Wedding days and the end of the month

Not for me obviously. Husband and I have been married for several years now. Being the first of my high school friends to get married or have children [beyond the one who had a child is high school] I have felt alone in this club. I made friends who were married or in relationships and mom friends but still. These are the girls who share my memories and laughs from high school.
The one marrying today I remember best for her silly LOTR fanfic she used to write and silly poems. She was and is fun. I hope only the best for her marriage and life with this now husband of hers. 

It's been very hot here like much of the United States and I hear Canada and many other places are also under this heat wave. *cue music* Only it's not exciting. It's oppressive. My husband tried to take our son to the park and it was already too hot by nine in the morning to stay our for long. Now we're under the threat of severe weather, many are without power due to down trees after these insane straight winds. Fun times! A whole week of heat wave to go before we may get a break. Awesome.

My daughter's health continues to worry us. Most days are good. Every day has many good moments and we do our best to protect the children from the stresses of a child with chronic health problems. Some big decisions will be made in July which could change things forever. I hope and pray we along with all the health professionals, her 'team' will make the choices which give her the best life. 

Scheduling out appointments I am already running into when my son will be back to school in August. When he will go to school all day and take a lunch. What?! This can't be happening he's my baby and now he's a big little dude about to go off to Kindergarten.

I am hoping once this heat settles down we will be able to enjoy more time outside. Right now it's just gross. 

Here to a fun filled July.

Not forgotten

A lot has been going on here in our home. My husband and I have both been dealing with the stress of the constant worry of dealing with a child with medical needs. Our son has some issues but they pale in comparison to his sister's ever increasing needs. We spent a lot of time each week thinking Autism, Epilepsy, medications, ER trips, Doctor's appointments, therapy. On top of the normal parenting stuff and making sure we spent enough time with each child. The balancing act.

Thankfully for the most part this has not stolen our ability to enjoy our baby. She's awesome. We love her so much. Her personality is bright and cheerful and she's funny. She loves Mickey Mouse, Hello Kitty, letters and numbers, jumping and bubbles.

I blow bubbles for her and she says "Pop!" over and over or "Big big bubbles!" so sweet since often times it's the only words she'll say most days and I am rewarded with eye contact to boot! 

My son has graduated preschool. He'll begin Kindergarten in the fall and if all goes well DD will begin preschool after she turns three if we are able to set up her IEP and get everything set into place. I am still having trouble with my Momma heart thinking of sending my baby away. Her brother was past the cut off so he was nearly four before he started school. I was thinking I'd get another year with her.

I just heard the books fall. My daughter likes to pull EVERY LAST BOOK out in order to find just the book she's looking for. It makes me happy that both my children love books. <3

As sad as I am -- well not sad but shocked at the fact she's nearly THREE and praying we're doing the right thing for our daughter. Everything we have been told by every doctor, every specialist, every book, article etc I have read says that early and intense intervention is the way to go and we're hoping it will help.


Gotta run someone is pulling me away....