!! Day in and day out you continue to break down any preconceived notion or barrier, constantly proving just how much you believe in Landon & his abilities!! But most of all, thank you for giving Landon a solid and positive educational & social foundation.......there is so much hope for Landon's future!!<br />
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Happy World Down Syndrome Day Friends!!! We are so blessed to share this journey with each and every one of you!!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last night our local support group, "21 FrienDS", hosted an (adult) World Down Syndrome Awareness Night at a local Ale House......what an UNBELIEVABLE turnout!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Family, friends, raffles and entertainment......such an amazing night!! Thank you all for joining us in celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness.......your support means the world to us!!! </div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-55059509965167794422011-03-02T21:46:00.000-05:002011-03-02T21:46:40.980-05:00Tolerance PSA: "Dear Parents"<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b><i>OUR CHILDREN ARE SPEAKING...ARE YOU LISTENING??!!</i></b></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Today is 3.2.11, Spread the Word to End the Word Day! Please take the time to visit the link below and make your pledge today.......to stop the use of the word "retard(ed)". It's time we teach our children RESPECT....for themselves & others!!<br />
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The party was small, a few family members, some old friends & some new (well, not SO new, anymore)........a great time was had by all! At one point after the cake, I found myself just looking around the room feeling REALLY BLESSED to have so many wonderful people in my life. We are 2 years into this journey.........and I wouldn't be where I am today, without the love & support of each & every one of them. Although we were celebrating Landon's 2nd birthday, we were also celebrating so much more......milestone's, achievements, perseverance, strength, family, friends, unconditional love, ACCEPTANCE & LIFE!! Thank you to those who were able to celebrate with us.......and THANK YOU to so many others (family & friends) who have been fueling this journey with LOVE & ACCEPTANCE since the day Landon was born!! We love you all:)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Happy 2nd Birthday sweet boy....we love you to the </span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">moon </span></i></b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">& back!!!!!</span></i></b></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-44571791481863075422011-02-18T17:10:00.000-05:002011-02-18T17:10:08.236-05:00Spring is in the AirThese past 2 days we have had some BEAUTIFUL weather.....59 degrees!! You know the Spring is coming when you wake up to the birds chirping first thing in the morning! Ya know, those same chirping birds that I will most likely come to DISLIKE for waking me up a bit too early in the Spring.....but for now I'll take it!!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Thank you to Landon's teacher, Courtney, for taking these pics.......<i>YOU'RE THE BEST!!</i></b></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-44892267255796373352011-02-16T22:43:00.000-05:002011-02-16T22:43:21.655-05:00TUBE TIMEThis past Monday, Landon had his follow up appointment with his ENT. Dr. Lee has been watching Landon closely this past year, it seems Landon likes to walk that fine line, always getting close to maxing out on his fair share of ear infections in one season........<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">but never really reaching that last one</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span> I am going to be honest with you, this has been a <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">REALLY</span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span>rough winter for Landon (& his brothers). Ear infections, croup & strep throat have hit my 3 little musketeers <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">HARD</span></i></b>:( I'm really not sure if we ever went more than one week without an antibiotic in the house!<div><br />
</div><div>Landon has been very fortunate up to this point, although he had numerous ear infections, with a little help from those friendly antibiotics, those infections seemed to pass (leaving no residual fluid behind). Apparently he responds well to antibiotics, and Dr. Lee seemed pleased with that. That combined with the fact that Landon has passed every hearing test with flying colors, has bought our little man some time. We have never been concerned that Landon has ever had an issue with hearing......however, lately we have been questioning how <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">CLEARLY</span></i></b> he hears. Landon has been doing <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">GREAT </span></i></b>with sign language and his signing vocabulary is growing every day. I am so happy that Landon is able to communicate with us through sign language, keeping his frustration to a minimum. However, I can't help but feel that Landon isn't quite as far along "vocally" as he <s>should</s> <i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">could be</span></b></i>. I know that a speech delay is evident in children with Down syndrome and probably the one area that will need the most long-term work. I am OK with that. </div><div><br />
</div><div>The bottom line is, <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">EVERY</span></i></b> season Landon gets <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A LOT</span></i></b> of ear infections. Regardless if the antibiotic works and clears things up, these frequent ear infections are slowly affecting his hearing. After much discussion and total agreement, Dr. Lee, Scott and I feel like this time is very critical for speech, and it is our job to make sure we give Landon every opportunity to hear the words clearly & correctly. Landon's day has finally come, he will soon be joining the <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Tube Club</span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"</span>. We are currently waiting for a call back from Dr. Lee's office to schedule a surgery date at Children's Hospital of Boston (CHOB).</div><div><br />
</div><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Although I am 100% OK with the actual surgery itself, I am terrified of putting my little peanut under anesthesia! :(</span></i></b></div><div><br />
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</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-62294593919077213102011-02-13T11:02:00.000-05:002011-02-13T11:02:26.377-05:00THERE IS A REASON WHY...................us mommy's repeat the rules to daddy's A THOUSAND TIMES before we leave the house and the children under your supervision for ANY length of time!!!!<br />
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.....this is what daddy's medium french vanilla coffee from Dunkin' Donuts looked like BEFORE I left the house.....<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">.....this is what daddy's medium french vanilla coffee from Dunkin' Donuts looked like when I got back home 1 1/2 hours later.......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9k-ezn_FZwo0iSFeEHrGtuewgUrlGkFni9gxvdxRHBCrCDTRDPte4SKfrZcrVO0CaBdbz1wJgr8cj0JDk9fiQKfg2uIBQrQEFez8LyrxoZdOHOUex7MKsl9Z-NJr29fMAZDCZiYcTOg/s1600/IMG_4305.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9k-ezn_FZwo0iSFeEHrGtuewgUrlGkFni9gxvdxRHBCrCDTRDPte4SKfrZcrVO0CaBdbz1wJgr8cj0JDk9fiQKfg2uIBQrQEFez8LyrxoZdOHOUex7MKsl9Z-NJr29fMAZDCZiYcTOg/s320/IMG_4305.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">.....THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR COFFEE ON THE TABLE AND YOUR 5 YEAR OLD RUNS WILD IN THE HOUSE, UNSUPERVISED.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiai8WUH_FpTSvIpCp4V-GyVVrboJIrcA8-K89lOlE_xlo5_2NyVakHl7p8BkH9j_GP656KiIvANN5XWh__DMkqNf8zWL8FufHgO1Z9xoJCKnZfqzisqDknDO4401Ue-ubdvjULfE60XWY/s1600/IMG_4309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiai8WUH_FpTSvIpCp4V-GyVVrboJIrcA8-K89lOlE_xlo5_2NyVakHl7p8BkH9j_GP656KiIvANN5XWh__DMkqNf8zWL8FufHgO1Z9xoJCKnZfqzisqDknDO4401Ue-ubdvjULfE60XWY/s320/IMG_4309.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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WOW!! Can you believe it?? Landon is 2, today!! This past year seemed to fly by even faster than the first.....YIKES!! Although it's sad how quickly time goes by, TODAY, I am finding much joy in the place this amazing journey has taken us, so far. And I am feeling very blessed and thankful for this little love who has graced us with his presence.<br />
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At 2 years old, Landon..........<br />
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~has mastered the 4 point crawl<br />
~can sign over 35 words, without prompting<br />
~is beginning to self-feed (with a spoon)<br />
~is beginning to take sips from a sippy cup & straw<br />
~is FINALLY accepting new tastes and textures<br />
~is officially WALKING more than crawling<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~has 8 teeth (the 9th is on its way)......all 4 molars, 2 top front, 2 bottom front </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~has learned to climb on the couch (but has yet to find a more graceful way to get down)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~is PRACTICING climbing out of his crib, YIKES!!!:/</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~can climb stairs alternating his knees and feet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~LOVES to take baths (and WILL NOT get out, until he is ready)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~LOVES MUSIC (singing and dancing are his favorite things to do)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~enjoys being read to (and is the best page turner)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~ADORES his big brothers (his face just lights up when they walk in the room)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~loves to WRESTLE with his brothers (and pull Elijah's hair)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~gives the best bear hugs and the sweetest and wettest kisses</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~knows and points to different parts of his face & body</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~can make the living room look like a tornado hit it in 2 seconds flat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~makes the silliest faces to make you laugh (especially when he knows he did something wrong)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~has begun the potty training process..........*sigh*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~IS TOUCHING HEARTS OF THOSE LUCKY ENOUGH TO MEET HIM!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~then we went to Texas Roadhouse for a birthday dinner (well, we ate for him, lol)...and they did their signature "YEE HAW" for the birthday boy (and he actually sat on the saddle)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGe-dOTCur5FRlIlq9iDtu0syMzPhVluzV7ZmwrFsaAPOdAgGGbFMT1QuFv7CFMR5KaIzOIy3_NcT0B03LYhfAhMNk_siSOUeCaJerXrxzIlC-86fQmTERPWqFn-nbIPiNT3U4n5QlqN4/s1600/IMG_4267.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGe-dOTCur5FRlIlq9iDtu0syMzPhVluzV7ZmwrFsaAPOdAgGGbFMT1QuFv7CFMR5KaIzOIy3_NcT0B03LYhfAhMNk_siSOUeCaJerXrxzIlC-86fQmTERPWqFn-nbIPiNT3U4n5QlqN4/s320/IMG_4267.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~then it was home for our family tradition "Birthday ICE CREAM CAKE" for dessert (and this year, Landon actually touched the cake and licked his fingers......the proof is on his "blue" tongue)!! LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0V99kHGJIKEkmzT7VX63a82O44gVj3e6CKHIi8dYTM-yVSV1QQEC8YNz0gUbZXQclAnqcQssNsuTZseAjzIUgW1Bclv8h1RAlgOTD3vNd1-57UKtJSJg4MU3-0ewxUCH2xY0U4Dnyro/s1600/IMG_4271.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0V99kHGJIKEkmzT7VX63a82O44gVj3e6CKHIi8dYTM-yVSV1QQEC8YNz0gUbZXQclAnqcQssNsuTZseAjzIUgW1Bclv8h1RAlgOTD3vNd1-57UKtJSJg4MU3-0ewxUCH2xY0U4Dnyro/s320/IMG_4271.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We will be having Landon's party (with friends & family) next Saturday........BOWLING!! Will post pics of the party then!!! Here is a glimpse of Landon at a bowling party, last year..........cannot wait to see how he does this year:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-75357459623292407912011-02-08T11:04:00.000-05:002011-02-08T11:04:34.880-05:00Walking, Climbing & Recipes(?)These past couple of weeks, Landon has been keeping us VERY BUSY!! Ever since I caught him on video taking his "first steps", he has suddenly turned into a WALKING machine!!! lol Much to my surprise, Landon has been spending more time in the vertical position. I wasn't sure how this walking thing was going to go.......a few steps today.......a few more next month!!! NOPE......this little boy just can't get enough of it. He pretty much spends most of his time PRACTICING........and that practice has paid off. I have come to LOVE Landon's little penguin waddle.....and I love how he keeps his hands up near his shoulders to keep his balance. WOW......this was so WORTH waiting for!! We are really starting to see Landon's "personality", you know, the toddler version!! He sure is one determined little boy. If he should fall, no discouragement on his part, he just gets right back up again........and he will keep on going until he masters it!! <em><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>More video to come!!</strong></span></em><br />
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It seems Landon isn't going to stop at just walking! The boy is really on the move! We now have a climber, too!! WHOA! For the past 2 weeks when I have gone into Landon's room, I have found him standing up (grunting), and then I noticed him trying to lift his leg on the crib bar(which is on the lowest setting)!! YIKES!! This naughty little boy is now trying to CLIMB out of his crib!! SERIOUSLY??!! THIS EARLY?!<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"></span><br />
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One of my biggest fears is of Landon falling out of his crib. Well, it is a long way down for a little boy who is 20lbs and only 31" long!! It's just a matter of time before he conquers this too!! Ugh! I don't think I am ready to move Landon to a day bed yet. He is only going to be "2" this Friday!!! I just can't see him in a "bed" yet......he would look more like a doll or stuffed animal in it!! lol I am also not ready for him to fall or climb out of a bed and get into lots of other mischief!! YES, he sure is cute......but he sure can be naughty!! After all, he is a boy:) I'm just so afraid of the can of worms that we could be opening! It's just too soon!!<br />
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I posted a comment on FB and got lots of feedback. I am still interested in hearing more about what YOU did with your little one(s)!! Please........HELP!! The crib tent cover was suggested too.....I'll have to look more into this! Landon is an explorer AND he is determined. How long will it be before he figures his way out of that too??!! Well I guess it could buy me time, right?! <br />
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The reason I am really getting concerned is because this past weekend, Landon was so determined to climb an ottoman at a family birthday party. Once he set his site on the ottoman, he was more determined than ever to conquer it. After about 5 or 6 failed attempts, he put his frustration to good use! YES, the boy succeeded.......and then.....<em><strong>HE WOULDN'T STOP!!!</strong></em> Oh, and did I mention that he can climb onto our couch now.......just wish he could find a more graceful way to get off!! lol<br />
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It's very interesting in this world of "delays" that he would be right on track in the terrible two's department! Correction.......he is actually ahead of the game!! lol Although I am very happy for Landon's gross motor explosion.......I am so not ready to have 3 boys on the go!! Boy am I in <em>TROUBLE!!! </em><br />
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Note to self: <em>Be <strong>VERY CAREFUL</strong> what you wish for!!</em><br />
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Changing direction here........<br />
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Our local support group 21FrienDS is collecting recipes for a Mother's Day fundraiser! We are trying to collect as many recipes from our families & friends to make this a successful event. Do you have a favorite dish, smoothie, dessert or appetizer that you like to make?? Care to share it?? All recipes will reference the person sharing as (Landon's T21 friend/family, Landon's OT, Friend of the Gomes Family. etc.) Please include your name & where you are from. You will also have a chance to purchase these cookbooks on line, too!! All proceeds will go to 21FrienDS for parent seminars, group activities, education materials, etc.! I would love for some of Landon's blogging buddies to be included!! Please share!! You can email me your recipe at:<br />
<a href="mailto:kelbelle101@comcast.net">kelbelle101@comcast.net</a> <br />
or you can fax them to me at: 508-997-4520. <br />
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We are collecting recipes until this Friday, February 11th......which just happens to be Landon's 2nd birthday!!!<br />
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Also, Kim, 21FrienDS' group leader has officially introduced our support group to Face book. If you have a chance, stop on by and "Like" our page or request to join the group!! (you can find the link on my FB profile page) We cover the Southeastern, MA area from Cape Cod to Rhode Island!! You do not have to be from our area, sharing information and ideas with other support groups (both near and far) and networking can only make "OUR" Ds community that much stronger!! Thank you Kim for giving us the opportunity to share our children with others and for giving others the opportunity to learn more about Down syndrome (FIRST HAND)! Our kiddos are touching and opening hearts.......<strong><em>EVERY.SINGLE.DAY!!</em></strong>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-75141847395840417742011-02-02T22:16:00.000-05:002011-02-02T22:16:22.545-05:00The Price You Pay.........<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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A few posts ago, I mentioned how Landon has been sporadically taking some independent steps. It always happens so quickly and it has not been easy trying to catch it on film. BUT, (see, there's always a BUT), I have been determined to catch his first steps so that I could share it with everyone. I don't have to tell any of you just how hard Landon has been working to achieve this milestone.......MOST of you already know this. But I know that ALL of you can appreciate his hard work and know what a BIG moment this is for Landon AND for us!! What better way than to share & celebrate this moment than with our closest family & friends!!<br />
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Landon DID IT!! He just might be running around the backyard with his brothers this spring!!!<br />
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</div><div>I guess............absence <b>REALLY</b> does make the heart grow fonder!! After a 4 week break from the pool, Landon gave us all a <b>BIG</b> surprise!! Not only did he just tolerate his session......he actually worked (willingly) & <b>ENJOYED</b> it.......<i>with the lights on & no swimband to drown out the sound!!</i></div><div><br />
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</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-68380093073557721072011-01-18T12:01:00.000-05:002011-01-18T12:01:10.465-05:00Ds CLINIC!!!This past Thursday, Scott, Landon & I hit the icy roads and made our way to Children's Hospital Boston for Landon's appointment with the Ds clinic. Landon sees a team of therapists and a pediatrician (all who specialize in Ds) about once every 6-8 months. I guess you could say that Scott & I use this as a "checkpoint" to see how Landon's weekly EI therapies are helping him to achieve different goals and to see if there are any other recommendations that the clinic might have to offer. After all, this clinic is specifically designed for children with Down syndrome.<br />
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I am happy to report that Landon did extremely well and Scott & I were able to have some questions that we had, answered. Landon's day went something like this:<br />
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<strong><em><u>Pediatrician:</u></em></strong><br />
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Landon had his exam with Dr. Davidson and everything looked good overall. She charted his weight/height/head circumference......and GUESS WHAT?? Landon is officially "TOUCHING" the Ds growth chart for weight. He was 19lbs. 11oz. and was in the 1 percentile. lol I'm just so happy his weight issue is heading in the right direction. (Looks like his feeding therapy is working.) His height was in the 10th percentile and his head circumference in the 25th percentile. Dr. Davidson felt that although Landon is on the small side, he is growing in proportion. Yay!! She also gave us a "Follow Up" plan on testing that would be coming up. It helps having it written on a form with all the info in one place. She gave us some highly recommended websites to check out (most that we are already familiar with).<br />
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Two areas of focus right now are: speech & walking. Although Landon has 2 ST's a week, I know that this is an area in need of much help. Dr. Davidson recommended the Augmentative Communication Program as additional help in this area. Once we figure out Landon's preferable way of communicating, we can tackle this area more directly. Landon has about 30 signs he uses consistently, we use many different apps on the iPad and he enjoys using picture symbols. Although he is attempting to put his lips together to make sounds, he is having a difficult time following through. <br />
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We met with Priscilla (PT) for about 45 minutes. She pretty much did a therapy session with Landon to see what he could do. As I stated in a previous post, Landon is sporadically taking about 3-4 independent steps now. I like to say that this skill is EMERGING as he is not doing this consistently yet. However, we have been watching Landon's feet closely as it appears that he tends to roll in on his ankles. We have been debating about AFO's with his EI therapists but the con census has always been to let his feet strengthen "naturally". At this point, this thought process remains, seeing Landon is just now spending more time on his feet than on his hands & knees, we need to give him the opportunity to develop on his own. With that said, we will monitor his feet closely over the next couple of months and go from there. Landon has already self-corrected a couple of things in this area......first his right foot turned in, and was later corrected......then it was his left foot, same thing. His feet are now straight when he cruises. We just need to give his ankles a little more time to see if Landon can correct it on his own. With that said, we don't want too much time to go by that could cause any other issues, so we will watch him closely.<br />
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Priscilla also noted that Landon would benefit from a lot of sit to stand activities. This will help him to keep his hips aligned in the correct position while strengthen his legs and ankles at the same time. Note taken!! Another thought would be minimal sensory input (via Spio Vest). Only to be used for certain activities. Not an absolute necessity, but another option. If anyone has any input on this vest, please share!!<br />
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<strong><em><u>Dental:</u></em></strong><br />
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Landon now has 7 teeth and we were informed that an 8th tooth is making its way down. Although Landon's teeth have come in, in random order, they appear to be coming in straight and even. They are slightly jagged on the ends and his molars do have a semi-deep groove. I am pretty faithful in the brushing area and Landon seems to be OK with this. His two front teeth are straight but they appear to be very close together. Possible crowding later on??!! The recommendation at this point is: if & when we choose to offer Landon juice........stay away from apple juice. In liquid form apples are super high in sugar. And because Landon's molars tend to have deep grooves.......stay away from raisins! Because they are sticky in nature as you chew them, they tend to get caught in the grooves which is a very difficult area to brush. INTERESTING!!!<br />
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<strong><em><u>Nutrition:</u></em></strong><br />
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This is one of the 2 areas (nutrition/speech) that I was a bit disappointed! After giving the nutritionist a run down of Landon's daily feeding schedule and an overview of what he has been doing with the Feeding clinic......there really wasn't any recommendations. Hmmmm!! I'm not really sure if it was because we are doing everything that needs to be done at this time (with Landon's feeding specialist)?? STRANGE!! This session took all of about 15 minutes:(<br />
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<strong><em><u>Speech:</u></em></strong><br />
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Another disappointment:( After giving the speech therapist a rundown of Landon's services and what he IS and IS NOT doing, there really wasn't any distinct recommendations! Not even confirmation that Dr. Davidson's recommendation of the ACP (augmentative communication program) was a great idea!! WEIRD!! She sat there making "m", "b", "d" and "l" sounds with Landon to see if he would copy her (hmmm, didn't I just tell her that he does not do that??) Landon does make all of those sounds.......when he wants to!!!! <br />
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<strong><em><u>Audiology:</u></em></strong><br />
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We took a pass on this session, this time around. Landon will see the clinics ENT, Dr. Lee next month (February 14th). It had been a very long morning (about 4 hours) and Landon was getting very hungry & tired. (Mommy & Daddy too:)<br />
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Landon is due for his follow up eye exam next month!! Stay tuned:)<br />
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I would like to state that this clinic generally has about 4 different therapists in each area (and 1 pediatrician). However, depending on your appointment date and the cycle rotation of the therapists, you just don't know who you are going to get. Although we were disappointed (this time around with speech and nutrition), we generally have been extremely happy with this clinic. The information provided has always been extremely informative. I still feel very fortunate to live so close to Children's Hospital and I am grateful to the Ds clinic and all that it has to offer!!<br />
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We would love to hear any of your thoughts/ideas/recommendations regarding any of these issues that your kiddos may have experienced!! <strong> <em>PLEASE SHARE!!</em></strong>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-78540307442970981392011-01-12T23:07:00.000-05:002011-01-12T23:07:18.948-05:00SNOW DAY!!The snow finally made it's way to MA, and we got a decent amount.......enough to cancel school & work.....so we'll take it!! It was nice to have a day off, <i>ALL</i> 5 of us, and just hang out. That doesn't happen very often. I have to say, I <i>LOVE</i> the snow, just not a fan of driving in it. It has snowed about 3 times this winter and <b><i>EVERY</i></b> time it did, Landon has been sick:( <i>BUT</i>, that was <i>NOT</i> the case today! Today, I have 3 healthy boys! So we hung out, were lazy, played games, read books, watched movies, had hot chocolate and sweets and, of course, we played in the <b><i>SNOW</i></b>!!!<br />
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We were a little disappointed earlier this morning as we looked out the window and saw that the plows had actually done their job.........I know, the nerve I have complaining about the streets being plowed!! lol <br />
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You see, we live on street that ends in a cul-de-sac, so traffic is minimal. And the street that runs right into our driveway has a <b><i>GREAT</i></b> slope (for kids).........to go <b><i>SLEDDING</i></b>!!! Well, you can't sled if the streets do not have snow on them! Fortunately, the snow decided that it wasn't ready to part with us and gave us a few more inches. So, we waited until lunch time (when we knew the plow drivers would be taking their lunch) and we ran outside for some fun! <b><i>TRICKY</i></b>, huh??!!!<br />
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Guess who finally had their very 1st snow day?? And he <b><i>LOVED</i></b> it!!<br />
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</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1133597887341842010.post-79569517386679539202011-01-10T22:36:00.001-05:002011-01-10T22:54:07.628-05:00Feeding Update (2)Someone has been making some semi-great gains in the <i>"feeding"</i> department. Landon is slowly becoming more tolerant of different textures and is a little more open to new table foods. And this mama couldn't be happier!!<br />
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For the past two months, each feeding session has begun with a palette of flavors. Landon wasn't all that crazy for the <i>"palette" </i>which generally consists of: chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, caramel, lemon juice and maple syrup. At the beginning, Landon was very resistant to most of the flavors. But I am happy to say we are having a major breakthrough. Not only is Landon tolerant of <i>"all"</i> the flavors, he actually enjoys many of them. He definitely has his preferences, but he is always willing to impress Miss Chris. So with his handy little chew tube, Landon will dip the tube in the sauce and give it a great big chew (or lick). And on some occasions, Landon feels like the tube is way over rated and reverts back to old faithful.....his hands!! lol <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next on the list was to begin to add in some textures. Honestly, I was so happy that Landon accepted new flavors..........<i>BUT</i>........I thought there was going to be <i>MAJOR</i> resistance to the textures. Well, what do I know, I'm just the <i>"mommy"!!!</i> Not only did Landon <i>"accept"</i> the toothette.........he was chomping on it and dipping it in the palette like it was a lollipop! <i><b>Say </b></i><i><b>whaaaa</b></i><i><b>???!!!</b></i> Who's child is this anyway?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All this practice is really starting to pay off. <i>S-L-O-W-L-Y</i>......but we're moving in the right direction. I am happy to say that Landon's menu is gaining some new items which consist of: veggie stix, cheese curls, Ritz crackers, fishies, graham crackers, pudding, rice krispies and kix cereal!!! Although Landon is tolerant of all of these items.......he is not quite at "<i>consistently" </i>yet. But we are working on it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Scott & I are constantly offering Landon new foods. But I assure you, Scott & I are <i>"always"</i> put in our place. Landon is the <i>"BOSS" </i>of this feeding thing!!! But like any good boss...........on occasion, they surprise you with a bonus..............and Landon didn't disappoint...........</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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