Saturday, September 09, 2006
days like today
It's days like today when I think I really can't keep saying, "he's such a happy boy." He has a day like today about once every week or two, when he's basically deeply sorrowful and 80% inconsolable 80% of the night and day. We're supposed to know what's wrong and we have no clue. With exactly the right combination of singing and holding and rocking and nuzzling he just might reach homeostasis for a short while, but anything can throw it. Anything.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Lars' new friend Meredith
Big news at the Kynvi house is that by some miraculous act of grace, Meredith walked into our lives yesterday and accepted the position of Lars' main Thursday connection. If I had to sit down and design the perfect person to hang out with Lars (aside from moms, of course), I couldn't have done better than Meredith. He turned on the charm and won her heart in mere minutes, and we couldn't be happier.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Lars in his Little Room
The Little Room is a fantastic learning environment designed by Danish psychologist and vision educator Lilli Nielsen. It's amazing & Lars loves it! His was purchased for him by Grandma, Mormor, and his Godparents Lisa & John. It's the only place he can really play independently.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
9/5/06
I thought I'd make a little place where it's easier to keep up with news on Lars & Joa than our old website. It desperately needs to be updated, but I just don't have the time right now!
Lars is just about to turn 2 1/2. He's still sitting pretty well independently, but also still likes to lower himself (slowly) down, and then he can't get back up. No independent mobility yet. Lots of wonderful sounds, and no names for anything. Around 31 pounds, and pushing 3'3".
Suzie, Lars' fabulous vision teacher, was here today. They worked in his yellow cube chair & with the table, working on reaching out to feel and examine toys, turn switches on. Is he responding when we hold various things up by his ears? Is he looking? That first time he reached right out and hit the yellow switch, but after that very spotty. Then worked with him and the shopping cart, trying to get him to take a step or two. He was happy and worked well for her.
Speech therapy came at 5:30--we woke him from a nap: not happy! Grumpy, whining about everything except just rocking.
Joa & Gannon played outside almost all day; it was so beautiful! Trying to get the house ready to sell. Got the dining room moved back to the dining room. Looks good.
Lars is just about to turn 2 1/2. He's still sitting pretty well independently, but also still likes to lower himself (slowly) down, and then he can't get back up. No independent mobility yet. Lots of wonderful sounds, and no names for anything. Around 31 pounds, and pushing 3'3".
Suzie, Lars' fabulous vision teacher, was here today. They worked in his yellow cube chair & with the table, working on reaching out to feel and examine toys, turn switches on. Is he responding when we hold various things up by his ears? Is he looking? That first time he reached right out and hit the yellow switch, but after that very spotty. Then worked with him and the shopping cart, trying to get him to take a step or two. He was happy and worked well for her.
Speech therapy came at 5:30--we woke him from a nap: not happy! Grumpy, whining about everything except just rocking.
Joa & Gannon played outside almost all day; it was so beautiful! Trying to get the house ready to sell. Got the dining room moved back to the dining room. Looks good.
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