November 10, 2014
October 25, 2014
How Occupational Therapy is working out for Sensory Processing Disorder
KJ has successfully completed three OT visits. She says that it's the most fun she's ever had in her "whole life!". :)
The first visit, I quietly observed. My eyes constantly filled up with tears, with each new activity. There was something so extremely different about watching KJ accomplish tasks that would/could normally cause major meltdowns and major tears of frustration. She was so relaxed. She, for the first time in a very long time, looked like a happy, joyful, kid again! I couldn't help but be overwhelmed with emotion as I watched her balance, climb, zip-line, problem solve, and push herself to reach her goals --all with such a great sense of pride and self-control (she's normally way too tough on herself and constantly overwhelmed or frustrated, especially when trying new things or trying to do something she's uncomfortable with).
The first visit, I quietly observed. My eyes constantly filled up with tears, with each new activity. There was something so extremely different about watching KJ accomplish tasks that would/could normally cause major meltdowns and major tears of frustration. She was so relaxed. She, for the first time in a very long time, looked like a happy, joyful, kid again! I couldn't help but be overwhelmed with emotion as I watched her balance, climb, zip-line, problem solve, and push herself to reach her goals --all with such a great sense of pride and self-control (she's normally way too tough on herself and constantly overwhelmed or frustrated, especially when trying new things or trying to do something she's uncomfortable with).
October 18, 2014
October 2014: Sensory Awareness Month (and what it means to my family now)
It's 3:11am and I just can't sleep. I"ve been awake since 7am, yesterday morning. I just can't turn my mind off tonight... so much to sift through...Last week, KJ was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD).
M y K J h a s S P D. (and "highly suspected Aspergers")
I'm pretty sure none of this has sunk in, for me, yet. Because if it had, I wouldn't still feel light headed, nervous, anxious, sad, and very confused every time I'm reminded of the realities we are facing . . . would I? I mean, having the "official diagnoses", of SPD, doesn't change much around here. Life still goes on as it did before the diagnoses (with major modifications on the parental side). Our KJ is still "our little KJ". It did, however, bring a huge sense of relief. Really. It confirmed my 'mommy intuitions'.
September 15, 2014
Ready to shine my sink already!
I have SERIOUSLY been trying to "shine my sink" for three weeks now. I'm pretty sure this is week number four. Dishes just never go away. Like NEVER! After dinner, I just don't have energy, or motivation, to get up and clean more dishes --again! I can't be the only one.
Do we own too many dishes? Is there a such thing as a 'perfect amount' to own? I'm seriously ready to just throw everything away and start fresh. Really.
I came across FlyLady.net, and I am loving everything I read. I'm currently just trying to 'get started'. Her very First Baby Step is to Shine Your Sink. That's supposed to be 'Day 1' of her Baby Steps. ha! How about 'Month 1'?! :(
Do we own too many dishes? Is there a such thing as a 'perfect amount' to own? I'm seriously ready to just throw everything away and start fresh. Really.
I came across FlyLady.net, and I am loving everything I read. I'm currently just trying to 'get started'. Her very First Baby Step is to Shine Your Sink. That's supposed to be 'Day 1' of her Baby Steps. ha! How about 'Month 1'?! :(
Sitting here crying, letting it all out for a bit.
4am... (this might be a bunch of "ramblings")
I'm literally sitting here crying over reading things about large families and how to "make it all work". I probably don't really fall into the "large family" category, but, for me, we are a large family right now. I say "right now" only because, I'm sure once the twins get a bit older, things won't feel so repetitive? ...where I feel I'm doing for 4, maybe even 5, toddlers
And I really haven't blogged much about a lot of other things that have been going on in my life, but I strongly believe that KJ has SPD, Sensory Processing Disorder, or something similar. (I've done online assessments, from great sites I've found, and too much lines up and points in that direction. It's sad, heartbreaking, frustrating, concerning, but, please understand where I am coming from when I also say, "relieving". So much has gone on for so many years. And there is a sense of relief feeling like my 'mommy intuition' hasn't been crazy... It may not be that she just doesn't care. It may be
I'm literally sitting here crying over reading things about large families and how to "make it all work". I probably don't really fall into the "large family" category, but, for me, we are a large family right now. I say "right now" only because, I'm sure once the twins get a bit older, things won't feel so repetitive? ...where I feel I'm doing for 4, maybe even 5, toddlers
And I really haven't blogged much about a lot of other things that have been going on in my life, but I strongly believe that KJ has SPD, Sensory Processing Disorder, or something similar. (I've done online assessments, from great sites I've found, and too much lines up and points in that direction. It's sad, heartbreaking, frustrating, concerning, but, please understand where I am coming from when I also say, "relieving". So much has gone on for so many years. And there is a sense of relief feeling like my 'mommy intuition' hasn't been crazy... It may not be that she just doesn't care. It may be
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