Wordless Wednesday: I'm 8 months old and my sister loves me!

Bubbles

Morgan LOVES bubbles!! It is finally Spring here and we've been enjoying "bubble" afternoons outside. We spend and hour or two basking in the sun and blowing bubbles in the backyard. At first I would blow the bubbles and she would chase them around, but then she wanted to try it herself. After I considered all the potential messiness and possible spilled bubble "stuff" I decided to let her try it. She was determined! It took her several tries, but she did it! She was very careful about putting the wand in the bubbles and figured out just how much she needed to blow to make the bubbles come out. To show you how much she loves them...today it has been rainy. We needed to go to the grocery store and I told her we were going outside. She was very upset when she realized that she was going in the car, not the backyard and yelled "bubbles!" as I put her in her carseat. She got over it pretty quick, but as soon as that rain lets up she'll be all about the bubbles again!

Psyched Out

We have an appointment!! Friday I was able to obtain the names of some other psychologists in the area that could evaluate Morgan. I got an appointment with one for May 17th! I'm looking forward to this appointment, but also dreading it at the same time. Such continues the roller coaster. At least this is a step in the right direction to getting some answers.

More of life on the Roller Coaster

This week, so far, has been a whirlwind of emotions and stress. We had a FABULOUS weekend to start with. It was the girls' first Shock game of the season. We were lucky enough to be able to sit in the owner's suite again. I know I wouldn't be able to do it without that. Morgan was able to run around and there was lots of space to comfortably feed Piper. Like when Morgan was a baby, I also did my "trick" of strolling her around the concourse during halftime to get her to go to sleep. Success!! We all had a nice time, as much of the game we were able to actually watch.

On Sunday we had lunch and a nice leisurely afternoon with our friends Danell and Tim. They are friends from San Francisco that moved here recently. We've been having a good time getting to know each other again. They have a beautiful home on the South Hill. It was such a pretty day. We hung out in their backyard, took a walk to the park and had a delicious homemade lunch.

Then, on Tuesday morning Morgan woke up throwing up in her bed. Yuck! Poor thing. She threw up one other time that morning and was just not feeling good the rest of the day. Tummy issues have continued (the other end kind), so we are nursing her through it. Piper has not shown signs of it. Our friend who's a pediatric nurse practitioner thinks it might be rotovirus. Piper had her vaccination more recently so she might be safe from it, but Morgan's is a little weaker, so she has gotten it fairly mildly. We hope it stays that way and the rest of us do not get sick.

Finally, my fears and stress about Morgan's development has resurfaced with a vengeance. In the course of two days one friend (who works for the State in social services for kids with mental disabilities) invited me to a seminar on Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Fragile X. I know she meant well, but it threw me for a loop. And today that same friend that is in pediatrics told me that she thinks something is off with Morgan too, that she is not as "engaged" as she should be by now.

I put in another call to the child psychologist (that has yet to call me back after several messages). I'm going to call the pediatrician's office again to see if there is anyone else he can refer me to. It is hard to be patient at this point. I need to know what is going on with my child. Morgan is crying from her nap, so I've got to go...more updates will come as I have them.

Berry Cute Hats

Speaking of gifts...a month or two ago Morgan and Piper received some very special hats that were handmade by my Aunt Anne and cousin Sara. Aren't they cute?! They have sported them on chilly days out and about and neighborhood walks. We are so grateful for the loving care that went into creating these gifts for our girls.

Lookee what I got!!

My sweet sister Ali gave me a beautiful "Mommy" necklace! I LOVE IT! It has my girls' names and birthstones as well as their birth dates on the back. Also notice the little charm near the clasp that says "Hot Mama." I think that is the company's name, but it works for me! Morgan calls it my "neck-a-less." I'd wear it all the time if Piper didn't try to grab it every time I pick her up. :-)

Thank you Ali! This gift will be treasured!

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