Year 1 to 2

AWB
I couldn't sleep one night and thought about how I can hardly remember AWB from one year to 2. I see the photos of her and how we kind of continued the birthdate shots. But year 1 to 2 is a blur. What happened from then?

Weaned at 18th months--I remember that vaguely because my boob leaked at work.
20 months and not so much of the talking--While other kids were putting together words, like "Mami move" from Isabella, AWB wasn't talking, wasn't calling either of us Mamma or Daddy.
Birthday--We spent her 1st birthday at JYW's with Mami and she was tougher, I remember.
Evaluated at MGH at almost 2 years and found to be fine. Months of Early Intervention didn't seem to be helping us determine if there were developmental delays.
Hearing tests, I do remember those with the initial results being not so good.
No photos at all, because we refused to take photos and sit still, unlike the cooperative model I had when she couldn't really walk.
Refused to wear a Halloween costume at all. The goldfish was on her body for only 10 minutes at Stacie Smith's party and for 5 minutes during trick or treat.

If I moved backwards from the Fall, we did managed to get AWB to wear the Tigger and Octopus costumes. Amazing. There are photos too. I have hope for Halloween costumes at least. Loved the first two tries at pony riding. Started preschool and is learning to like it. I doubt she will ever love it.

Summer--not many classes but went swimming in an outside pool. I loved doing that with her. Seemed to get along well with Kat at Early Intervention and made real progress with her lessons. Stopped Kindermusik classes because they seemed like the same ole thing and Maggie didn't seem like she was teaching as much. Started dancing at home to music and I had the idea of signing her up for actual dance classes. Went home in August only to have AWB hate the ocean.

Spring--loved all her classes at Arlington Boys and Girls Club, especially the mini music maker class. Continued with her Friday playgroup at ABGC and went to the Fox Library every Tuesday. Mami was here to celebrate her birthday to 2 years old. We had an Easter Egg Hunt.

Winter--Started EI with Kat and had episodes where she cried uncontrollably if she was woken from a nap. Went to Kindermusik on Thursday, Mini Music on Mondays. We stayed home for Christmas and had a big party on Christmas Day.

HKB
A phone call from Karen Dorman made HKB call Dr. Barth about his dad. His mom's optimism has been a concern for everyone. He was open to any treatment that HKB's dad wanted but he seemed to be pointing us in the direction of no more treatment and a transfer to a skilled nursing facility. HKB's parents do not seem to have the same opinion and are still convinced after two solid days of discussion to be set on going home. Dr. Barth does not think that HKB's mom can handle it and it is dangerous for him to be there. This is such a difficult decision and I don't think HKB's parents are thinking clearly.

This Weekend
Saturday was running errands and having lunch at Cheesecake Factory. It was an expensive day. Sunday we went to Shelburne Farms for the pony rides, only to have AWB be overwhelmed by Linda. No pony rides, no rides on the tractors, no walk in the hay maze, no eating of cider donuts. A bummer all around. Then off to the Applefield Farm for egg rolls, produce and raspberries for Ben.

I made the mistake of thinking that AWB on only 1 hour of napping could then go to Whole Foods. No I had to carry her around the store and only after a bit did she consent to walk on her own, holding my hand. I was exhausted.

AWB has a cold but that night, I cried for the craziness that she put me through. She had to touch me repeatedly, throughout the night. Finally, HKB had to come and get her and take her downstairs. I was at my wit's end. I did manage to sleep but now I am sick!