..I just realized I may have exhausted you all with the emotions of myself and with evan's autism...and there may be some who wonder how Olivia fits into all this..so, a blurb for her!
Let's see...my little, almost 17 month old, is picking things up quickly..like I've heard most girls do..but, I have no comparison. She sat on the child's potty the other day and actually went..and, I can't even begin to over-emphasize how amazing that is, yet how wrong it is at the same time. Evan has just recently gotten that down..and, we are still in the process for #2. He is four. But, Evan could not be happier that Olivia gets things..and he wants to help show her and teach her. Same with her walking..he would walk her around and around the house, till she got it..and, the other day he wanted to help change her diaper. They play well..but we do have to keep on Evan for taking her toys or sharing...not too abnormal..but, I do think more intense. I have been trying to leave them together for short periods of time, so they can work things out. Olivia is a tough one..she will fight for things and will squeal at Evan if he takes things..and, on occasion, will smack him back!!
She is climbing up and sliding down the stairs..in which she is very proud of herself for. And, we let her play in the little motorized car in the back yard and watch her slowly go around the yard..and when she bumps into things..Evan runs over and helps her back up and move.
The year has been very rocky for sure..but, Evan loves his sister..and, always asks after her when she is not around. And, he will tell me in a heart-beat if she's into something she's not supposed to...not to mention the tattling...it's only just begun..I know..!!
So, I cannot imagine life without her..and Evan has learned much from having her around.
When we decided to plan for another child, we were very hesitant..but, I made it very clear to Scott, that I would not live in fear..I would not be over-taken by what could happen.
We have, however, decided that two is enough..but, mainly the baby stage is horrendous for us...horrendous...!! The very subtle idea of adopting an older toddler, child has come up..but, at the moment..that door is closed. We want to focus on evan's treatment and getting him ready for kindergarten next year.
One thing we noticed with Olivia very early on, was how quickly she gets things and how clueless we were about evan's milestones...but, that, will have to be another blog..are you all keeping up...lol...?!!!
Let's see...my little, almost 17 month old, is picking things up quickly..like I've heard most girls do..but, I have no comparison. She sat on the child's potty the other day and actually went..and, I can't even begin to over-emphasize how amazing that is, yet how wrong it is at the same time. Evan has just recently gotten that down..and, we are still in the process for #2. He is four. But, Evan could not be happier that Olivia gets things..and he wants to help show her and teach her. Same with her walking..he would walk her around and around the house, till she got it..and, the other day he wanted to help change her diaper. They play well..but we do have to keep on Evan for taking her toys or sharing...not too abnormal..but, I do think more intense. I have been trying to leave them together for short periods of time, so they can work things out. Olivia is a tough one..she will fight for things and will squeal at Evan if he takes things..and, on occasion, will smack him back!!
She is climbing up and sliding down the stairs..in which she is very proud of herself for. And, we let her play in the little motorized car in the back yard and watch her slowly go around the yard..and when she bumps into things..Evan runs over and helps her back up and move.
The year has been very rocky for sure..but, Evan loves his sister..and, always asks after her when she is not around. And, he will tell me in a heart-beat if she's into something she's not supposed to...not to mention the tattling...it's only just begun..I know..!!
So, I cannot imagine life without her..and Evan has learned much from having her around.
When we decided to plan for another child, we were very hesitant..but, I made it very clear to Scott, that I would not live in fear..I would not be over-taken by what could happen.
We have, however, decided that two is enough..but, mainly the baby stage is horrendous for us...horrendous...!! The very subtle idea of adopting an older toddler, child has come up..but, at the moment..that door is closed. We want to focus on evan's treatment and getting him ready for kindergarten next year.
One thing we noticed with Olivia very early on, was how quickly she gets things and how clueless we were about evan's milestones...but, that, will have to be another blog..are you all keeping up...lol...?!!!
I still remember when you told me how surprised you were when Olivia actually slept for more than 30 minutes at a time. I can't believe she is 17 months old already. My niece just turned 18 months old and is so much fun! You can really see her personality now and I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know Evan loves his sister. I think they will have a special relationship and she will teach him many things.