Wow! Three years old already! I mean seriously….remember when we were children…time used to drag on, but now being a mother myself it seems that I blink and years are gone….
Shelby has come so very far this past year. She has had some obstacles that she has taken full force and fought against full steam ahead and she is now reaping the rewards of her hard work at therapy. You would never know looking at her, the things that she struggles with on a daily basis. We are so proud of her. Rarely do we have to ‘translate’ what she is saying for most people anymore… in fact my dad even was able to completely understand the butt chewing he got on the phone the other day … We have begun potty training with her and honestly, she could care less…oh well each in their own time right? We are going to try and start getting her into a few more activities that get her away from mommy and Avery because we need for her to start being able to deal with stressful situations on her own, rather than coming to either of us to solve her problems for her. She has come so far that Mommy of course is scared to push too hard for fear of a backtrack in her previous progress. When Shelby had her development screening two weeks ago, she was at the top of her age range in everything… this is a HUGE improvement from where she was even 6 months ago (previously 6 months lacking in all development and 12 months lacking in speech), she still struggles in social situations, but that is all part of the SPD that we are helping her through…all in time…but when she gets comfortable look out because this sassy lil mite doesn’t slow down…even in sleep.
Avery has also come a long was this year. She has really blossomed into quite a little girly momma girl… she is the first to point out when she is listening (and when others arent’) and she has got peeing in the potty completely down (pooping…well not yet--- we are hoping the Elmo panties that she is getting for her birthday will be the motivation she needs to finish up). She is also Shelby’s supporter and #1 fan. Avery will gladly stand up for Shelby and defend her, even if Shelby isn’t always that nice to Avery. When she had her development screening she aced everything and is testing at a 43 months of age for everything but her ‘reading’ level (recognizing letters etc). She is getting so excited about getting to go to preschool next year that she talks about it all day long. She is very into imaginative play and loves playing dolls, and Barbies with Delainey.
What an amazing year it has been… here is to many more wonderful memories our darling precious girls! Mommy and Daddy love you so very much!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABIES!!!
