September 16, 2018

Levi: (7 years old)
Doesn't look forward to school. Says it's hard. He gets headaches frequently at the end of the day due to mentally working hard. Finally outgrew bedwetting at night around his birthday. He told me later he would wake up at night and need to go, but wouldn't want to get out of bed and would go back to sleep. He would wet his bed later in the night. Got diagnosis from genetic testing. He was positive for the NF1 mutation. We're working on a 504 plan in school to help with his lack of fine motor skills. He doesn't qualify of OT through school. He's a good eater. Loves fruit. Will eat almost anything. Sleeps about 10 hours at night. Makes his bed every morning without being asked. Into Superheroes. Favorite shoe is My Little Pony. He's a good reader. Enjoys Dragon Master books. These are the only books he has ever looked forward to reading. Sharks are his favorite. Has shark teeth. He has a "collection" of toys under his bed. Wants to be an animal researcher when he grows up. Started swimming lessons. As I put him to bed he chit chat the most with me. Will open up and talk about his day. Doesn't like to talk in public. Gets scared in Primary if has to talk in front of others. Pesters Malachi, but always wants him to play. Favorite subject in school is Gym. Rides his bike to school. Makes messes just to disorganize things. He goes on and on with stories he tells. He has a creative imagination. Loves to play with babies. Likes to have the attention on him. Loves to wrestle with Adrian. He reasons and thinks through things.

Malachi (5.5 years old):
Outgrew bedwetting as well. "Loves" school. Is very shy in school and doesn't dare talk to anyone or his teacher. He is so helpful. Makes sure everyone is happy and included. Even his teacher noticed this. When he gets excited he jumps continuously. "Frets" when there is a suspenseful moment in a show. "Hates" church. Says he doesn't like to sit the whole time. Very picky eater. Eats applesauce, V8 juice and pancakes. Very organized. Will put toys and things back in package to store. Very independent. Doesn't want help. Very obedient. Doesn't want to do wrong. Cute smile. Loves to snuggle and sing songs at night before bed. Uses his imagination to make up stories. Likes to ride his bike. Finished his reading lessons. Reads well. Likes "Biscuit" books. Likes to talk about his day. Into superheroes. Superman his favorite. Wants to save up money fo a Golden Retriever. Likes to wrestle with Adrian. Never gives up, goes all out. Started swimming lessons, excited about them. Sleeps 10 hours at night. Still a little slurred speech.

Maya (2.5 years old ):
Talks well. Can communicate all needs. Says "potty" words like the boys. Very expressive. Will say "go away". Independent. She'll tell me "you stay here" so she can do things herself. When we take the boys to school she'll say "school, again?" Loves to try on clothes and shoes. I can't tell her what to wear. She hates her hair combed. She'll frequently turn and give me hug when combing her hair. Has her crib full of stuffed animals. Loves her teddy bear the most. Has an imaginary bumblebee. Holds it in her hands. Puts it in her pocket. Swings it on the swing. Gets mad if we eat or squish  her bumblebee. Plays "take your nose game". She always throws my nose down the crack. Gets mad if I throw her nose. She always has to stick our noses back on. Wearing size 2 clothes and size 7 shoes. Rides her bike. Plays with boys. Misses the boys when they are at school. Won't nap if I don't tire her out. Enjoys nursery. Loves to dance and shake booty. Still sucks right thumb and puts left hand down pants. Can climb out of crib, but only if I tell her to. Only gotten out once on own. Sleeps about 11 hours at night and a 2 hour nap during day. Loves babies. Prefers me over Adrian. Likes to read books. Likes to wrestle with boys and Adrian. Eats little breakfast, big dinner. Picky, but will eat most things. Has to do what the boys are doing. She is goofy and spunky. Loves to sing. Favorite song "twinkle twinkle little star". I have to sing that before bed, along with "You are my sunshine". Says "big poop coming" and runs to the toilet when she needs to go. Says "hate my room" and wants to sleep in Levi's bed.

Adrian:
Has the most back pain he's ever had. Started seeing a chiropractor. Helps a bit. Still doesn't sleep well due to back pain. Moonlighting. Makes $1,ooo a day when moonlighting. Travels 3-4 hours in the car most days. Commute is wearing on him. Signed a contract to work in Colorado Springs next July. Dislikes residency. Trying to lose weight. Worst shape of his life. EQP and in charge of teaching Sunday School. Watches tv to decompress. Still drives Mini Cooper, hopes it will last.

Tammy:
At home most of the time. Had a kidney stone in the summer. Adrian was out of town of course. Calling in church is the Primary Secretary. I'm busy with the kids. Summer was hard. Trying to lose weight. Lost some. Drive a big F250. Pain to drive in the city. Hard to Park. My anxiety going places is where will I park? Got my ears pierced in April. Let Adrian do it. He numbed my ears and I didn't feel a thing. Been getting laser hair removal on my face. Done at Dr. Rosenberg's office, the Derm program director.