Wow. I haven’t blogged for 20 days. Where does the time go?
This week I got to fly with Opal to Kansas City to spend 2 days with my 3 best friends from college. It was just what the doctor ordered. Or would have ordered had I been to see her. We sat around in our pajamas and talked non-stop. We laughed, ate, cried, burped, farted (or tooted if you live under our roof), walked, talked, ate, dyed our hair (oh wait, that was just me), dreamed, and ate some more. I came back feeling rejuvenated as mom and wife. I am so thankful for those friendships.
I have spent much of the last two weeks taking Ira to appointments. As his teachers and therapists will say, Ira is a mystery. There are things he can do and things he can’t do that don’t seem consistent. I am taking him to a specialized optometrist tomorrow. He also failed an extensive hearing test because he has fluid behind both ears. He is on an antibiotic for that and have an appointment scheduled to see the ENT doctor in a couple weeks. We also spent a couple days at a feeding clinic here in St. Louis. Their approach is quite different from what we experienced in New Jersey. Their hope is to put the power of eating and experiencing food in Ira’s hands. Ira’s school really wants him to receive their services so we will begin going there once a week in November.
I am working on beginning my music classes again. My friend has volunteered her home one day a week. We will see what kind of response that brings. I’m excited to begin those again. The trees here are gorgeous. We never got the colors in Brooklyn that I see out my window today. So lovely. I love this time of year.
4 responses so far ↓
Amanda // October 19, 2009 at 3:25 pm |
Your hair looks awesome! Who did that???
I loved every second with you and little Opal June! So precious…that girl!
Miss you already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ca
Kaley Ihfe // October 20, 2009 at 3:17 pm |
Love the pumpkin picture! You all look great! We could take one here but we would all be wearing our t-shirts with jeans!
Julie Whaley // October 20, 2009 at 9:57 pm |
You guys have a beautiful family Laura. I don’t care how old Ira gets, I just love to look at his face and am always amazed to see him just standing there…like any other 4 yr old boy. And we must be Land’s End shoppers, because Alyssa has that same jacket this year and I remember they had matching swimsuits one year. Glad St. Louis is treating you well.
Mary Lou // October 21, 2009 at 10:18 pm |
Thank you for sharing your family news. The photos are just darling. And if Ira had to pick just one food to really like, strawberry yogurt is not a bad choice! Hope the feeding clinic there is a good experience for him.