Do NOT Talk To Strangers!

We spend forever teaching our children not to talk to strangers, you just don't! It's sad but that is how it almost has to be in this time of our lives. We worked really hard with the boys not to unless Mommie and Daddy have talked to them or told them that it is OK. Well, that can backfire....Today I went to Xzavior's IEP meeting at his preschool and although I still have my doubts we are moving forward with him in this program. The only skill that he is truly lacking is toddler social skills, as in he hasn't had much socialization with toddlers his age, but he has had some. And they play as well together as toddlers do. What's mine is mine and what's your's is mine....it's the toddlers creed. Anyhow, he does most of what they expect, if not more at home. The problem we have is that he will not, WILL NOT, do it for very many other people. This is where the talking and interacting with strangers is a problem. Because he would not make eye contact with or interact very much with a woman that he has never met, in a place he has never been....he has "slow development".....seriously people? On the other hand when we go to the VA...he tests out average to above average. But he would not talk to these strangers sooooo here we are. I have just barely begun letting them go to other peoples houses for a few hours here and there and under emergency situations he has had some good long spells away from us and with other little people. But mostly he is around older kids or way younger kidlets and so his socialization is a bit scattered.

Hopefully it only takes him a few days to warm up to these people and then maybe he will talk to them. I am also hoping that he will use more of his previous vocabulary again because he is with kidlets his age and a few teachers.

Other then this I believe I will still be homeschooling and intermixing a few school classes and activities to round the boys out. I just want what is best for my boys and that is not always what is best for everyone else. One day at a time~~~

Mommie and Xzavior age 3.5

Happy New Year 2010

~Docen Malequi rockin the tuxedo shirt~

~Quinton Jones, the happy little horn blower~

~Xzavior Lee, banged up and still celebrating~

~Docen's friend and baby cage match apponent Mason Lee~

~HAPPY NEW YEAR~

Everyone says that this is a Single Persons Holiday...when did that happen? I think it's another holiday that you can make special, build tradition and strengthen your family on. I pray that this year has much better things in store for us then last year. However, alot of what went on may have been doors closing to open windows...you know what they say, sometimes it's just hard to see. Business was hard, we had to move abruptly in the hottest weather ever while I was almost 9 months pregnant, and cars were a little difficult to say the least but we made it thru and our FAMILY was blessed with Docen in 2009 and a whole nother year of wonderful toddler giggle filled days. I am sad that another year is passing for that reason and mainly that reason alone...my kidlets are growing up!! But here is to a new year of learning, laughing, smiling, smushing, nosies and kisses, big hugs, time outs and sorry hugs, exploring, climbing, cooking and baking, and our family growing stronger spiritually~mentally and physically and all the wonderfulness that only the boys can bring to Zac and I.

HAPPY 2010 TO ALL OF OUR CHERISHED FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!!

We LOVE you all~The Averys

Cheap Date/Family Fun

Big Boy Quinton Jones at the movies!

So, like most parents who have more bills then money, we are always looking for family activities that are fun and inexpensive....or better yet free! Well, we went to the movies, all 5 of us for a total of $10.00 and that includes a large bucket of popcorn..."Get out!!!" you say :0)

It's true... Husband is always looking things up(and I tell you we are prime for Jeopardy our heads are so full of useless, wonderful info) and he found a few $2.00 theatres. Yes folks, you heard right $2.00!! And hold on to your hats it gets better....on Tuesdays it's a buck...one whole dollar. So if you're thinking, "I've got a dollar, I've got a dollar, I've got a dollar... Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey!" You could actually go to a movie. We saved $32.00! Can it get better? For us it did...3 and under are free. We had no idea, so we paid $4.00 for tickets and decided that we could splurge on the popcorn for $6.00.

We saw Planet 51 and it was pretty cute. The boys really enjoyed it and were great but got a little ancy towards the end...it did seem pretty long. To make it a bit harder to sit thru it was hotter than H~E~Double Hockey Sticks in there...which lead me to think maybe they only have to charge to make sure that the heating bill is paid for. LOL :oP

Happy Birthday Xzavior!

Wow, you're really smart! How about get a clue mom...and don't ever make cakes at 2 am. Last year I made his cake at 5 am after working for 13 hours straight!! Crazy? Why yes I am! But it was entirely worth it when Xzavior got very excited and started dancing and clapping when he saw his cake! Then he tried to just snatch it up, but we started singing Happy Birthday and that took his happy dance to a whole new level! Whew...think I deserve a good nap someday in that thinking chair!
As crazy as this was I plan on making several more cakes from here on out so I can refine my skills again. I used to be pretty good at decorating. But if a skill goes unused...it suffers. Either way Xzavior loved it and that is all that counts!!!! I'll post future cakes as I rehone my skills. Wish me luck!

~Your Mary Kay Angel Returns~

Your Mary Kay Angel has returned!!! After a terribly long hiatus I am back...that means that I will be looking for new fresh faces to join me on my endeavors to empower woman and improve skin and lives along the way! Our new products look fabulous and I can't wait to try them all. I should be getting them very soon. So I will be sure to start sharing everything I love from here on out!

Mary Kay has always been a huge supporter in the fight for a cure. And since this has touched my life personally I too do what I can to help. So here is my deal: I will set apart a list of items and all of my proceeds from those items will go to the 3 day walk fund. Remember this could be helping you or those you love in the future!!

~~THINK PINK AND SUPPORT THE CAUSE TO FIND THE CURE~~

Remedy This...Teething Fun

This is my little sweety Quinton. When he was born he was a bit colicky. (that may be an understatment) Well, I was so happy because after 4 months we were on our way out of those fun all day and all night inconsolable screaming bouts. We all enjoyed a week of smiles and 3 to 4 hours of sleep in a row. Then came the crazy drool, like a mastiff went to the water bowl and came back to give you some lovin. And the extra spit up, fevers, and the crying was back. From happy to I don't know what to do in 2 seconds. How sad his little fuss face makes me and crazy that painful cry makes me feel.

A crazy thing about teething: when we had our first son, Xzavior, people told us that at 3 months there was no way that he was teething. Think again, his bottom teeth popped out at 4 and top teeth popped a few weeks later at almost 5 months. Way ahead of the "average". Now Quinton at 5 months is going crazy.

Back in the day my mom rubbed Brandy/Bourbon on my gums as did many parents back then. And I am sure that didn't actually relieve the pain but it was enough to relax us and get some rest. But if you don't want to start a lil alcoholic here is a safe and natural way to relieve your babies and toddlers, in turn getting relief for your entire house!

Hylands teething tablets. They come in bottles containing 125 tablets. These tablets are very soft and almost instantly dissolve. They are 100% natural and very best of all they really work. I can't say enough about these little miracle tablets and the folks at Hylands they are fabulous. In addition to the teething tablets we use other Hyland products including some for adults. We love the teething and colic tablets we give these as baby shower gifts...

If you would like information on relief for your little ones or yourself you can look them up at: http://www.hylands.com/ Please note that Fred Myers does not come up but they have a large selection for babies, children and adults in the natural foods area.

Fruits and Veggie's

Yay, we got our fruit and veggie starts today. And seeds for further planting so that we have a longer harvest and are able to can some beans, carrots, squash and salsa. Have you ever eaten colorful carrots? They look like fun for veggie trays. Can't waite to share ;~)