We have been giving Eric B12 every other day now and he is tolerating it well. He is taking it orally and seems OK with it. He is talking a bit more. It just amazes me how capable he is, but just doesn't see the need to engage in conversation for the sake of conversation. As long as his wants and needs are met, there really isn't much else to talk about. I think about it like this--if it is raining out and we both see that it is raining out, he does not need to tell me it is raining out because he sees it and I see it so why talk about it. Evan, of course, is the total opposite and will talk about the fact that it is raining until it stops!
Evan started indoor soccer at the YMCA. It is a bunch of 3-5 year olds running around, chasing a ball. He LOVES it. My little sports fanatic. He is getting the hang of it--no hands, kicking, blocking and stopping. But when it comes time for a game, he follows the herd!
Eric is doing his autism social playgroup that we joined last year. It is 10 weeks of different activities, including swimming, horseback riding, etc. One of the activities this year was BounceU. It's a big, indoor bounce house gym. We were there a year ago for Rob's nephews' birthday party; however, Eric did not do well. In a year's time, he clearly changed his mind because he absolutely loved it and was totally engaged the entire two hours we were there.
We have been taking both boys swimming regularly to get each blowing bubbles, floating on their backs, putting their faces in the water, and kicking and paddling. Both are doing really well. Evan can tread water all by himself with a floatie on! Eric is a bit scared. He isn't too fond of it when he can't touch anymore. When I try to pry him off of me (literally pry him off of me) to get him to tread water, he giggles and grabs hold for dear life!
We have been going out to eat, running errands a lot lately...typical family stuff, and the boys are doing so well. For so long we were trapped inside because one or both could not or would not behave. They are doing so much better and both really enjoy going to the store (whatever store, they don't care) and going to restaurants.
We had Evan's birthday party yesterday at a bowling alley/family fun center. The day literally could not have been more perfect had I planned it in my mind. All the kids were well-behaved. Evan had a blast. Eric tried pizza for the first time! Then, we spent the day outside. By last night, the four of us were beyond exhausted, but what an amazing day.
Both boys are doing camp(s) this summer. Our school district has approved Eric for Extended School Year and I think we finally found a camp that meets their requirements, still allows our awesome TSS to attend with him and gives him three weeks off throughout the summer to just hang with Evan and I and do regular, fun, family summer things! Evan will be attending Bible camp and pre-K camp at the church where he currently attends preschool. In addition, he will be doing a four-day camp with one of his friends at his preschool. I also plan on getting Evan into swimming lessons at the YMCA. The boys are not good if they aren't busy. They get that terrible trait from me!
While there were other unimportant and not-as-fun details riddled throughout the last three months, all-in-all, life has been great. Overall, the boys are doing amazing. We are all looking forward to the warmer weather and more time spent outside.
I am heading to Hershey next weekend for a much-needed girl's night on Saturday and the following weekend we are taking the boys to the Great Wolf Lodge in Cleveland--it's an indoor water park. I will post more after our adventures.
Until then, here are some recent photos!
The boys and I reading one of Evan's favs!
Evan playing video games at his birthday party. (I'm sure I could have turned this, but I'm tired. Turn your head to the left and you will get the full effect.)
Singing to Evan at his birthday party.
Eric bowling at Evan's birthday party.
Pele Bilger at soccer.
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