Guest guest Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Woo Hoo! Ian is 3 today! In true toddler style, Ian has chosen today to feel under the weather. We'll see how his Bob the Builder/ the Train party goes this afternoon. I invited 2 of our close friends/families which totals 10 children! Yikes. I don't really expect Ian to fully comprehend today. I'm just hoping he wants to blow out the candles. All we are going to do is have cake and open presents. The older kids will just go off and play with each other since they are all buddies. I feel sad today for some reason. Does anyone understand? On the FANTASTIC side: last night I was putting Ian to bed. As we walked by Daddy, Dad said " Night night Ian " . Ian replied immediately with " Night Dat. " I was FLOORED!!!! It sounded like a real conversation. I think it WAS a real conversation. He went on to do the same to his 2 siblings. Pam mom to Noah (7), Olivia (5.9) and Ian (3!!! severely Apraxic, CAPD? and motor planning issues) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 HAPPY BIRTHDAY IAN, and GREAT TALKING!!! YEAH! Pam wrote: > Woo Hoo! Ian is 3 today! > > In true toddler style, Ian has chosen today to feel under the > weather. We'll see how his Bob the Builder/ the Train party > goes this afternoon. I invited 2 of our close friends/families > which totals 10 children! Yikes. > > I don't really expect Ian to fully comprehend today. I'm just > hoping he wants to blow out the candles. All we are going to do is > have cake and open presents. The older kids will just go off and > play with each other since they are all buddies. > > I feel sad today for some reason. Does anyone understand? > > On the FANTASTIC side: last night I was putting Ian to bed. As we > walked by Daddy, Dad said " Night night Ian " . Ian replied > immediately with " Night Dat. " I was FLOORED!!!! It sounded like a > real conversation. I think it WAS a real conversation. He went on > to do the same to his 2 siblings. > > Pam > mom to Noah (7), Olivia (5.9) and Ian (3!!! severely Apraxic, CAPD? > and motor planning issues) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Happy Birthday to Ian!! And what a wonderful gift he gave his parents lastnight! I do understand your ambiguous feelings, don't be hard on yourself. Birthdays and other milestons are naturally times of reflection and comparisons to other children we are raising or same aged peers. I know I am nervous about how I will react on my son's (he is now 2.5) 3 year birthday. I will definitely be grateful for his health and the chance for him to turn 3, but yet disappointed that he will seem just that much further behind from his peers (at least in the communication department). It is important that you acknowledge your feelings, good and bad. Be true to yourself. You and Ian have another year ahead of you that will consist of great progress! Enjoy your day!! ~Tracey in WI > Woo Hoo! Ian is 3 today! > > In true toddler style, Ian has chosen today to feel under the > weather. We'll see how his Bob the Builder/ the Train party > goes this afternoon. I invited 2 of our close friends/families > which totals 10 children! Yikes. > > I don't really expect Ian to fully comprehend today. I'm just > hoping he wants to blow out the candles. All we are going to do is > have cake and open presents. The older kids will just go off and > play with each other since they are all buddies. > > I feel sad today for some reason. Does anyone understand? > > On the FANTASTIC side: last night I was putting Ian to bed. As we > walked by Daddy, Dad said " Night night Ian " . Ian replied > immediately with " Night Dat. " I was FLOORED!!!! It sounded like a > real conversation. I think it WAS a real conversation. He went on > to do the same to his 2 siblings. > > Pam > mom to Noah (7), Olivia (5.9) and Ian (3!!! severely Apraxic, CAPD? > and motor planning issues) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Hi Pam, Happy, Happy Birthday Ian! Sorry he is feeling under the weather - Simon was the same way the day of my sister's wedding. I think it is okay you feel a little sad. Ian is your baby AND he starts pre-school tomorrow. I'm assuming this will be the first time in a long time you won't have a little one at home. I hope Ian feels better for his party and I can't wait to hear about his first day at pre-school. GREAT news about his 'conversation' last night - I definately think that counts. ESPECIALLY since he repeated it to his siblings. I have a feeling that pre-school is really going to help him blossom and we are going to see great things from Mr. Ian this year. Janice noaholiviaian <p.haselow@...> wrote: Woo Hoo! Ian is 3 today! In true toddler style, Ian has chosen today to feel under the weather. We'll see how his Bob the Builder/ the Train party goes this afternoon. I invited 2 of our close friends/families which totals 10 children! Yikes. I don't really expect Ian to fully comprehend today. I'm just hoping he wants to blow out the candles. All we are going to do is have cake and open presents. The older kids will just go off and play with each other since they are all buddies. I feel sad today for some reason. Does anyone understand? On the FANTASTIC side: last night I was putting Ian to bed. As we walked by Daddy, Dad said " Night night Ian " . Ian replied immediately with " Night Dat. " I was FLOORED!!!! It sounded like a real conversation. I think it WAS a real conversation. He went on to do the same to his 2 siblings. Pam mom to Noah (7), Olivia (5.9) and Ian (3!!! severely Apraxic, CAPD? and motor planning issues) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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