New blog (extreme sad face)

The other day while playing on my iPad, Caleb deleted my blogger app.  Thats the only way I can blog.  If I use the desktop version, it doesn't work.  Blogger is not compatible with the IOS system.  It will not let me scroll down or post pictures.  I tried re-downloading the blogger app, but it no longer exists.

So now I have moved to a new place.

https://nalepa06.wordpress.com/

I hope it works as well as blogger.

Arts and crafts

I finally got up the nerve and pulled out some arts and crafts for the boys.  I have been hesitant to do anything messy because I felt the boys would destroy it.  I was wrong.  

They had a great time using play dough and water painting.  They were so curious and excited that making a mess was the last thing on their minds.  They sat and painted for quite some time.  I was impressed with their focus.

Jake loves play dough.  Cal loved painting.  I think I'll branch out and try more arts and craft activities.

Therapy- first week

This week Jake started his bi-weekly therapy sessions.  A therapist and her assistant came to the house on Tuesday, then Jake, Cal, and I went to the school for a group session on Thursday.  This is how it will be for the next 3 months.  

Tuesday's session did not go how I expected.  The therapist sat and took notes while I played with Jake.  She interacted a couple of times, but didn't do much else.  Maybe she's getting a feel for Jake and his routine, but there was no speech therapy happening.  I hope it improves next week.

Thursday's session was a bit better therapy-wise.  He is in a class with 5 other children around his age.  Jake had the most speech capabilities, but the worst behavior. He refused to sit for circle time and cried until it was over.  He did better in the large motor room where he was able to run around and play with new toys.  He also did well with the small motor activities.  He loved cutting play dough, pouring and scooping in the sensory table and working with puzzles.  I did notice that he stayed well away from the other children.  If someone else came into his space, he would move on to another activity.  He melted down again for closing circle and I had to fight to keep him involved. I really hope he behaves better in the upcoming weeks and starts to participate instead of crying.