Holiday Pics

We got some snow last night. I cannot tell you how happy this makes Adam. All year long, he asks, "When will it be winter?" He has been praying for it to snow.

Adam is playing a game on his LeapPad, and little brother wanted to watch.

I am so glad I got a picture of Adam's face when we came home from Grams and Grandpa's house Christmas Day.

 Reading the Gift Tags

Wes took Adam to the store and let him pick out whatever he wanted for me. I got a necklace & earring set, a back massager, a frame, and some dryer balls.

He wrapped this one by himself.

This was taken Christmas Day at Grams & Grandpa's house. Cutest stocking stuffers ever!

Opening Gifts at Grams & Grandpa's House

The week before Christmas, we went to a birthday party for a three-year-old in Levi's Bible class.
Adam was so excited, he painted her pictures all day. Here is the crazy note he had me transcribe for him...

Making Reindeer Food

Enjoying a Cookie while Smiling for the Camera

Hope you are enjoying the holidays!

Christmas in a Nutshell Video

We had a nice Christmas and have been enjoying our time at home together as a family. We've had a rough time with illness this month, and Levi is on a second round of antibiotics to help clear up a stubborn ear infection. Otherwise, all is well. It is great having Wes at home with us on his holiday break. We have been playing indoor basketball, doing puzzles, making crafts, playing games, trying out new musical instruments, and much more. Here's a short video (by special request of cousin, Wendi). I hope to go through pictures soon and get some posted here. Happy holidays!!

The Twelve Days of Christmas for the Parents of an Exceptional Child

Today, our schedule is: speech therapy at 9am, physical therapy at 10:30, occupational therapy at noon, and Levi's IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan- a toddler's IEP) meeting at 2pm. Here is the song I wrote in honor of my day...

The Twelve Days of Christmas for the Parents of

an Exceptional Child

On the first day of Christmas, my toddler brought to me:

A meeting for his IFSP

On the second day of Christmas, my toddler brought to me:

2 big hugs

And a meeting for his IFSP

On the third day of Christmas, my toddler brought to me:

3 therapists

2 big hugs

And a meeting for his IFSP

On the fourth day of Christmas, my toddler brought to me:

4 ER visits

3 therapists

2 big hugs

And a meeting for his IFSP

On the fifth day of Christmas, my toddler brought to me:

5 lives changed

4 ER visits

3 therapists

2 big hugs

And a meeting for his IFSP

On the sixth day of Christmas, my toddler brought to me:

6 breathing treatments

5 lives changed

4 ER visits

3 therapists

2 big hugs

And a meeting for his IFSP

On the seventh day of Christmas, my toddler brought to me:

7 specialist doctors

6 breathing treatments

5 lives changed

4 ER visits

3 therapists

2 big hugs

And a meeting for his IFSP

On the eighth day of Christmas, my toddler brought to me:

8 celebrations

7 specialist doctors

6 breathing treatments

5 lives changed

4 ER visits

3 therapists

2 big hugs

And a meeting for his IFSP

On the ninth day of Christmas, my toddler brought to me:

9 forms to fill out

8 celebrations

7 specialist doctors

6 breathing treatments

5 lives changed

4 ER visits

3 therapists

2 big hugs

And a meeting for his IFSP

On the tenth day of Christmas, my toddler brought to me:

10 new prescriptions

9 forms to fill out

8 celebrations

7 specialist doctors

6 breathing treatments

5 lives changed

4 ER visits

3 therapists

2 big hugs

And a meeting for his IFSP

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my toddler brought to me:

11 awkward comments

10 new prescriptions

9 forms to fill out

8 celebrations

7 specialist doctors

6 breathing treatments

5 lives changed

4 ER visits

3 therapists

2 big hugs

And a meeting for his IFSP

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my toddler brought to me:

12 new friends

11 awkward comments

10 new prescriptions

9 forms to fill out

8 celebrations

7 specialist doctors

6 breathing treatments

5 lives changed

4 ER visits

3 therapists

2 big hugs

And a meeting for his IFSP

written by:

April Vernon

Living by Faith Blog

Adam's Questionable Problem-Solving Skills & Levi's Tree Trimming Escapades

Here is the transcript from my chat with Netflix customer support today:

Netflix Barbara

Hello there, my name is Barbara, who am I chatting with?

You

This is April Vernon. My four year old son is learning about writing and wants me to dictate a request to Netflix.

Netflix Barbara

Howdy April!

You

"Dear Whoever Takes Movies Away at Netflix, Will you please give Tangled and Casper the Friendly Ghost back because I want to watch them. From Adam"

Netflix Barbara

Howdy Adam! So I love all of those movies! You have great taste. Our contract has expired for those titles, but no worries, our developers are working to get them back in. So I am sure we will have them available soon ;)

You

Adam says, "Thank you. I love that answer."

Netflix Barbara

:) Okay Tell Adam I said have a great day! Happy Holidays !!

This morning we had a celebratory doughnut breakfast. Adam got up and went to use the bathroom in the middle of the night WITHOUT WAKING ME UP and WITHOUT FUSSING!!! This is big stuff, people. Sweet little Adam wanted to save a few of his doughnut holes for his daddy. We were eating them in the car, on the way to Levi's physical therapy session. Suddenly, I heard, "Ut-Uh! I have a pwobwem. I accidentally ate two, and now there are only two left!" He solved his problem by breaking those two doughnut holes into smaller pieces so Daddy could have more. This is just as funny to me now as it was twelve hours ago when it happened.

Yum.

It was gorgeous outside yesterday, and we played in the leaves a lot. Levi did a great job climbing on the play set, and even went down the slide by himself a few times!

 A few more additions to the tree courtesy of Levi's tree trimming service.

Life is good.