Sunday
My parents gave us 24 hours away to celebrate my birthday and it was so great to have that time with Jeremy! My parents took the kids to church like normal and my mom took this picture below of them holding hands when leaving the church! Haley took Ashley to Champs League and sounds like she was all over the place again but got good exercise!
Monday
Ashley had a good day at school today and she said "lashes". She was focused on her work of labeling, counting, colors, ABC's, writing and days of the week. In speech therapy with Viki, she did great using her Ipad to request items. Also said "no, push & open" at speech.
In session with me, we started out in her room swinging on the hammock together. Then Noah decided he was not going to nap so he came to join us. We all moved to the Playroom and I thought we would try it out today. Thankfully Ashley did not mind him being in there. It was a little challenging because Noah is very verbal and can dominate sometimes. We did play with Brain Flakes and Ashley loved pouring them out multiple times. Noah wanted me to build lightsabers so we did some doing ABAB patterns. Ashley kind of looked over a few times but not interested in helping us. Then I decided to build a Princess Crown with pink and purple pieces. She watched me as I put the crown on my head and then came over asking for it. She went to the mirror and put it on her head for about 10 seconds. Then she walked around the room holding up the crown using different angles to look at it. I made another one for me and then she came to the mirror so we both put our crowns on. During session she did say "ber (for cracker), boppy, no, & water".
After dinner, she requested her daddy on the Ipad multiple times! This is a NEW thing she is doing and its so great to see! The last one I captured a picture to send to Jeremy so he could see how much she missed him! :) She seemed to like that the flash was on so smiled at bright light. Got a cute picture on first try!
It was also cute seeing Ashley playing with Noah for about 10 minutes. She kept trying to get in his face, chase him, and would grab his hand to pull him to couch. I think she was trying to give him a kiss a few times but Noah didn't want it! I loved hearing them laughing and playing together!!
Tuesday
Ashley said "trash, water, I want, & that" at school today. She did really well with eye contact and working well at table. Her challenge has been last few weeks (has been challenge at home too) is her not listening to word no. Since these sleep issues started she has been more defiant and a lot more tantrums & meltdowns.
My mom took her out to get some exercise this afternoon since they didn't get to go out at school. It started out well but did not end to well.
Wednesday
At school, her mood was all over the place from happy/giggly to tantrum on the floor. Outside she wanted take shoes and socks off again so she had to come inside. She still did great at her table work!
In session with Tracy, she said "want, up, drink, snack, this, trees, boppy, body, what". She loved playing with brain flakes, strawberry shortcake, books, jumping & music. She made it very clear she was not interested in colors, shapes or patterns today.
After bath, she was very affectionate with me and gave me several kisses! I cherish those moments! :) She also requested for daddy again on the Ipad! When I tell her that he is on his way home from work and will be home soon, she seems to accept that answer and not get upset!
Thursday
At school she kept her shoes on all day but had a hard time listening to no again. She did say "ball, trash, water, and straws." When I picked her up from school, she waved and said "bye-bye" to her teacher while we were talking. I think she was making her point that she was ready to go. :)
I took Ashley to her specialist doctor and traffic was horrible getting to their new location. Her doctor is going to give us one more med to try to help with the sleeping but if it doesn't work she wants to refer us to psychiatrist. I have mixed thoughts about this because I hate that we have to go to a different doctor to get stronger meds but also glad she is not saying we have nothing else to help....
When we got home she asked for "water" and "dench-dies" (for French fries) which we did not have. She was very excited to see daddy at home since he worked from home today!
Friday
At school today she said "straws, water & please." She also helped her peer put on her jacket to go outside when teacher asked! She also went and sat next to her teacher today leaning against her. Then she took her teachers hand to her side and that is how she likes request tickles! She made a really long train today with colored animals so her teacher send me a picture!
In speech with Brooke, she said "push me, help me, yeah, woody, chicky (for chicken little), go, little, jump, duck, more, blue, red, green, buzz, swing, & watching veggies". She loved playing in the gym today and did great holding on to swing she had to straddle.
In the afternoon, it was challenging because Noah would not nap and was very fussy. Noah did sing lollipop song at one time so I joined him. Ashley then said "pop"! She also requested Mickey mouse figurines using Ipad so I started singing the theme song. She gave me a big smile and great eye contact! She also requested daddy again after dinner and was really excited to see him after bath time.
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