Learning New Things, Teeth Falling Out, Mother's Day Treat & Surgery Date

This week has been good.  Ethan is happier this week.  Praying the happiness will continue. :-)  We had an evaluation this week with a speech therapist and also a psychologist.  Ethan did great. They were impressed with how well adjusted he is, and how on target he is for his age.  The only thing we need to work on is communication.  Which we already knew.  So there were no surprises when we left.  Ethan will be getting speech therapy soon.  We're just waiting for it all to be scheduled.

They told us that we need to work with Ethan on saying some things.  They want him to be saying mama and dada (or sounds that represent us) within 3 months.  Well do you know what this stinker did?  He said MAMA that afternoon.  I was changing him and he said "mama" and laughed so hard.  He knew what he was doing.  And he knew that it would make me happy.  He's done it a few times.  And only when I'm changing him.  Since that moment, he has started saying "ow" and "u" (short u) for up.  He will also say "hi" when he wants to.  He grunts a lot and points at things.  So he's starting to understand language.

Ethan also figured out how to get up on the couch.  We watched him throw his leg up.  He's been trying for a little while, but he's so short, so it's harder for him.  Well, this day we were watching and he did it.  He was laughing so hard because he was so proud of himself.  Little man figured out how to get his little body up on the sofa.  So now we can't get him down. Of course, I'm nervous that he's going to fall off.

Jadyn has had a wiggle tooth for weeks.  she is terrified about pulling it.  She's been working at it and yesterday we noticed how loose it really was.  It needed to come out.  Well Jadyn was scared, and she cried so hard.  We've never seen her cry like this.  It was heartbreaking for me.  Well we had to get it out so we tried comforting her while Bill tried to get his fingers around the the tooth.  When he looked at it, he noticed the tooth next to it was about to fall out too.  She had 2 that were ready to come out.  She finally calmed down enough for Bill to get the 1st tooth out.  She was so happy.  After rinsing, she let Bill look at the 2nd tooth.  He barely touched it and it fell out.  We made a HUGE deal.  Jadyn was so happy.  Last night the tooth fairy came and gave her $2.00.  She was thrilled.

Today was Muffins for Moms at school.  I went to their classes. I spent about 10 minutes with Jadyn.  She gave me a muffin & juice.  We ate together and I read the note she left for me.  Then I went over and ate with Abby. I saw her note too. Precious!  The title of the letter is "My mom is the most wonderful mom in the world!"  Here is what Jadyn said:
-My mom's name is Debbie
-My mom has brown hair and blue eyes
-She is 16 feet tall and weighs 19 pounds
-My mom likes to eat chicken
-My mom is happy when she hugs me
-But I know she is really angry when we do bad things.
-My mom's favorite tv show is Biggest Loser
-My mom is smart. She knows all about books
-If my mom would have one wish come true, it would be to have a candle
-I love my mom because she helps me with homework

Here is what Abby said:
-My mom's name is Debbie Byrne
-My mom has brown hair and blue eyes
-She is 12 feet tall and weighs 12 pounds
-My mom likes to eat pizza
-My mom is happy when I hug her
-But I know she is really angry when I lie
-My mom's favorite tv show is Big Loser
-My mom is smart. She knows all aobut if Jadyn & I are lying
-If my mom would have one wish come true, it would be for a clean earth
-I love my mom because she is cute.

I just love their answers.  And I love how they answered a few the same. Made me smile!  They also planted a plant for me in a decorated flower pot, and made me a ladybug card.  I had a great morning with the girls. Very special moments

I called the surgeon again yesterday.  Apparently the surgeon & orthodontist had a meeting Tuesday night.  They have decided to do the lip repair surgery at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital. I did not understand why we are going to a new hospital.  The receptionist said that the orthodontist is going to be putting in a new appliance in Ethan's mouth. They will be taking the Latham out.  They need to have something in his mouth so it won't collapse.  So, the orthodontist tech will take a mold of Ethan's mouth at the beginning of surgery, and then go to the office (which is close to this hospital) and make the appliance. The surgeon will then do the lip repair.  Hopefully by time he is finished, the appliance will be ready to put in his mouth.  The surgery is scheduled for Friday May 28 at 7:30 am.  3 more weeks.

So, this has turned into a long update. :-) I guess a lot has gone on this week.  Tonight I'm going to the high school band banquet with Tiff.  I'm excited to spend this time with her.  Of course I will take my camera and hopefully get some good pictures of the "big" kids.

Until next time....