Snow and More Snow

This past week we were hit with 10+ inches of snow! Now to some of you that is nothing but we have not had that much snow since 1982! I remember that winter because I thought we would get snowed in like they did once on Little House on the Prairie. I remember opening the door and hoping (not sure how) that on the other side it would be all snow and we wouldn't be able to get out! Luckily for the sanity of my Mother, that did not happen!

Since we are all still fighting some sort of cold, I did not want the boys to stay out too long. It took us a good 20 minutes to get bundled up so we could go play for all of 10 minutes! 



I think he might get lost!



My little devil made a great angel!

We really had a great time though. However Zachary fell down face first in the snow, busted his lip a tiny bit and lost a glove! He's a tough cookie and still giggled! Jonathan just had a blast! Jason plans on taking him sledding tomorrow so we will see how that goes!

Jonathan is doing great at school. Coming out of his shell, improving in all areas and reading to me! It baffles my mind what he can do now! We try to read every night and I swear every night he knows a few more words. It's great!

Zachary still refuses to go on the potty and still wakes up screaming one or 2 times a night and will end up in my bed by midnight. I don't know if it is his sleep apnea, night terrors or habit. Jonathan out grew it by 3 so maybe Z will out grow it soon...I hope!

2011 is the year of change

And that is my New Years Resolution!

The first visible change is the title of my blog. While I will always continue to pray for my Z and his big brother JD, I think I can say that the worst is behind us with Z. It's a new year and I told myself it is the year of change and by that I mean change for the better!

For 2011, I vow to:

• update my blog at least once a month
• work on my patience with the kids
• not stress over housework as much
• be kinder to strangers
• get more physical activity
• spend more time with my husband
• take care of myself

These are not in any particular order but I decided to be kinder to myself this year and not expect so much from myself so that I can enjoy what I have. Life is too short. A good friend has been pointing that out to me lately and I thank her!

Now about the boys...

Jonathan is in kindergarten. He has adjusted very well but still has a hard time on Mondays. He likes learning and I love watching him learn. He is starting to read and he told me he loves math. He also seems to like the girls! He is a sweet boy and so sensitive. I am so very proud of him. I feel like he gets neglected a bit due to all of Zachary's needs so Jason and I are both trying to make sure we spend time with each of the boys alone and obviously together. My buddy also turned 6 and is a very big  boy! He is 49.5" tall and 72lbs! I can see my grocery bill being more than my mortgage in a few years!

Zachary is doing amazing! Looking  back to where we were 3 years ago, I never ever imagined how far he would come. He is walking, running, talking and learning so much!!! At 3 years old Zachary aged out of the First Steps program. He did not qualify for Physical or Speech therapy with the special school district. This was a sad and yet happy moment! I felt he needed a bit more but his speech really truly has taken off and he knows so much and is communicating so well. He is getting there physically...he can walk down the steps using a rail and this was a HUGE milestone for him and he has worked very hard to get here. We are trying to potty train but he has no interest. The psychologist we saw said not to expect anything until 3.5 years old because Z is just not there yet. So we encourage it but don't put too much pressure on him. He's a tiny guy but he sure is mighty!!!

Well that is long enough of an entry for today. If I can figure out how to do this from my "smart phone" then I will update more often.

Wishing you all the best for 2011!