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January 16, 2003
My little Sethman is growing up way too fast!!! His speech is phenomenal! I guess he just needed a push from the therapist. He is using full sentences and naming many objects. He also is remembering places we have been for example the carwash. We went past it yesterday and Seth said carwash /sucker. They always give him a sucker when we go through. It’s so exciting to hear him tell me what he’s thinking and what he needs or wants. The only problem I am having now is he will not be quiet! I know this is a good thing but, I would like some time to myself particularly when I watch all those reality shows. Yes, I have been suckered in to Joe Millionaire, The Bachelorette and I can’t wait for Survivor to start up again!!! My poor little boy is going to be a reality T.V. junkie all because of me! In the summer I like to be out and about so, I hope that will even things out. Here in Wisconsin it’s just too cold to go out during the winter.
*No more speech therapy*
Last week Wednesday A – Seth’s Speech Therapist evaluated Seth’s progress again. Well, what we found is Seth is right on track and doesn’t need the therapy anymore. It was a bittersweet ending as Seth and I really enjoyed meeting with A. We will miss her but, are glad Seth is progressing as well as he is. She did ask me to give her a call in a month to let her know how Seth is doing. She also said if I felt that he was falling behind again not to hesitate coming back. She also mentioned that when I have the baby don’t be surprised if Seth regressing in any way. She said it would most likely happen three months after the baby is born. That’s when Seth will realize this kid is here to stay and he can’t do anything about it. I guess will cross that bridge when it comes. I am curious to see what will happen then.
*It’s MINE!!! , I want to do it!!! & Showing signs of fear*
Seth is going through everything is MINE phase again. This time it’s geared at Steve and me. We will ask to see something he has and he say’s just in that right tone NO! That’s MINE!!! My way of dealing with this seems to be working quite well fortunately for us. I tell him nicely “yes that is yours. Please, let mommy/daddy see it for a minute and we’ll give it right back”. I also tell him you need to share your making us sad. I’d say this way is working 90% of the time.
Just this past two weeks Seth has learned to say and mean it - I want to do it myself! He loves picking out his P. J.’s and he is not shy to tell us what ones he wants. He also loves undressing and redressing himself. He doesn’t get new cloths just the ones he is wearing at the time. For the most part he does pretty well redressing himself and he does show that he has lots of patience. He doesn’t hesitate to ask me for help if he really need it either. It’s pretty funny to see him when the cloths are all back on. He usually has his pants on inside out and his shirt on sideways or backwards. He has a fit if he can’t take the straw off his juice box open it and stick it the juice box himself. He does pretty well but, he needs assistance from us when inserting the straw otherwise we are left with a sticky mess. That’s when he says “I do it myself” or “Seth do it”! He doesn’t get too frustrated except when he’s tired or he gets mad because he really wants to do it himself and he just isn’t quite capable of it yet. When this happens I tend to tell him “Seth, you are growing so fast and becoming a big boy but, sometime you need help with things. Don’t be sad even mommy needs help sometimes. I am not sure if he understands this concept yet but, it seems to settle him down. He loves to eat with a spoon and fork as well but, will ask for help if he need it.
Recently Seth has been showing signs of being fearful. He has seen the movie Spiderman a few times. (I know it’s not really a children’s movie but, Seth just loves Spiderman) Well, he has become fearful of the spider that bites in the beginning. Now when he sees a spider in pictures he says Spiderman bite. He likes to talk about it with us and he tends to show signs of being shy and wanting to be by us when he isn’t comfortable as well. As I told you in my last entry Seth has been sleeping in our bed with us again. To refresh your memory it was my choice not Seth’s. I was just too tired and my hormones were out of whack I felt better when he was with us. Well, he got Monster INC. for Christmas and I think he scared that monsters are going to come out of the closet. The reason I think he is having this fear is that I asked him why he doesn’t want to sleep in his own bed/crib. One of the times I asked him he said monsters. I could be off though as he has never said this again. I really think he will do better in a big boy bed verses the crib so I think we will need to start looking for one. With that thought I am going to head into the big boy bed/room progress.
*Thinking about a big boy bed*
A few months back I think I mentioned we have Seth’s wallpaper border for his new room. We have yet to put it up. What’s stalling us? Well, the room that Seth will be moved into is now the computer room. We are not sure on where we are going to go with the computers and all the office stuff. I think they will have to be moved into our room for awhile. We are thinking of finishing off our basement but, that takes time and planning and don’t forget the money! Plus, I am learning Steve and I tend to be somewhat of procrastinators when it comes to big projects. The border we have chosen for Seth’s big boy room is of motorcross bikes as Seth just loves them. I also think it will grow with him then I won’t have to change his room until he’s quite a bit older. The walls are a creamy tan color so they will not need any paint as the color goes well with the border.
I think Seth will do much better in a bed then the crib. I think that the crib feels to confining to him at this point. He is 2 and half years already. I think it’s time for the big boy bed. I have been asking him if he wants one and he says “I want car one”. My good friend Dawn’s son, Jacob has the Little Likes red car bed. So I know exactly what Seth is talking about. I don’t think it’s the one we’ll end up choosing as it really won’t fit into the theme we have chosen for his room. I also can’t make up my mind if I want to get him a full size or twin bed. Decisions, decisions!!! I think sometimes there are too many I’ll never be able too choose. Well I hope instead of writing about this it will get started soon! I let you know on any progress we have made.
*The dry lip problem*
Seth has ultra dry lips this winter. They look horrible! The problem is he picks at them until they are cracked and bleeding. He says owies and hurts mommy. I keep telling Seth to not pick his lips and then they won’t hurt but, he keeps doing it anyway. I have tried just about everything to stop him from doing this but, nothing is working. I lather his lips in Chapstick, Carmex, Blistik you name it I’ve tried it! Any one out there ever experienced this with their child? What did you do for them? I have even asked a doctor and she told me to just keep lathering his lips in any of the above products listed. Does any one know of anything that works wonders? I greatly appreciate any suggestions as I am running out of options here.
*TOY R’ US new layout*
Okay, is it just me or does everyone like the old setup better. I know this store is a chain throughout the US but, I am not sure if all their stores have gone from nice big long spacious aisles to cramped areas where I can never find what I’m looking for! Has yours changed? I think our store changed sometime in November. The first time I saw the new format was in December. I swear I kept bumping into people and their carts. I felt like the store was so small. It made me so frustrated not being able to find what I was looking for. It also ended up taking some of the fun out of being there for me. As I shopped I noticed other shoppers walking around aimlessly looking for this or that and not being able to find it. I even asked someone how they liked it and they told me they liked the old format better. They were also experiencing the same problems I was. I have actually gone back after Christmas to see if it was just too many people that made it frustrating to me. I do have to say it was a bit easier to get around with out all the people but, I still like the old set up. I am curious to know what all of you think about it? That’s if you have one in your area and have seen the changes.
Well that’s all I have for this entry. Hope everyone is doing well and had a great start to the New Year!!!
(((HUGS)))
Kathy, Seth & LSP who is kicking me! :o)
P.S. I have finally been moved to PT. Feel free to hop on over there if you want to know how the PG going. My diary is under Kathy K. :o)
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