ADOPTING A DEAF BOY, OUR JOURNEY & EXPERIENCES WITH COCHLEAR IMPLANTS.
2/28/11
awww..first school picture!!!
2/23/11
I think I'm up to here with changes..
I am grasping to settle down with routines..seems like one thing to another with both kids, even myself too. Cory started new school this week, again, it means paper works, telling teachers about him, getting him into a new routine, and getting him to follow through. I noticed today, he has a bit of tempers at school. I was bit taken back by that. He seems to be happy to go new school, he talked about it for two weeks and was very excited. He jumped right into it when we came to visit and on Monday. He seems a natural to get into it. But today, it was a different story. I am not sure..I know that he hasn't been "napping" as he should these days. It is hard to forgo naps ..it's not the time to do this. I just know. Today, he fell asleep on the way home, five minutes after we left school. OUT COLD! that is why I didn't want to drop his naps yet. I knew he would be tired especially that he is starting new preschool this week. SO now he goes four times a week..
Today it was surreal for me..walking into my old school (no, it was not the same building) but the "memories", teachers, and the facility itself is a trip to memory lane. I have to admit, it was kinda of strange. I was a little nervous. ha ha. Will I be whisked away to the principal office once again? I know I was quite mischievous little kid. They had stories to tell..
Anyway, Cory was quite clingy today. Which I was really surprised to see that, he is not usually like that. I am trying to make sense of his emotions. I think maybe walking into the school, they suddenly go straight to music class and Cory did asked twice to go to classroom to play. But we had to follow what is school's agenda..he wasn't too happy. Everyone were singing and dancing. I think Cory was overwhelmed..so was I. :P I guess it is something that we both have to get used to. Music is VERY important for kids with hearing loss. It gives sense of auditory inputs, it gives repetitions and it helps for their brain to grow with words, and language process. I know that Cory doesn't really like music for some reasons. I never force him or try to push him. I think in time, he will. Remember he only had a year into CI process so really this is all new to him still.
Cory asked me to stay with him during classroom time..which it is very odd. But then I remember when we went to his hearing preschool, same thing for few days. So they don't seem to mind having me there anyway. I was able to show what Cory can do and helps with some of the things that can help them to help him etc.
I left for a hour..and came back. Saw that he was into his mischievous self by testing bit..not listening to teacher, when she asked him to clean up etc. and so on. I didn't know whether I should step in classroom or not. (watched from the observation room) but eventually I had to step in when Cory threw the plate mat and was putting three grapes into his mouth all at once. I know he was really testing the water there. But when I came in..his face turns red!!! He knew that I knew that he wasn't been cooperating. So immediately, he shaped up right away. LOL little bugger! I was able to share some of the ideas how to work with him when he is acting like this...
but it kinda of went downhill from there. They were doing a good bye time at circle time. A girl is a helper for photo put aways and saying good bye. Cory wants to do it. But it wasn't his turn..he just literally flipped and took off his both CIs and threw them! I was bit shocked. I never see him do that with his CIs before!!! I know that he learned it from other kid. But didn't think it would be him doing that! Boy I was pretty mad. And I gave him a time out. He was screaming and crying. oyyy what a great first day with me! So finally when he is calm and ready. I gave him his CIs back and then we discussed about his behaviour so on etc. I explained to him that it was NOT his turn to be a helper..teacher told you about that. You need to accepted it. She has to know about this..so I said if that happened again, just put him in time out. Cory can be very demanding if its not his way or when he wants something..
So we were about to go...it was time to go. Cory got bit of fits..he wants to go outside. But they are not going outside today. So I knew that it is gonna be tough from there on because its one thing then another and another. The teacher told him that it's not today. Cory then started to whined and jumping and so I had to keep moving and get ready to go. I had to drag him out while he is whining and crying and then pick him up to the truck. After 5 minutes driving, he was out cold! whew..nice and quiet drive home!
I know its a new routine once again. I just have to ride this out and hopefully he will settled soon once he start going to new center.
Today it was surreal for me..walking into my old school (no, it was not the same building) but the "memories", teachers, and the facility itself is a trip to memory lane. I have to admit, it was kinda of strange. I was a little nervous. ha ha. Will I be whisked away to the principal office once again? I know I was quite mischievous little kid. They had stories to tell..
Anyway, Cory was quite clingy today. Which I was really surprised to see that, he is not usually like that. I am trying to make sense of his emotions. I think maybe walking into the school, they suddenly go straight to music class and Cory did asked twice to go to classroom to play. But we had to follow what is school's agenda..he wasn't too happy. Everyone were singing and dancing. I think Cory was overwhelmed..so was I. :P I guess it is something that we both have to get used to. Music is VERY important for kids with hearing loss. It gives sense of auditory inputs, it gives repetitions and it helps for their brain to grow with words, and language process. I know that Cory doesn't really like music for some reasons. I never force him or try to push him. I think in time, he will. Remember he only had a year into CI process so really this is all new to him still.
Cory asked me to stay with him during classroom time..which it is very odd. But then I remember when we went to his hearing preschool, same thing for few days. So they don't seem to mind having me there anyway. I was able to show what Cory can do and helps with some of the things that can help them to help him etc.
I left for a hour..and came back. Saw that he was into his mischievous self by testing bit..not listening to teacher, when she asked him to clean up etc. and so on. I didn't know whether I should step in classroom or not. (watched from the observation room) but eventually I had to step in when Cory threw the plate mat and was putting three grapes into his mouth all at once. I know he was really testing the water there. But when I came in..his face turns red!!! He knew that I knew that he wasn't been cooperating. So immediately, he shaped up right away. LOL little bugger! I was able to share some of the ideas how to work with him when he is acting like this...
but it kinda of went downhill from there. They were doing a good bye time at circle time. A girl is a helper for photo put aways and saying good bye. Cory wants to do it. But it wasn't his turn..he just literally flipped and took off his both CIs and threw them! I was bit shocked. I never see him do that with his CIs before!!! I know that he learned it from other kid. But didn't think it would be him doing that! Boy I was pretty mad. And I gave him a time out. He was screaming and crying. oyyy what a great first day with me! So finally when he is calm and ready. I gave him his CIs back and then we discussed about his behaviour so on etc. I explained to him that it was NOT his turn to be a helper..teacher told you about that. You need to accepted it. She has to know about this..so I said if that happened again, just put him in time out. Cory can be very demanding if its not his way or when he wants something..
So we were about to go...it was time to go. Cory got bit of fits..he wants to go outside. But they are not going outside today. So I knew that it is gonna be tough from there on because its one thing then another and another. The teacher told him that it's not today. Cory then started to whined and jumping and so I had to keep moving and get ready to go. I had to drag him out while he is whining and crying and then pick him up to the truck. After 5 minutes driving, he was out cold! whew..nice and quiet drive home!
I know its a new routine once again. I just have to ride this out and hopefully he will settled soon once he start going to new center.
2/11/11
Wow...some new changes.
Keep telling myself..this is the best for Cory over and over these days. Guilt I guess, ..or loyal , yes.
Cory has done amazing well at his current preschool. His needs are now changing...it seems that he is ready to move down a new path. It was not made easily or lightly. We went to visit this program in Vancouver and checked it out. Cory seems to fit right in..and was enjoying himself. It was nice to see him connecting with kids there. He was astonished to see that some of the kids have CIs! "Just like me, he said!!" I knew I had to make a big sacrifice for him once again. After all; we have to decided what is best for him and I know in the long run, it will be worth it.
Some times; some things aren't meant to be. So we had to make some changes at this point. Maybe with our experiences, insights and knowledge how we raised Cory to be, we can share this with others.
In 2 weeks, Cory will start in a new program, twice a week for "group" therapy in this new preschool PLUS twice a week in hearing preschool. I am sad in a way. This is really hard for me; I feel I'm betraying his current preschool. It is a wonderful preschool. But unfortunately we have to make a choice what's the best for Cory; it was a good match for Cory in the beginning but he has reached crossroads where it's not enough for him anymore. He has gained so much from his current preschool which will make him successful in his evdearvors
I thank them from bottom of my heart. Life is all about changes; it's time for him to go down a new path and it's the right path for him at this time of his life.
God Bless.
Cory has done amazing well at his current preschool. His needs are now changing...it seems that he is ready to move down a new path. It was not made easily or lightly. We went to visit this program in Vancouver and checked it out. Cory seems to fit right in..and was enjoying himself. It was nice to see him connecting with kids there. He was astonished to see that some of the kids have CIs! "Just like me, he said!!" I knew I had to make a big sacrifice for him once again. After all; we have to decided what is best for him and I know in the long run, it will be worth it.
Some times; some things aren't meant to be. So we had to make some changes at this point. Maybe with our experiences, insights and knowledge how we raised Cory to be, we can share this with others.
In 2 weeks, Cory will start in a new program, twice a week for "group" therapy in this new preschool PLUS twice a week in hearing preschool. I am sad in a way. This is really hard for me; I feel I'm betraying his current preschool. It is a wonderful preschool. But unfortunately we have to make a choice what's the best for Cory; it was a good match for Cory in the beginning but he has reached crossroads where it's not enough for him anymore. He has gained so much from his current preschool which will make him successful in his evdearvors
I thank them from bottom of my heart. Life is all about changes; it's time for him to go down a new path and it's the right path for him at this time of his life.
God Bless.
2/5/11
Life goes on..
I know I haven't written much these days..one thing we were so busy but another thing..nothing is really happening much. The past week, we all have been taking turn being sick with head cold..
CA's soccer is almost finished..one more game to go..and tournment during Spring Break then TRY OUTS..this is kind of nerve wrecking because every year she has to go try outs to remain on the team if she makes it! I m not sure IF I like this. LOL.
Cory..he is using his speech pretty good these days..but he talks like "deaf" kid. Its like talking in ASL not sentences like hearing kid. Interesting huh? He just did testing at the BCCH and did very well. He can hear up to 20 DB!!! with his CI's. So we KNOW that he can hear and understand most of the times. So the next step is trying to find more extensive therapy for him to push along (and catch up) with his speech-language aspect.
He loves his new preschool, but some things, we have to work with him to make sure he is not "getting" away with his behaviours. I am happy that he got an one to one support worker but at the same time, I don't want him to depend on her. The whole idea is still a shaking ground for me..so it's too early to tell if its worth it or not. It is hard to meet with her to go over the things that we are trying to work with him. One thing that I do not want Cory to get away with things THERE when we know that he is capable of doing certain things. Its like one step forward and two step back because I'm not sure if they fully understand that Cory is a normal kid and stick with routines and don't treat him ANY different! You know how some people can be clueless with kids that have hearing loss/or special needs, and may have let them do what they want to do to make things easier but it's actually harmful in long run for us.
I had to laugh..one good situation. They had a firedrill practice last week, and of course, Cory doesn't know what it is (its a new experience for him)..and it was during free play. Cory refused to go and line up and get out of the building with them. He wants to play..(its a routine interrupted) and they had to reason with him etc..then once they got outside. Cory didn't pay attention, and didn't follow thru. He was pointing airplane, he was distracted period. One thing, I know that Cory is capable of..he CAN follow thru by listening and paying attention if YOU tell him to. But Cory is stubborn that way..
I said..PICK him up and Get out..just do it. don't let him argue with you. They said well..its just that he didn't want to etc. Then I told her..supposedly this is REAL fire drill. are you gonna stay there and argue with him?? You have to really teach him that way to get him to understand the seriously of the situation! and what would you do if this is hearing kid? You pull him out too with explanations. same thing. So I guess my point is that treat him the same as others. No special favours.
Another good example is that if snack time is finished..don't let him stay on when others are cleaning up and go on to next routine. That is not fair to other kids..and that is what I don't want him to learn by taking the "easy way " out by his demands.
He knows its circle/story time next..so he doesn't want to go there. He wants to finish his snack. I can't help that he is like a cow eating so s l o w. We use a timer at home for meal times..it really helps him because he knows that its time to eat and start eating. I wouldn't do that if its a different issue like he is eating slow for different reasons. We already saw that HE can eat and finish at the same time with us. Once accomplished that..then we know he can do it.
My fav thing now..if he is grumpy or cranky. I tell him to stay in his room. He can come out when he is "happy" so that works for all of us. If he get cranky again. I just tell him to go to his room, sometimes I may have to "help" him to go to his room. He has the rights to be cranky..just don't do around us. :)))
and it goes for all of us. I did got sent to my room one time..for being cranky!! Fair is fair!
Spring Break is coming..Carrie-Anne has two weeks off. ugh..we were thinking of going to visit my brother's in Victoria, go down to Birch Bay (brrrrr) just for few days and I do have to work at least for one week . Plus CA has a soccer tournment as well. It would be nice to go away but it's not happening for us this year.
CA's soccer is almost finished..one more game to go..and tournment during Spring Break then TRY OUTS..this is kind of nerve wrecking because every year she has to go try outs to remain on the team if she makes it! I m not sure IF I like this. LOL.
Cory..he is using his speech pretty good these days..but he talks like "deaf" kid. Its like talking in ASL not sentences like hearing kid. Interesting huh? He just did testing at the BCCH and did very well. He can hear up to 20 DB!!! with his CI's. So we KNOW that he can hear and understand most of the times. So the next step is trying to find more extensive therapy for him to push along (and catch up) with his speech-language aspect.
He loves his new preschool, but some things, we have to work with him to make sure he is not "getting" away with his behaviours. I am happy that he got an one to one support worker but at the same time, I don't want him to depend on her. The whole idea is still a shaking ground for me..so it's too early to tell if its worth it or not. It is hard to meet with her to go over the things that we are trying to work with him. One thing that I do not want Cory to get away with things THERE when we know that he is capable of doing certain things. Its like one step forward and two step back because I'm not sure if they fully understand that Cory is a normal kid and stick with routines and don't treat him ANY different! You know how some people can be clueless with kids that have hearing loss/or special needs, and may have let them do what they want to do to make things easier but it's actually harmful in long run for us.
I had to laugh..one good situation. They had a firedrill practice last week, and of course, Cory doesn't know what it is (its a new experience for him)..and it was during free play. Cory refused to go and line up and get out of the building with them. He wants to play..(its a routine interrupted) and they had to reason with him etc..then once they got outside. Cory didn't pay attention, and didn't follow thru. He was pointing airplane, he was distracted period. One thing, I know that Cory is capable of..he CAN follow thru by listening and paying attention if YOU tell him to. But Cory is stubborn that way..
I said..PICK him up and Get out..just do it. don't let him argue with you. They said well..its just that he didn't want to etc. Then I told her..supposedly this is REAL fire drill. are you gonna stay there and argue with him?? You have to really teach him that way to get him to understand the seriously of the situation! and what would you do if this is hearing kid? You pull him out too with explanations. same thing. So I guess my point is that treat him the same as others. No special favours.
Another good example is that if snack time is finished..don't let him stay on when others are cleaning up and go on to next routine. That is not fair to other kids..and that is what I don't want him to learn by taking the "easy way " out by his demands.
He knows its circle/story time next..so he doesn't want to go there. He wants to finish his snack. I can't help that he is like a cow eating so s l o w. We use a timer at home for meal times..it really helps him because he knows that its time to eat and start eating. I wouldn't do that if its a different issue like he is eating slow for different reasons. We already saw that HE can eat and finish at the same time with us. Once accomplished that..then we know he can do it.
My fav thing now..if he is grumpy or cranky. I tell him to stay in his room. He can come out when he is "happy" so that works for all of us. If he get cranky again. I just tell him to go to his room, sometimes I may have to "help" him to go to his room. He has the rights to be cranky..just don't do around us. :)))
and it goes for all of us. I did got sent to my room one time..for being cranky!! Fair is fair!
Spring Break is coming..Carrie-Anne has two weeks off. ugh..we were thinking of going to visit my brother's in Victoria, go down to Birch Bay (brrrrr) just for few days and I do have to work at least for one week . Plus CA has a soccer tournment as well. It would be nice to go away but it's not happening for us this year.
We have been visiting Baba at the hospital from time to time. She has been there since Nov. Now she has been moved to Nursing Home last week and seems to be content there. I went to check it out and she was playing Bingo at the time. I tried to talk to her few times ..she hushed me several times! LOL.. Got to love her! At least, I get to play with footies and I swear she was gonna hit me with one of the Bingo card. At least, she still has her sense of humor..that what keeps me going these days, I try not to worry about her. Kids bought few things for her, to keep her amused, a spike ball that lights up, we would play catch and toss. A box of puzzle, CA and Baba would try to do it together. Sometime, I would sneak in a bit of chocolate, I can see her eyes light up so it is worth it.
Love you Baba!!
1/12/11
"Snow Girl" by Cory
This morning, Cory vetoed not to go to school. He wants to play in the snow. It's nice to have a day off. He told me that he wants to make a snowman..ahem..sorry. "Snowgirl" , he says.
He asked to help to find some rocks, sticks, hat, and bra! Excuse me? I said.."Bra..please?" I had to giggle, "nooo you can't have that.." He was begging.."mom, pleasssssssssssssse!" "nooooooo, it's not inappropriate." "pleaseeeeeeee mom, it's my snowgirl!". we were arguing for about 10 minutes out there..he was getting little mad. Our next door neighbour was shoving the driveway, he was laughing and watching us.
Jeezzz..no way!
Here's the photo..
He asked to help to find some rocks, sticks, hat, and bra! Excuse me? I said.."Bra..please?" I had to giggle, "nooo you can't have that.." He was begging.."mom, pleasssssssssssssse!" "nooooooo, it's not inappropriate." "pleaseeeeeeee mom, it's my snowgirl!". we were arguing for about 10 minutes out there..he was getting little mad. Our next door neighbour was shoving the driveway, he was laughing and watching us.
Jeezzz..no way!
1/11/11
For "new" parents with child who have Hearing Loss..
It is GREAT that you can look up the internet and do lots of research to find out what's the best option for your child who have a hearing loss especially with early intervention, the sooner the better. I only can wish that there is plenty of time to allow us to make such huge decision. I know it's a huge burden whether you made the best decision, who to listen?, who to ask? and what is best for your child? At time, I felt like I had to make a quick decision base on whether Cory should get second CI..it is hard to have time allowing to process the "idea" but with early intervention, it is crucial to do it sooner.. You only have so little time to ask around, to do your own research, reading more into it etc. I can feel the pressure that these parents had to go around..now I get it.
I can't believe how fast Cory has been growing up. Feels like he was 2 yrs. and half when we got him and soon, he will be 4 yrs old in April. wow..where did the time go? I am not going to lie..it is hard work in the first 3 - 4 years with a child who have hearing loss. THIS is the time to roll up your sleeves, and get involved. Be the best advocacy for your child..ONLY YOU know the best for your child. Just you! Good idea to get feedback and meet different people about this area. Remember that it's the same as the world goes, everyone has a different opinion about certain things. So this is where you have to figure out what is best for your child and your family. I'm glad I made this decision not to go back to work full time so I can be there for my child during these years.
Don't overdo with reading into things, looking up at internet too much and you can lose your sense of what to do along the way. Don't read too much into things that are quite "oppression" or very against at one thing oppose to another. If you can..try both way of communication and go along as your child grows, seems the best option so you can't just lose precious valuable time focusing on one way/one thing..speech or sign language. If it is one way that doesn't work..then you have to catch up ( in sense of) trying a different approach.. it is hard.
I find it is the best to find out is finding the people who have experiences in these areas..mainly the "parents". This is why it is so important to have a strong foundation of network among the parents to share their ideas, feedback, strengths/weakness etc. It really helps..after all, every child is different. You can't make the child follow you but you can follow your child to make it successful by following their lead.
I can't believe how fast Cory has been growing up. Feels like he was 2 yrs. and half when we got him and soon, he will be 4 yrs old in April. wow..where did the time go? I am not going to lie..it is hard work in the first 3 - 4 years with a child who have hearing loss. THIS is the time to roll up your sleeves, and get involved. Be the best advocacy for your child..ONLY YOU know the best for your child. Just you! Good idea to get feedback and meet different people about this area. Remember that it's the same as the world goes, everyone has a different opinion about certain things. So this is where you have to figure out what is best for your child and your family. I'm glad I made this decision not to go back to work full time so I can be there for my child during these years.
Don't overdo with reading into things, looking up at internet too much and you can lose your sense of what to do along the way. Don't read too much into things that are quite "oppression" or very against at one thing oppose to another. If you can..try both way of communication and go along as your child grows, seems the best option so you can't just lose precious valuable time focusing on one way/one thing..speech or sign language. If it is one way that doesn't work..then you have to catch up ( in sense of) trying a different approach.. it is hard.
I find it is the best to find out is finding the people who have experiences in these areas..mainly the "parents". This is why it is so important to have a strong foundation of network among the parents to share their ideas, feedback, strengths/weakness etc. It really helps..after all, every child is different. You can't make the child follow you but you can follow your child to make it successful by following their lead.
1/8/11
Christmas..in a nut shell!
Boy..it has been awhile. We had a WONDERFUL WONDERFUL crazy busy Christmas..despite of being so busy..we kept God's in our spirits at all times! That's what we try to teach Carrie-Anne and Cory that kind of thing. It wouldn't be "Christmas" without God/Jesus..wouldn't it ?
Cory is such a social boy..he keeps us on our toes these days and company too! Such a character and has to be the "attention of the center" every where we go. ha ha. I had to laugh one night at my parents', he was literally climbing over my brother (payback time!) poking him, jumping him etc. My brother did say one time look over at me " ha ha ha..I don't feel sorry for you". Knowing what a busy boy he is..he, in fact, has been encouraging him few things! ( but at the end before we left..he said "wow..he is lot of fun, I can see how it add "character" to our life." Amen to that.
We had 6 Christmas dinner in 8 days..at least I don't have to cook. But it was nice how we try to included Cory in all those gatherings and meeting everyone. The best part is that he loves playing with his cousins, even though he may be the youngest but he really had them wrapped around their fingers. I can't believed that I forgot to take a picture of all of them!!!
My few highlights with Cory during the holidays: talking about catching Santa on Christmas Eve..until I told him about the song "Santa's coming to Town.." (he knows when you're awake..etc.)
Few days before Christmas, I finished the gift wrappings and put them under the tree..Cory woke the next morning and said "yayyyy! when he saw the gifts then ran to the stockings. He got so upset.."OH NO!! Santa forgot!!" LOL..had to explain that one!
In Candlelight service, he's pretending to be a fireman to hosed down all the candles. I had to hold him down for that...
Christmas eve..putting out the cookies and milk for Santa..Cory's checking the chimney few times to make sure it's clear for Santa to come.
Saying Grace at Christmas dinner " Bless this house, Bless this family and friends, Bless the Lord, (then he add a few more of his own..) Bless the boat, airplane, tiger..then Bless the food Amen.
Making Christmas cookies cut outs..Cory saw how I put flour on counter to prevent sticking and rolled the dough on it..then the door bell rangs...after 10 minutes. I went back..he has the flour all over my kitchen counters , EVERY one of the counters!! oh boy! He also "fingerpainted" it as well.
New Year Eve..we had him napped for two hours instead of 30 minutes prior to dinner party..but he couldn't stay awake before 9pm. LOL. Nothing goes the way we had want to.
At the hospital, we visited my Baba during the holidays, Baba got moved to new room with roommates. There is one elder man who kept saying "come and talk to me" over and over again. Finally I sic Cory over to him to "entertain him". So needless, Cory did bit of dance, then robot walking over him and did "mocking" hello and show him a christmas card with kitten in it and told a story about it (make up..) but the man didn't say anything or acknowledge him...just stared at him blank point. Finally, Cory came back and I just kinda of struggled this off. But later, I found out from my mom when I told her about it. My mom just laughed..but not really funny she said..but considering it is somewhat. The elder man is BLIND! no wonder! Cory was quiet but very animated.
Oh well..that is it for now.
Here's some pictures...
Family Ukraine Dinner..(regrets Baba, my brother/wife and Aunt Eliza/Uncle Pat this year..)
Traditional Christmas Eve present (only one!) the usual new pajamas!
Cory's checking the chimney to make sure it's ok for Santa.
Christmas morning..Cory in disbelief!!
Big gift from the family..wooden castle with dragons and knights..
Carrie-Anne is doing the happy "dance"..a new stereo/ipod dock system!
Cory is such a social boy..he keeps us on our toes these days and company too! Such a character and has to be the "attention of the center" every where we go. ha ha. I had to laugh one night at my parents', he was literally climbing over my brother (payback time!) poking him, jumping him etc. My brother did say one time look over at me " ha ha ha..I don't feel sorry for you". Knowing what a busy boy he is..he, in fact, has been encouraging him few things! ( but at the end before we left..he said "wow..he is lot of fun, I can see how it add "character" to our life." Amen to that.
We had 6 Christmas dinner in 8 days..at least I don't have to cook. But it was nice how we try to included Cory in all those gatherings and meeting everyone. The best part is that he loves playing with his cousins, even though he may be the youngest but he really had them wrapped around their fingers. I can't believed that I forgot to take a picture of all of them!!!
My few highlights with Cory during the holidays: talking about catching Santa on Christmas Eve..until I told him about the song "Santa's coming to Town.." (he knows when you're awake..etc.)
Few days before Christmas, I finished the gift wrappings and put them under the tree..Cory woke the next morning and said "yayyyy! when he saw the gifts then ran to the stockings. He got so upset.."OH NO!! Santa forgot!!" LOL..had to explain that one!
In Candlelight service, he's pretending to be a fireman to hosed down all the candles. I had to hold him down for that...
Christmas eve..putting out the cookies and milk for Santa..Cory's checking the chimney few times to make sure it's clear for Santa to come.
Saying Grace at Christmas dinner " Bless this house, Bless this family and friends, Bless the Lord, (then he add a few more of his own..) Bless the boat, airplane, tiger..then Bless the food Amen.
Making Christmas cookies cut outs..Cory saw how I put flour on counter to prevent sticking and rolled the dough on it..then the door bell rangs...after 10 minutes. I went back..he has the flour all over my kitchen counters , EVERY one of the counters!! oh boy! He also "fingerpainted" it as well.
New Year Eve..we had him napped for two hours instead of 30 minutes prior to dinner party..but he couldn't stay awake before 9pm. LOL. Nothing goes the way we had want to.
At the hospital, we visited my Baba during the holidays, Baba got moved to new room with roommates. There is one elder man who kept saying "come and talk to me" over and over again. Finally I sic Cory over to him to "entertain him". So needless, Cory did bit of dance, then robot walking over him and did "mocking" hello and show him a christmas card with kitten in it and told a story about it (make up..) but the man didn't say anything or acknowledge him...just stared at him blank point. Finally, Cory came back and I just kinda of struggled this off. But later, I found out from my mom when I told her about it. My mom just laughed..but not really funny she said..but considering it is somewhat. The elder man is BLIND! no wonder! Cory was quiet but very animated.
Oh well..that is it for now.
Here's some pictures...
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