We all made it through the entire mass today...every single one of us...Yeah!! Elise barely made it....but, she made it! Lydia did great!!! Maybe she's getting more used to it. I think she just barely took the lead for best-behaved in front of Audrey today....our biggest girl was great again! I can't say that I actually heard all of the mass today...I was too excited that everyone was doing well. Go figure....can't hear when they cry and misbehave....don't listen when they're doing well! Oh, me! I'll get there. I'm just so excited that we're all able to go to church as a family....joy in my heart!
Lydia's therapy at home...
Our latest PT homework has been so much fun...even for Lydia!! Alleluia! Therapy time with mom at home is not always her favorite. Susan told us to practice assisted rolling with her on an inclined surface. That way, we can let gravity help her to finish rolling when she gives a little effort (instead of us basically doing most of it with our hands). I start her off, then let her give a little push- and gravity helps her to finish it off. We set up an extra baby bed mattress with a pillow under one end to make the incline. It works perfectly...she loves it! And the big girls love it too! When I get her to roll to her stomach, then I help her to support her weight so that she can pick up her head and hold some of her weight with her arms...then she gets to look at her big sisters...much more exciting than any toy! After Lydia takes a few turns, the big girls, of course, want their turn to roll down the "hill." It's been fun!
Audrey...insightful
Audrey never ceases to amaze me with the insightful things that she comes up with. Yesterday, we were talking about something (can't remember what at the moment)...we didn't know what something was ( a button or something...can't remember)...anyway, Audrey said, "God knows what it is...He knows everything...God is the power of life." Can you believe that? I'm not sure if she knew what she was saying...but it was powerful! God is the power of life! Oh, yes you are right, my dear!
A little preface for the next story...we've been talking a lot lately about praying to God when we feel angry so that He can help us to stay calm. Today...on the way to church...she said (out of the blue), "I told Elliot at school the other day to pray to God so that we would not argue." I said, "Audrey, that is wonderful. What did he say?" She said, "He didn't pray or anything because I don't think he knows about God." I said, "Well, I think it is great that you are teaching him about God." How about that....our very own little evangelist!
Elisee-pooh!
She has been talking up a storm lately! I feel like I am understanding her better and better...still following her little rules. I think she feels me understanding her better too...I can see the happiness in her eyes! I'm recently trying to write down all the words she says (as much as I can practically do)...we're trying to gather word pairs and sounds for Suzanne to work on with her. It is pretty fascinating to actually see her words in writing. There are a few things that she's said that I think the average population could understand..even some two-word phrases: "did it" "dappa (apple) juice" "new diapah (diaper)" It's fun and exciting to see and hear her language evolve. I'm anxious to see how this new therapy will affect her language and speech skills.
Decisions, decisions...
Martin and I talked a bit yesterday about all of the decisions facing us about therapy and school for the girls...it seemed a little less daunting after talking about it out loud with him. He helped me to put some things into perspective. Hopefully, soon we can make some of those decisions. Please continue to pray for wisdom for us and for God to lead us to His Will for all of our children. I pray to come to decisions that "feel right" so that I know it must be what God wants.
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