Thursday, February 26, 2009

Wrestle Mania

Now that we have changed their room around, they love to wrestle. It's fun to watch them. Trevor is more aggressive than Darren...until Darren gets pushed a little too far. Then he scratches or kicks. But I think it's good for them to learn each others limits!

Piece By Piece is coming along very well. We are starting our sports camps in March, possible educational camp in April, and holding our first social outing and date night in April as well. We are getting great feedback from parents and look forward to getting to know these families.

Trevor's preschool will be singing at mass this Sunday. This should be fun to watch. We have still been enjoying church...Darren most of all:) He seems to be at peace there...hard to believe maybe...but it's true. Maybe God is whispering things in his ear:)

Darren continues to do well at school these days. He seems more aware, more connected, and more verbal. It is wonderful to watch the transformation. Darren is also learning how to dress himself this week. He is stubborn, hates pulling the shirt over his head, but I bet he'll be doing it totally independent by next week.

And I am overwhelmed, excited, nervous, anxious, and proud of all of the above!



Monday, February 16, 2009

Still Football Season Around Here

Trevor, as you all know, loves football. Well, it seems as though Darren has caught the bug as well. This has just happened recently. Trevor and I used to "force" him to play at times. Which usually only consisted of a throw or a tackle or something simple. But lately, Darren really wants to play and is even initiating it! It is wonderful to see them playing together. I appreciate Trevor being a good sport. It has taken time to get Trevor to let Darren play. Football was his thing....and his little 5 year old attitude would arise:) Trevor has learned so many important lessons, at such an early age. His over sensitive soul drives me crazy sometimes....but I know that you can't teach that kind of "heart"yet time can mold it and balance it.

This next video is just Darren and I practicing a bit:) Darren is really on a roll these days. More interactive, more verbal, and always lovable.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Happy February

I was on a roll there for awhile in consistently updating information and photos. Not so much these days:( So this will contain a plethora of information, photos. and videos. The most exciting news to report is that Lisa and I are following our dream of creating our own business. We have named it:
Piece By Piece
"Shaping Their World One Piece At A Time"
Needless to say...we are very excited! Please check out the newly launched website:
www.inclusiveabaservices.com
Our goal is provide a family centered multi-inclusive approach to therapy for special needs kids. I feel extremely fortunate to have this opportunity and working with Lisa is great. Certain aspects of the program will begin as early as March!!!
Trevor is truly turning into a Rock Star. I am amazed at his moves, his singing, and stage (coffee table) presence. I know that many of you have seen this video...but it's worth watching again!

Darren took part in this dance party!




Darren is progressing very well. He's on a roll right now. Typical. When Darren is doing well, Trevor is a little off....and vice versa. They have ALWAYS been like that. He is still enjoying swimming and ever since winter break, has been doing really well at school and in speech therapy. The boys have been doing "homework" together in the evenings. I am trying to get Darren back to some table time work again. I have been so impressed with his pre-writing skills. He really has come a long way.














Trevor and Darren continue grow at their own pace. Their personalities are shining through more and more each day. Trevor continues to be our emotional, passionate, and talented soul. He is inspiring, tiring, and sweet. Darren is really enjoying going to church on Sundays. He is just very happy there. It been wonderful hearing his voice...he loves pointing...especially at me. He usually follows it with...IloveuIloveuIloveuIloveu....I write in that way because that exactly how it sounds. He is flourishing in so many ways...
We just so enjoy watching their personalities unfold.