Report Cards..

Turns out report cards suck. Cooper met exactly two out of of the goals we set on his Individualized Education Plan in May, and exactly one out of three of the goals we set with his speech therapist.

Okay, I know Cooper's doing great, I know we're working hard with him, I know all that stuff, and I don't feel badly about any bit of my world, but it's always a bit harsh to see his delays documented in writing. No, he's not saying four (or three, or even two for the most part) words at a time, no he's not jumping, or following multiple step directions. He doesn't know his colors solidly, or his letters, and he's just barely figuring out how to interact appropriately with kids his own age. So, it's just a bit overwhelming to get it all put in front of you at once. Which, I guess, is why we always try to take him exactly where he is and just keep moving forward- which is all anyone can do.

Ian's Birthday song

This was Cooper's first meeting with Ian.

New Pictures

"Duuude!"


Gretchen and her boys.
So, this was when the visiting nurse came to weigh Ian. She says most babies cry when they're put on the scale. My kid- he falls asleep!
Check out my cute new outfit- I had to wear it to the farmers' market.

Welcome Home Baby Ian

Chris, Ian and I had just come home from the hospital..

Welcome baby Ian!

Ian Russell Howard
Born: May 24, 2:18ish am
8 pounds, 14 ounces
21 3/4 inches long

Everyone's healthy, Gretchen's recovering well from surgery, Ian's healthy, happy (sleepy) and nursing, Chris and Cooper are loving the new addition to our family...

Love to you all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Still waiting,...

Yep. No baby, and the camera isn't even downloading to the computer right now, so not even any new pictures. Boring, huh? We'll keep you posted...

No baby yet...

Well, it's official- even my biggest shirts don't cover my belly any longer. Fortunately I'm done with work, so I rarely have to look presentable. Here's how I know this is our second child- no pictures of me (or Chris, or the cat, or anything besides Cooper, really.) But, really almost no pregnancy pictures at all. Here are the few I could dig up: