Jeff and I have been working with B and his words: lots of dialogue, reading, pointing, singing, etc. Essentially his language is delayed because of his ear issues. He has words: dada, mama, dog, Tack, down, hello, here, and so on. He understands much of what we say to him, but he isn't quick to talk back.
I know kids tend to be stronger in one area of development than others, and my kid is very physical. He is dancing, climbing, running, jumping, etc. But he won't talk. We spent twenty minutes at dinner trying to get him to say "fry" or "want" or "yes". He just had a royal meltdown. He is so frustrated and it hurts to watch.
I'm trying not to get discouraged; a lot of moms have told me that around 18 months they just start talking and don't shut up. Any suggestions, other than being patient?
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Just in case...
you aren't on Myspace or Facebook, I want you to see these incredible pics. My cousin Jenna is seriously the most talented artist e-v-e-r. Need proof? Here you go...
She totally made us look cool. How rad.
She totally made us look cool. How rad.
(Does my use of rad negate the coolness? If so, substitute appropriate verbage.)
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
TNG=GOV?
I don't know how you celebrated your Labor Day, but I enjoyed mine by watching the Star Trek: The Next Generation viewer's choice marathon on Sci-Fi channel. Yes, I am serious. Why are you laughing? Please stop, you are hurting my feelings.
I used to adore that show when I was little, mainly because I got to stay up until 9pm. Watching it now, though, I found the experience to be more profound. (Well, as profound as TNG can be.) I thought, "Why are all these astronauts so good-looking?" It's kind of the same thing I think when I watch the DNC and RNC. Don't you think all the candidates and their families are just a bit to0 pretty?
It's probably just me. It usually is.
I used to adore that show when I was little, mainly because I got to stay up until 9pm. Watching it now, though, I found the experience to be more profound. (Well, as profound as TNG can be.) I thought, "Why are all these astronauts so good-looking?" It's kind of the same thing I think when I watch the DNC and RNC. Don't you think all the candidates and their families are just a bit to0 pretty?
It's probably just me. It usually is.
Friday, August 29, 2008
All that you shouldn't talk about
My dad once told me if you wanted to keep a friend you shouldn't talk about money, politics, and religion. My dad is so smart, but I need to have a political moment... I know, I know, I know.
Here it goes: what is McCain thinking? Could his choice for VP be more idiotic? The whole point of politics is playing The game without acknowledging you are playing The game. It's like when my mom and I would sit at Fiesta Mall between Body Shop and the cookie store and talk shit about people. We would "lose" if people saw us staring or making comments. Thin metaphor, but I like it. Clearly he is pandering to the Hillary voters unwilling to commit to Obama. Why else would he pick Palin over Ridge or Lieberman?
People don't always vote for the VPs, but I think in McCains case people should look carefully at his selection because of his age and health. One of the major gripes against Obama is his lack of experience, but we could potentially have a less experienced person if McCain were elected in to office and (god forbid) his fifth bout of cancer is the fatal one.
On a side note, was there an earthquake today or was that the evangelicals falling off their chairs when Palin was announced as McCain's running mate?
Here it goes: what is McCain thinking? Could his choice for VP be more idiotic? The whole point of politics is playing The game without acknowledging you are playing The game. It's like when my mom and I would sit at Fiesta Mall between Body Shop and the cookie store and talk shit about people. We would "lose" if people saw us staring or making comments. Thin metaphor, but I like it. Clearly he is pandering to the Hillary voters unwilling to commit to Obama. Why else would he pick Palin over Ridge or Lieberman?
People don't always vote for the VPs, but I think in McCains case people should look carefully at his selection because of his age and health. One of the major gripes against Obama is his lack of experience, but we could potentially have a less experienced person if McCain were elected in to office and (god forbid) his fifth bout of cancer is the fatal one.
On a side note, was there an earthquake today or was that the evangelicals falling off their chairs when Palin was announced as McCain's running mate?
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Congrats Jeff!
Burdette, the cabinet company Jeff works for, has been going through a lot of changes in format--pretty much like any business. Needless to say, whenever this happens I get nervous. Jeff always tells me I have nothing to worry about, but I can't help it. He is such a loyal and knowledgeable employee; he has been there for over nine years, since he was in high school. Despite the fact the owners seem to love him, I know that it is a private business and they can do whatever they want, whenever they feel like it.
Jeff called me this morning and asked if I could talk. He told me he had been pulled aside by his GM to talk about his position--my stomach bottomed out, I wondered if he had been fired. It was good news, though. The GM told Jeff that he appreciated his energy and intelligence and was moving him to supervise a different, larger part of the shop. Before, he was supervising delivery and QC. It was nice to hear someone openly praising him and backing it up. It isn't a promotion per se, but a much cooler lateral move.
Now he'll see about a raise. Jeff went salary this year and it nearly killed us...
Jeff called me this morning and asked if I could talk. He told me he had been pulled aside by his GM to talk about his position--my stomach bottomed out, I wondered if he had been fired. It was good news, though. The GM told Jeff that he appreciated his energy and intelligence and was moving him to supervise a different, larger part of the shop. Before, he was supervising delivery and QC. It was nice to hear someone openly praising him and backing it up. It isn't a promotion per se, but a much cooler lateral move.
Now he'll see about a raise. Jeff went salary this year and it nearly killed us...
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
I suppose I should mention...
I finished the Twilight series. O-!-M-!-F-!-G. What a ride. Loved 'em. I bought The Host, which is Meyer's "adult" book...though I wonder how "adult" a Mormon chick's book can be. I'm not going to start it right away, I need a Meyer break.
I just started Ophelia, by Lisa Klein. It's another YA (I must be regressing), but I teach Hamlet and I have been told by credible sources that it is a great interpretation/retelling/? of the play.
I just started Ophelia, by Lisa Klein. It's another YA (I must be regressing), but I teach Hamlet and I have been told by credible sources that it is a great interpretation/retelling/? of the play.
I am going to read Brideshead Revisited after that and then I will get to The Host. From there I will resume reading from what I now officially refer to as "the stack". Which, if you are a reader, you know those are the books you have bought with sincere intentions of reading, but the titles are now obscured by a fine layer of dust. Yes, I will get to you soon, my darlings.
I have to admit I have not read like this for a long time. I was telling my friend, Julie, this morning that (serious moment here) reading makes me sad because it reminds me that I am not writing. Sometimes while I am reading I get inspired to write and other times annoyed because I could write the passage better. Does this make sense? I used to love to write and now I don't do it...at all. Well, except for blogging. If you note how often I blog you will see why I need to get back on the writing bandwagon.
Round 2
Severe diaper rash? Check. Snotty nose and nasty cough? Check. Throwing up, etc? Check. Scratchy throats? Check. Multiple runs to Walgreens? Check.
I need bleach, Febreze, and Lysol wipes...Stat. Everything has germs.
I need bleach, Febreze, and Lysol wipes...Stat. Everything has germs.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Mancave my butt
I don't get the whole mancave phenomenon. Seriously. Why do guys need a place to go watch movies, play video games, and get some "R & R"? The last time I checked I was doing the laundry, making dinner, shopping for groceries, tending to sick people, grading papers, cleaning the house, and so on and so forth. Not that Jeff doesn't help, but you know what I mean.
I know some people will say that I get the kitchen or other rooms to decorate , but really think about that.... it's just more space for me to work. I don't get a freaking room for relaxation!
Are wives so intolerable and life so unbearable for men that they need a room with wood paneling, overstuffed chairs, and a big screen TV? (That was a rhetorical question btw.)
Hmph.
I know some people will say that I get the kitchen or other rooms to decorate , but really think about that.... it's just more space for me to work. I don't get a freaking room for relaxation!
Are wives so intolerable and life so unbearable for men that they need a room with wood paneling, overstuffed chairs, and a big screen TV? (That was a rhetorical question btw.)
Hmph.
Read up, bitches!
I was devasted to hear that the next HP movie is being delayed until next SUMMER, but overjoyed to read this. Twilight is coming a whole month earlier to theatres!!!
Katy, do you have enough frequent flyer miles to come for a GNO to the movies? I'm not kidding.
PS- I finished the first one last night and am already halfway thru the second. I am going to have to buy the third and fourth today since the school library is overrun by teenage girls lusting after the books.
Katy, do you have enough frequent flyer miles to come for a GNO to the movies? I'm not kidding.
PS- I finished the first one last night and am already halfway thru the second. I am going to have to buy the third and fourth today since the school library is overrun by teenage girls lusting after the books.
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