I'm not a failure afterall ...

I found out this week that G is sensory seeking. This explains so much. Yes he is a normal child but there are some slight differences that made me wonder what I was doing wrong. Like the fact that he doesn't sit still in church, doesn't respond the word "no" or knows when he's not suppose to do something but does it anyway. When we try to correct inappropriate behavior (like playing with the TV cords or oven buttons) & get after him as soon as we let him down he goes back to the cord etc.
G is constantly moving jumping & going. He has 1 speed & that's FAST. I love that about him but it's not always appropriate. When he gets older we should be able to get more help specific to him but for now I will let him jump, touch & go go go. He can't concentrate if his sensory needs are not being met. We will have to constantly adjust our parenting style & let him be the best him he can be. That's my goal at least. Boy am I glad that I have patience. It took 12 years to get it & he's going to need every ounce of it.
I love this kid & am thankful he is in our lives!

Every toddler needs their own roller coaster, right

I think G needs his own roller coaster. The other day I ran across someone selling their old one on Craigslist. Brant wanted me to look into it to make sure it wasn't recalled or anything. Turns out toddler roller coasters are legit! Step 2 makes them & with the way G likes to feel the wind in his face I think he would LOVE this! Where were these kinds of things when I was a kid?

Bath Time Fun

I love it when G discovers new things. Yesterday it was fart bubbles in the bath water. He did it accidentally then immediately started to hold his breath and push. To his delight, he was able to make a few more bubbles in the water. Funny little man :)

Families are an amazing thing

Well, we changed our blog name instead of going private. Sorry if this caused any inconvenience.

I'm going to try to post more frequently. Let's see if it works ;)

A few weeks ago we celebrated the 1 year anniversary when G came into our home. I can't believe how much he has thrived and grown since he's been in our care. We just adore this kid and can't wait to adopt him. It looks like that will happen at the end of January or by mid February at the latest. 

This time has been sweet and sour for us. Sour that his mom loves him but, because of her addiction, can't care for him. Sweet because we waited a long time to become parents. 

Recently we celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary. I love the time we have had just the 2 of us. Those 12 years allowed us grow incredibly close. This past year I've witnessed my husband becoming an amazing father. It's made me fall more in love with him than I could have ever imagined. Families are an amazing thing.