You had to expect I would write of Olivia..after all, I can't just be grateful for one child and not make a big deal of the other!!
So, yes, i certainly can say i am most grateful for Miss Olivia. She is a fantastic blend of sweetness, sassiness, and a little roughness to counterbalance having Evan as a brother.
Lately, she's taken an ornery stance, with little eyes that dart at me with a firm "no"!. Bratty of course, but sometimes I have to force myself not to laugh. She has no idea big brother was much more of a handful, yet, she still has to make herself known around here!!
We have really not given her enough credit..mainly because we have had our struggles with Evan. And I don't find that to be fair, for one child to get all the praise because she exhibits typical behavior..while the other has struggled with a few specific things..that may not be his fault. And, most people take well to a little girl, rather than a wired little boy who can't sit still for long!!
Yet, I can't help but love on her, cuddle her and give her as much snuggles and praise as I can!! I find her hugs to be incredible and she will not give them to just anyone. No, she targets them just for Scott, Evan, and I...and, I LOVE it..!!
Of course, I make sure I tell my Mister Evan how precious, wonderful, and amazing he is..and I like to lean in real close to both of them and whisper that God has something amazing for them both..and it's gonna be good..!!
Olivia is 19 months now and we see no evidence of autism or symptoms. She has a communication skill that puts us to tears sometimes. We missed all those little ques with Evan.
I could very well spend my time here, telling you how guilty I feel for missing those things..but, I am letting that go. I didn't know that then, and can't hold myself responsible for things I didn't know or understand. The past is a great teaching tool for me..but, never a place to dwell. So, I will bravely..and humbly, move forward, arming myself with as much wisdom and knowledge that I can!
Yes, she could very well "regress" into a three year old autism..but, I trust that God will
keep on showing us his mercy with her..and how great of a decision she was, when we were unsure that we wanted to have another kid. After all, one was definitely hard enough!!
But, without her, I can't imagine how much more frazzled I'd be. It seems as if with a second child, you learn that certain issues aren't really that big of deal. Mainly, because you are spread thin already..and you prioritize what matters most.
So thank God for our Olivia..!! Our little princess that likes Thomas the Tank engine..
So, yes, i certainly can say i am most grateful for Miss Olivia. She is a fantastic blend of sweetness, sassiness, and a little roughness to counterbalance having Evan as a brother.
Lately, she's taken an ornery stance, with little eyes that dart at me with a firm "no"!. Bratty of course, but sometimes I have to force myself not to laugh. She has no idea big brother was much more of a handful, yet, she still has to make herself known around here!!
We have really not given her enough credit..mainly because we have had our struggles with Evan. And I don't find that to be fair, for one child to get all the praise because she exhibits typical behavior..while the other has struggled with a few specific things..that may not be his fault. And, most people take well to a little girl, rather than a wired little boy who can't sit still for long!!
Yet, I can't help but love on her, cuddle her and give her as much snuggles and praise as I can!! I find her hugs to be incredible and she will not give them to just anyone. No, she targets them just for Scott, Evan, and I...and, I LOVE it..!!
Of course, I make sure I tell my Mister Evan how precious, wonderful, and amazing he is..and I like to lean in real close to both of them and whisper that God has something amazing for them both..and it's gonna be good..!!
Olivia is 19 months now and we see no evidence of autism or symptoms. She has a communication skill that puts us to tears sometimes. We missed all those little ques with Evan.
I could very well spend my time here, telling you how guilty I feel for missing those things..but, I am letting that go. I didn't know that then, and can't hold myself responsible for things I didn't know or understand. The past is a great teaching tool for me..but, never a place to dwell. So, I will bravely..and humbly, move forward, arming myself with as much wisdom and knowledge that I can!
Yes, she could very well "regress" into a three year old autism..but, I trust that God will
keep on showing us his mercy with her..and how great of a decision she was, when we were unsure that we wanted to have another kid. After all, one was definitely hard enough!!
But, without her, I can't imagine how much more frazzled I'd be. It seems as if with a second child, you learn that certain issues aren't really that big of deal. Mainly, because you are spread thin already..and you prioritize what matters most.
So thank God for our Olivia..!! Our little princess that likes Thomas the Tank engine..
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