Big Girl Bed!

She did it, she slept in her big girl bed all night long. My baby is growing up. I put her to bed last night, anticipating her to climb down and either get in bed with her brother or sneak down the stairs. She did neither. When I went up to check on the two of them, Keegan was sound asleep in his room (without is blankie) and Tanner was laying right were I left her, talking on her toy phone. She giggled and laughed at me, and said "hello"; as if she was talking to me on the phone.

She did not make a peep once, all night long. It has been weeks since I have gotten uninterrupted sleep. Felt good this morning. We'll see how she does tonight. I figure she will not want to get back in her crib at all, after last night.

Keegan looked so old sleeping last night, because he did not have his blankie. He has had his blanie since he was born and sleep with it everytime. Not last night, it must have been in the washing machine. I remarked to Frank how old he looks without it. I asked Keegan if he would give it to his sister, so we could throw out the stupic pacifier "binky". Keegan's response; "NO WAY".

Yesterday, Keegan called Frank at work to ask him how far Boston was. Frank told him it was pretty far, but was curious as to why he was asking him. (we never talk about Boston) Keegan responses by saying that Dora The Explorer is there this weekend. I just laughed when I heard that one.

Potty training

she is doing great...and thinks we have a party every time she goes to the potty. She loves the attention...does that not surprise you.
The dress she is wearing is one that my mom made me back when I was Tanner's age. My cousin
Erin wore it when she was little and now Tanner is wearing it. She likes to put on my heals with it. Below, she is doing the runway model look. If this is any indication of what is to come with Tanner Noelle, we are in trouble.

My family

Picasa Web Albums - Brittney - First B-day party
I absolutely love this photo of the family...my side. Aunts, Uncles and cousins....we are all enjoying life.

miss you all!

Halloween 2008

The family went trick or treating! Tanner was the most beautiful witch on the block and Keegan was the incredible Hulk.. we have been watching the movie all week in order for him to get into character. They both loved getting outside and walking the neighborhood. Tanner walk at least 2 miles that night.

both kids were exhausted and hungry by the time we were done. Needless to say we all had a melt down when we got back.

No, I did not get sleeved, mom! it was my costume. I thought you would get a kick out of it.
Even the Incredible Hulk gets tired....

Flu Shot and other vaccination cautions

was going back and forth on what to do about "flu shots"...my mother always told me to trust my intuition and that is what I am doing. we will nto get flu shots this year...we will take ever necessary precautions to stay healthy...i know we can do it. I am attaching a letter from a mother with a daughter who had autisim...it is lengthy, but worth reading...along with the replies...

http://www.ageofautism.com/2008/09/an-autism-moms.html

Happy Birthday!

my little man is turning 5 tomorrow. it is bitter sweet as I look at him, i love the child he is becoming, but am missing the baby he once was. He is such a boy with character and sincerity. He definitely is my sensitive child, and I love that about him. He has accomplished so much in the last year. Racing bmx, changing schools and making new friends. becoming more and more independent with each passing day. He is amazing and I love him so much.

Ready for school

School is in session!