We have been busy bees since we moved from Washington. We have had some family stuff going on and it's been a rough road, but we are striving through to make it work.Aiden is doing so well! He is now 18 months old! I can't believe how big he is getting and so fast. He's chatting up a storm and everyone says he is a busy boy. He is on the go all the time, all day long.
And people wonder why I am so tired by the end of the day. To say the least, if Aiden is napping chance are I am as well. LOL He is still very into books and Elmo. He doesn't watch much TV, except when Elmo is on. He is branching out with the characters on Sesame Street, now liking Cookie Monster and Big Bird. I have found that he DOESN'T like Abby Cadabby, unless it's her as a puppet. I don't think he likes computer animation, he tunes out all of it. Apparently he only likes the cartoons and the puppets.
And people wonder why I am so tired by the end of the day. To say the least, if Aiden is napping chance are I am as well. LOL He is still very into books and Elmo. He doesn't watch much TV, except when Elmo is on. He is branching out with the characters on Sesame Street, now liking Cookie Monster and Big Bird. I have found that he DOESN'T like Abby Cadabby, unless it's her as a puppet. I don't think he likes computer animation, he tunes out all of it. Apparently he only likes the cartoons and the puppets. 
It's been a crazy couple of months. Everyone here at home seemed to be battling some kind of bug for a month, I was terribly sick - barely able to get out of bed. Aiden was sick with some kind of cold, which of course I got too, and he has been teething on and off now getting his molars. He now has a total of 12 teeth. My nephew Jeff graduated from Buchanan High School. He did an awesome job of keeping his grades at mostly A's and a couple B's though his 13 years of school. We are proud of him. He is headed to Fresno City to get his basic education and then hoping to go to FSU Fresno or possibly CalPoly. He wants to be an Engineer of some kind.A few weeks ago Chris and Michelle confirmed that Wyatt is Autistic. We are all heart broken 
over it, but we aren't really surprised. We had all said that he has all the signs and actions, but having it confirmed is a whole other ball game. He now is spending lots of time in therapy. They are helping him meet his milestones and exercise his mind and body. He is such a smart kid! He can already read small words like ball, when, there... Shel has worked with him so much, he is thriving in so many areas. He turns 2 today, and I imagine that Shel and Chris can't believe the whirl-wind experience they have been through with him so far. He is very time consuming, but so worth it when he figures things out and the light goes on.
over it, but we aren't really surprised. We had all said that he has all the signs and actions, but having it confirmed is a whole other ball game. He now is spending lots of time in therapy. They are helping him meet his milestones and exercise his mind and body. He is such a smart kid! He can already read small words like ball, when, there... Shel has worked with him so much, he is thriving in so many areas. He turns 2 today, and I imagine that Shel and Chris can't believe the whirl-wind experience they have been through with him so far. He is very time consuming, but so worth it when he figures things out and the light goes on.Due to the impact that Autism is going to have on our lives, I have decided to to the Walk for Autism on October in Modesto - Or that is the hope. http://www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=347224&lis=0&kntae347224=977A6B2D09454C83B88B0F6388D2EC4D&team=3771007&tlteam=0
You don't have to walk to be part of the team, you don't even have to attended. It would be great if I could have some support from my friends and family. So far I have ONE
supporter/team mate - My sister-in-law Jennifer. I don't even think she will make it to the walk since she will be very close to her due date. I may be alone in this. But that's ok, I'm still doing it!!! Wyatt is important to me and that's what it's all about. Some how what I do for this will benefit him or another kid just like him. It will come around full circle.
supporter/team mate - My sister-in-law Jennifer. I don't even think she will make it to the walk since she will be very close to her due date. I may be alone in this. But that's ok, I'm still doing it!!! Wyatt is important to me and that's what it's all about. Some how what I do for this will benefit him or another kid just like him. It will come around full circle.Hope all is well with everyone out there, near and far. We miss a lot of you!! Don't forget to keep in touch with us and keep us in your prayers.
