Randomness

Birke is really setting the tone of the household lately, and if I had to pick a theme, it would be "random." Although he's clearly a good eater (as told by his weight gain), he's definitely a free-spirited snacker who will not get onto any type of schedule. And let me tell you, if I can't get him onto a schedule, no one can. So, we're having a bit of a power struggle, and he's winning. We do what he wants, when he wants to, and chaos abounds. As a nursing mom this is a little difficult for me to accept, but what choice do I have? And if it weren't for nursing, I wouldn't care in the least. Only my milk supply cares -- it's a bit confused.

This is the blog that reflects our theme. So many things have been happening lately I can't seem to stay caught up and on top of them all.

Birke in a messy, milk drunk state a couple of weeks ago

One of Birke's common snooze positions, all curled up in the Boppy
He sleeps well in the swing, too, although he doesn't sit well in it. . . .
Wait a minute, that's not Birke -- scat Sierra!
that's more like it
Jordan finally got her new wheelchair a month ago. From the first evaluation, through finding the right chair & components, insurance & Medicaid approvals, and ordering & shipping, it took 13 months.

Jordan also got a TLSO (thorasic lumbar sacral orthotic) in December. It won't correct or even prevent her scoliosis (which is pretty bad already), but it does give her body support & allows her to work on her head control. The problem is, she HATES it. So far we're still "stuck" at about 30 minutes per day, and she fusses & fusses the whole time. Oh well, hopefully it will get better with time, as it really helps her body. It also makes her a full 2 inches taller, so we have to adjust her headrest on her wheelchair each time she's in it.

It even gives her support to sit up without her wheelchair

Night time is snuggle time, and most nights Devon & I unwind from the day by watching a little TV & taking turns snuggling with Jordan & Birke (Avery is in bed by this time). Sometimes we get a little stacked up. . . . Hey, I'm hungrythis cheek is givin' me nothing!Avery thought it was a riot to ride in Jordan's car seat the other day (it goes to 105 pounds!)

Our neighbors were up early on Sunday to make these snowmen before it all melted by the afternoon. There were actually 4 of them, but one of them had already fallen down (on the left) by mid-morning, and I didn't get a photo of itAvery got Aquasaurs for Christmas from our friends the Woods. The package said there were 50 eggs, about 5 of them hatched, but we're down to 2 that are alive & thriving. They're kinda creepy, and I'm not sure the kitchen counter is the right place for them, but we all love watching them.