My baby is 4!!!! What a year its been for our Addy-Lu. The early part of the year Addison went through behavioral testing. She was diagnosed with anxiety as well as a sensory processing disorder. One day at a time we learned what this meant and how to best help our peanut. Addison went through OT (currently still does it twice a month), speech therapy and a behaviorist. Since she had so much happening all at once its hard to say what had the biggest impact. What I do know is that my stressed, frustrated and unhappy little girl learned how to enjoy life. She blossomed into a sweet and kind child that is able to have FUN For the first time in her short life. The pain of watching your child struggle (even in small ways) is more then I could have ever imagined. Hearing Addison say, I don't know how to have fun, made my heart skip a beat. The challenges of last year are something I never expected but being on the outside of it, I look back in awe. Addison today is a completely different child then she was a year or two years ago.
We have always loved her with all our hearts. But to see her HILARIOUS personality come out, is a dream come true. My little girl is full of love and a caring heart. She has more friends then I could have ever prayed for. Addison loves to play sports, sing and dance. She is quickly learning how great school is. She is learning basic math and beginning to read. Her future looks bright and I am blessed to have a front row seat of everything she will accomplish in her life.
I certainly don't want to sugar coat where we are at today. Addison still has her struggles. Some things are just harder for her. We are working the best we can to help where needed. Right now we are focused on confidence building and problem solving as well as handling her anxiety. Her very strong willed personality can be an accent in the future... for now its a bit of a challenge, but one I will gladly face over and over again.
My hope for Addison is that she knows how much her Momma loves her and will always do whatever it takes for her to learn her possibilities are endless. Bring on age 4!
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Friday, July 28, 2017
VBS
Our church has VBS for kindergarten through 6th grade. They also have a preschool program for volunteers kids. Since we want to get more involved I decided I would volunteer so Addy could also attend.
The girls were very excited on the first, early morning. Alexa was a little shy but quickly found some friends. Addy jumped right into her class and had a fantastic time. I was assigned to snack, but also helped with registration. It was a good fit for all three of us.
During the day I didn't see Addy at all. She does report every detail of her day. She especially likes games, music and the yummy snacks. I do get to see Alexa during open program, when her group comes for snack and then closing program.
On Wednesday the girls had water day. Alexa was able to enjoy the 75 foot water slide, water balloons and a slip and slide. Addy's group was suppose to use the tiny pools to refill their sprayers. Addy decided she was going to jump in and swim. She was soaking wet in her VBS clothes. I brought her a swimsuit, but they didn't think she was going to need it. (They clearly don't know Addy very well). Overall, water day was a huge success for both girls.
Addy's favorite parts of VBS were the chickens (Dolly & Holly) and the bounce house. She also really enjoyed the youth leaders. Alexa enjoyed games and the youth leaders. Whenever I would see her group, I could spot Alexa by looking between her two favorite girls. She was always holding their hands or cuddling. When the week came to a close, we were all a little sad. It was a great week and we look forward to participating in it again next year.
The girls were very excited on the first, early morning. Alexa was a little shy but quickly found some friends. Addy jumped right into her class and had a fantastic time. I was assigned to snack, but also helped with registration. It was a good fit for all three of us.
During the day I didn't see Addy at all. She does report every detail of her day. She especially likes games, music and the yummy snacks. I do get to see Alexa during open program, when her group comes for snack and then closing program.
On Wednesday the girls had water day. Alexa was able to enjoy the 75 foot water slide, water balloons and a slip and slide. Addy's group was suppose to use the tiny pools to refill their sprayers. Addy decided she was going to jump in and swim. She was soaking wet in her VBS clothes. I brought her a swimsuit, but they didn't think she was going to need it. (They clearly don't know Addy very well). Overall, water day was a huge success for both girls.
Addy's favorite parts of VBS were the chickens (Dolly & Holly) and the bounce house. She also really enjoyed the youth leaders. Alexa enjoyed games and the youth leaders. Whenever I would see her group, I could spot Alexa by looking between her two favorite girls. She was always holding their hands or cuddling. When the week came to a close, we were all a little sad. It was a great week and we look forward to participating in it again next year.
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