Eva's Chaos: November 2008

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Sweet Potatoes

First foods - Sweet Potatoes. Brogan is really grubbing on this!

Happy Turkey Day

We found a craft online for Audrey to do because she had so much energy! We also had her empty the silverware from the dishwasher and put it away. She likes that job.

Audrey is so funny!

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Brogan and Down syndrome and his big sister

I don't know about anyone else - but when I look at my son, I just see how cute and beautiful he is. Is there something wrong with parents of Ds kids? I don't think so. I really don't see anything wrong with our boy. I want a recount.

I think my daughter is beautiful too, and she doesn't have Ds. She adores her brother and thinks that he is a beautiful baby boy. She's a little too young to understand that her brother has Ds, or even what that means. She does know he is beautiful, he is hers, and she loves him.

We've gotten a few books about different kids for her to look at and we read them to her. She's also been a part of the hop-a-thons for Jerry's kids. It seems to me that she's indifferent to kids with disabilities - at least at this young age. She just doesn't think they're different or weird.

She saw him through his days in the NICU, and it was hard for her. I realized how hard when we were moving last month, and I had gone into the store to get her a "Moon Pie". Her brother started crying, and she couldn't find a bottle, she couldn't show him a toy or do anything that would make him stop. By the time that I got back to the car, SHE was crying. When I asked her what was wrong, she said that "Brogan was crying and I couldn't make him stop! I don't want him to go back to the hospital.".

That made me feel like such a bad mom for including Audrey in the visits to Brogan in the NICU, but how could I not let her see her brother. It's hard for her, but I told her that we take good care of him and he will be ok. If he's crying, he's just upset and she knew that mommy would be right back.

It hurts my heart so much to see the effect all of this has had on her. She is my precious darling girl - long awaited for. Brogan is my precious darling boy - also very long awaited for and very wanted.

Audrey and Brogan, June 6 2008

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Harley Boy

Love this shirt! Cute shirt from the Harley shop over in Idaho. I thought the picture was pretty cute AND THEN I noticed the THUMBS UP - HA. He's a rider already. His dad, his mom, his mom's dad, his dad's dad... all the grandpas are riders. He's born to it.

Me WANT - Harley Davidson

JUST one thing - can't Harley Davidson use the correct grammar? "I WANT A HARLEY" is so much better. He's working so hard on his core muscles for sitting. can't a supposed american icon work just as hard to be literate? Brogan is so strong and happy to work out. He loves the exercises we do with him, and he's not floppy or weak. This makes us really glad.

Roasting Marshmallows

Audrey's first time roasting marshmallows! We lived in town and never were able to make a "camp fire" before. But out here, we've got such a nice place to go hiking and make camp fires and have all kinds of fun! This will be great when her Girl Scouts are looking for activities! We're thinking archery, camping, making a fire, bird watching... and more.

Audrey Roasting a Marshmallow! Nov. 23, 2008

Big Boy Bathtime

First big boy bath without the "newborn sling". Look at my darling boy - he is so absolutely charming!

We decided to let Brogan have a bath in his tub sitting up! He had a great time and did so well!

Brogan 6 1/2 months

I'm so proud of Brogan. He is a very good baby. I remember how demanding his sister was, and am so thankful to have a boy. I don't think having a boy that has Down syndrome has anything to do with his loving disposition, I just think he's a real sweetie to begin with.