It's still cold outside...

Wow I know... long time no write. Things have just been busy busy busy around here. The more homework I have the less I feel like coming on here and thinking about how I should put the day down in words. Plus by the time I get K&K into bed there usually isn't much energy for anything else.

Abby hasn't been feeling very well these last few days. Her nose is running like crazy and tonight I could hear her coughing downstairs in her room. I hope she doesn't get too sick. Poor baby. I was just putting Kara back to sleep and she looked up at me and smiled as if to say "You can't go to bed yet mom!" but her little eyes were too heavy and she couldn't help but go back to sleep. Kiley is OUT. She was just screaming earlier (along with Kara) I think she wore herself out. I hate the wild hours. From about 6pm-10pm they are just Craaaaaaanky. Nothing makes them happy, it's hard but we make it through it. My sister is here tonight and I love having her over. I feel bad that tonight all we got to do was hold crying babies... but maybe tomorrow we can do something fun.

Ok so what are the girls up to:

Abby's corner:

Abs is busy busy as usual. We are actually going to see an Occupational Therapist (OT) Kristen. They think that she might have a harder time with her sensory processing. It probably stems back from all of the issues we had with her reflux and the aspirating and how much pain she was in from all of that. For you and I if we got hurt we have certain ways we deal with that pain. Abby on the other hand will do things like pull on her hair (or pull it out), grind her teeth or run into things. Something about the pressure helping her pain. We are just trying to redirect her from doing that. They said it also helps her to do things using her muscles. She had a great time playing in the 'gym' with Kristen. She loved lugging around these weighted balls. One weighed 2lbs and the other weighed 6! She carried them like it was no problem. (Now remember she only weighs 24lbs herself) Most kids wouldn't enjoy carrying around a 6lb ball and playing with it... for 20 minuets.  She really did a great job.

We will probably continue to do this for 8 weeks. By the end of those 8 weeks I should have plenty of activities that I can do with her at home to try and redirect her behavior into a more positive manner. We went to Walmart to buy a few of our own weighted balls that she could play with (wow they are hard to find). I asked one of the employees if what was on the shelf was all they had. He said that yes that was all they had for weighted balls but that that they also had these special dumbells (sp?). I said that they wouldn't work because the balls were actually for her. He gave me the strangest look! I bet he was wondering why I was putting my 2 year old on a weight lifting program!! :o) 

Kiley's corner:
She is starting to make more and more noises. She still has the more laid back personality and enjoys being held. Her favorite afternoon past time is taking a nap (which mom loves). She is getting stronger and can lift her head up for longer periods. The lump/bump on the back of her head is still really pronounced in my opinion. I think I will bring it up at her next appointment to make sure that this is ok....

Kara's corner:
Kara is a talker, and a smiler, and a really loud screamer. (sounds a bit like baby Abby) She is REALLY strong and is rolling all over. She tips over constantly when I put her on her stomach. It's as if she says "HAH! So much for this tummy time!" She is also a cat napper which is completely opposite of Kiley. Nap, Awake, Nap, Awake... yeessh! Makes it hard to get anything done....

Well my battery is dying and I'm thinking it's time for sleep. Hopefully I'll be back sonner next time! I need more pictures of Abby... but she's just so darn fast! And being sick doesnt make for a happy picture.... Hopefully soon...