Spring Break And Doing The Windows!

I know it's taken me longer than usual to update. I'm slowly making my way around journal land, and I am having the most wonderful time reading journals that I haven't visited before! There is a lot of talent out there and I'm so happy to be a part of this community! Thanks to everyone who invited me into your journals. it's been a most enlightening experience for me. My only problem is, when I find journals I like, I tend to stay for a while and make myself at home. I'm on my 2nd coke this evening and I'll be wired all night, not wanting to get up in the morning when my rooster crows. Stephen, being the rooster :)  Speaking of my little early bird, I put together a little picture story for him again and we're sharing it with all of you. You will see all of the ways he is growing and learning. He loves to be of any kind of help and when he learns something new, he wears it out! He has been able to feed himself finger foods for several years now, and we have been trying ever so hard to work on spoon/fork feeding. Some of you are visiting for the first time, and may not be aware that Stephen has Cerebral Palsy, due to the fact he was 3 months premature. Any simple task such as self feeding, communicating, etc., is a very big milestone for us. For the last few weeks, I have watched Stephen come out of his shell. He's been trying harder than I've ever seen him try, and is so proud of himself.  A lot of you have expressed concerns about our school system in AL. We're blessed to have a special ed. staff at his school who really care and want the best for these children. The director was able to get funding approved for a summer program! Not what they've been used to, but enough to keep the kids in a routine in a classroom setting.  I hope you enjoy Stephen's social story above! We're planning on going to a fun place this weekend. I'll update asap! Have a happy weekend!