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Early Intervention – Week 1

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Early intervention came in on Tuesday for our first appointment. I’ll be honest — I had no idea what to expect. The only thing I knew going into it was that our therapist’s name was Lisa (I know, pretty easy for me to remember). I have to say that I think it went well.

The first visit was just to get Will to warm up to her. He thought she was cool, because she came with a bunch of toys. However, he wouldn’t let her touch him at all, and he made sure we knew he was in control of the session by walking out several times.

She told me he’s very smart, and that sometimes means it’ll take longer to talk, because they are too smart for their own good. I can tell you that is case here. He has compensated so well with everything else; he really has no need to talk. Hence, why we are where we are. He does mimic well. That means he’ll say the word at therapy, but the question is if he actually retains any of it. So far, we haven’t.

This will probably be a long process and we’ll just have to take it one word at a time. . .

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Amazon Frustration Free Packaging

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Amazon, if I could, I would seriously make out with you right now. Yes, I said it. Whoever came up with frustration free packaging is a genius. They deserve the Nobel Peace Prize. I also have to give a shout out to 37 Signals and Remarkable Parents for letting me know about this.

Now, you can see from this picture how the packaging is different. The one of the right is what it looks like now. The one on the left is the new packaging. I find it weird that a lot of bloggers find this wrong. However, as a mother of a 4 year old and a 1 year old I find this genius. I remember when Madison turned one. It took 6, yes I said 6, adults over an hour to open her toys. Now, that is crazy. I remember my fingers hurting from the twisty tie things and just the waste and the mess. How would you like to get just a brown box, and all you have to do is open it? Sounds much better, doesn’t it? How many of you have had kids whining “do you have it out yet??!!??”? I know I have that here. They don’t have the attention span while you find a screwdriver and everything else you need to get some of these toys out of their packaging. Heck, I remember cutting my arms on the clamshell packaging when you are trying not to saw the entire top of the packaging off. Plus, this new packaging is so much better for the enviroment. I would love to be able to recycle that box (where I live, the more the community recycles the less we pay for our garbage to get picked up). Now, this packaging is done right at the factory too, and only effects Amazon. You will still find normal packaging at your favorite brick and mortar store.

The main argument against this is that the kids can’t see what they are getting. My response to that is what is worse — they have to actually open the box or have the toy stuck in packaging so the kids can see it but can’t play with it because it will take me 20 minutes to get it out?

I am interested — what are your thoughts on this? If you can’t tell, I give Amazon two thumbs up on this move!

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Will’s First Birthday

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Will’s first birthday is coming up next Saturday. I know, it is hard to believe that he is going to be one already! Time sure flies fast. With everything that is going on with the basement, it has been a zoo at my house. The thing Bill and I are struggling with (besides whether the basement is going to get done in time) is what do we get Will for his birthday. Madison thinks we should get him this Lagoon Pool that I posted a picture of. I think he is a tad too young even though it’s on sale (though I am sure she wouldn’t mind having it). Most of the big stuff we already own, so we are seriously at a loss on what to get him. I don’t want to spend an arm and a leg, so please let me know any ideas you guys may have! We already own a swing set, an easel, a basketball hoop, a house, a sandbox, toyboxes, at least 100 books, riding toys, and blocks. I bought some sand toys for Madison to give him, but that is it. Can you see why this is an issue? I only have a week to figure something out! Help!