Quiet Sunday

It is a quiet Sunday afternoon here. We went to Barnes and Noble's and then Chipolte's with Kim before she left. When we got home Gary played Star Wars while Jennifer went back to B&N to get Gary's Leapster game which we left at the store (mission accomplished).

I watched "Black Blizzard" and napped a little while all this was going on. Now Gary is watching Max and Ruby on the tv downstairs while Jennifer is watching Star Trek Voyager on the laptop in our bedroom upstairs.

It's back to work on Monday for a four day week. I'm off on Thursday for Grandpa Rhino's birthday. I'll work some on Friday to make up for it.

Mini Family Reunion

Today was a lot of fun. Jennifer, Gary, and I drove to Vail to meet up with Uncle Paul, Aunt Kathy, and my cousins. We had a lot of fun. We went out to a ranch where we ate lunch and then watched all of the kids (except Gary) get to ride on a horse.

It was a good visit. Hopefully we won't have to wait another ten years to get together again.

Tuesday Night

It's a quiet Tuesday night here. We are all doing ok. Jennifer went and picked up her latest painting tonight while I stayed home with Gary who had a blast watching a Tom and Jerry Movie. Tomorrow we are going to Vail to meet up with Uncle Paul, Aunt Kathy, Kris, Shannon, Meghan, and their families.

Party Saturday

Gary had tennis today but was not behaving so well. He finally settled down. Then we had a birthday party to go to. There he had a great time and lots of fun. He was so well behaved it was a joy to watch him playing with all the other kids. It was held at a place that has the huge bounce houses and lots of things to keep the little ones busy. He is already a little tired. Hope he sleeps well tonight. I am tired too. On new meds makes me sleepy and a little bit of balance. but the violent body shaking has stoped. Doc says I should get use to meds soon. Hope all is well with everyone else.

Jennifer

Now what can we do?

This morning I got a call to see if Brianna could come over and play. She was in extra hyper mode. Gary was in extra hyper mode. So today was alot of fun. We played camp over in the living room. We had marshmellows and crackers. We also had cheese and crackers before the camp out. I had 3 play tents up. Gary and Brianna went over to her house to get the guatiar and more toys to put in the tents. Then we draged toys form one room to the other in the tents. I found food every where. Then we went outside and played in the sprinkler. Then back inside for more food and play with other toys. Then the babysitter came. I had to go to a doctors appointment. While I was gone they played marbles, computers and Pixo art projects. Then when I got home Gary went over to Briannas while I drove the babysitter home. Then we played outside on our scooters and side walk chalk. Then we made art work with beads. Then we went back outside to play. Then we went to Chickflit for dinner and played there. Then we went to the park. Then we got home and Brianna asked" What are we going to do now?" I said I am getting ready for bed sweetie, we are tired. So she went home at 8:30 and started to pick on her brother. I have taken my sleep meds and ready for bed. Can't imagine why I am tired, and my house looks like a mess.

Love
Jennifer

but atleast Gary did not spend hours on the computer.

Is it Friday yet?

It was another normal day here today. Warm weather and some afternoon showers. Jennifer went painting tonight. She is working on a night sky scene. Gary had an ok day by he did bite the lady who runs club for kids. There goes our chance for a lower rate. Oh well, he was good the rest of the day.

We are currently watching Jack's Big Music Show and then it will be off to bed.

The tooth fairy cometh

It was a busy day for me and a fun day for Gary. I was woken up by an early morning phone call from work and had to go in early. And since Monday is my late day I put in an 11.5 hour day.

Gary's day had him going to bowling in the morning, to Chick File' for lunch, then he played with some of his friends at home, and finally played on the computer.

Finally Gary fell asleep by nine. Oh, and he also lost another tooth today (we are not sure where) but the tooth fairy will be coming tonight.

Gunther Toody's for desert

It's Saturday night and Gary and Jennifer are in bed watching a little television before sleep. We just got back from a late trip out for desert. We went to Gunther Toody's. I thought that they had deserts other than shakes and malts but I was mistaken. It still worked out since I wanted a shake anyway and Jennifer was happy with a shake (hers was frozen yogart) also. Gary had a cheese burger and fries.

Gary went to his tennis lesson today, played a little bit with Briana and also played on the computer (what a surprise).

Tomorrow we are going to lunch at the Rodger's Rhino Ranch.

Friday Horse Party Day

Today was a great day for Gary at horses. He made a new friend and they rode horse together. His new friend is Jonathan. They both have High Functioning Autism and are working on learning socializing. Gary had an awsome day and spoke really clearly. He also got a new specialized riding helment to were. It is a pretty green color. He found it fun. Now he is at Club 4 Kids for awhile and I am trying to get some work done on the computer and rest. Later we will play here at home. So fun when Gary is in his happy charming moods. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Love
Jennifer

Lazy Summer Day

Gary has had a fun day today. He played with the neighbors Justin and Mira. They all had a great time and then had a little picnic. Earlier he was playing with his boxing bag and helping me clean out his new play room. We have had some time to watch TV and play computers. Later I will try to go out for a walk. Nick has been keeping busy at work. .

Our new horse helment arrived today and tomorrow we will be ale to try it out. Gary as hippo at 10am and will be riding with another little boy. It should be lost of fun. His new helment is a pretty critus green- looks more like a pear green to me. So happy we finally are geting the things together that Gary needs. Hope all is well with everyone else.

Love
Jennifer

Wednesday Night

It's day three of Gary's summer vacation and he is doing pretty good. He had a good session with his OT and played with a new sitter while Jennifer went to the doctor.

Monday Night

It's Monday night and we are all winding down here. Jen is lying on her heating bad and Gary is eating his bedtime snack (the ice cream and Popsicle from Baskin Robbins don't count). Hopefully he will be ready to go upstairs soon and go to bed.

Sensory Room Time

We are working on putting together a Sensory Room for Gary. This way he has all his sensory needs upstairs and has his own special place. We are installing his own computer & games now. I bought him a 70lbs boxing sand bag and boxing gloves. This is to help him redirect his aggresive behavioral instics in a more productive manner. He can hit, kick, wrestle and scratch the sand bag instead of mommy and daddy. Going to show Gary now, he keeps trying to help daddy and daddy needs some room. Have a great Sunday.

Love
Jennifer

Another Movie Adventure.

Gary got to see another movie. Today we went to see the movie UP. Gary had a blast, he loved it. He was soo cute, recognizing sences form the previews. This was not a sensory friendly film, so I asked them to turn down the volumn. I had a great time too. It was nice to watch a movie with out covering up my ears the whole time. It was perfect. Afterwards we saw some Gary's classmates. Gary thought that was fun too. Now Nick is getting stuff for us to beable to set up a special play room for Gary. We are going to move the computer upstairs and I have other things like a special swing to add. Will go to the store later to get the sand bag I want for Gary.
Fun Fun times at the Kocals. And the cats are having fun too.

Jennifer

Summer Time has begun

My parents, Nick and I were all there for Gary's Kindergarden celerbration. He had fun I think, the kids looked so cute singing songs and such. On of the Parents told me how great Gary was. He was one of the volunteer parents and has seen Gary grow this past year. He also was telling me a cute story about how smart Gary is. Gary and his son were playing with leggos and Gary built a working crank without any help. He just put the pieces together and built it. I thank the father so much for sharing this story and a good report on Gary. Gary has also gotten a certificate for reading and a free meal at the resturant Mimi's. I thought it was to late to get a year book I was fortunatly wrong. Nick got one at the school and we were sharing the photos with Gary. We all had fun eating at the BBQ.
Then Gary and I went to HIPPO. Gary did great riding Grizzle today. I took some photos and had fun. One of the horses kept walking along the fence with me and watching me. So I went over and gave him some attention. Then he moved his head so it was next to mine and gave me a head bump. So yea I made a new friend. Next week Gary will be riding with another little boy named Justin. Justin needs help socalizing and Gary help with talking clearly. It should really be fun.
Now after our busy day we are playing on the computers and resting for the day. Tomorrow we will see the movie UP. Gary is very excited about this. Me too. so long with no movies and now they are just streaming in. Good night.

Love
Jennifer

Is it Summer break YET

Gary has been very wired these last few days. I have been tempted to just pull him out for the summer , but only a few days left. He got mad at his Special Needs teacher and kicked her in the leg. Then went to time out room where he decided to tear the bottom of his shirt off. So he spent the day looking like a 80's child with torn clothes. Is it summer break yet? Tomorrow will be PJ day they get to wear their PJ's and watch movies while eating popcorn. He should love that and hopefully behave himself. Summer is almost here. It has been cold and rainy here, hard to believe it is summer. I am doing fine and Nick is doing well too. I went to the dentist and will have to have root canal and a crown. No fun. We had a busy day today. Gary went to school, then Club 4 Kids and then home to play. His favorite friend Brianna has been hanging out with us and Gary has been having a blast. She leaves tomorrow on Summer break for 2 weeks to visit family in Arkansas. Lots of plans for Gary this summer. Need to signn him up for swimming lessons. He still has horse and thearpy. Well going to get him ready for bed and pray he behaves himself tomorrow at school.

Love
Jennifer

Rainy Day

It was a pretty rainy day today. The type of day that is perfect sleeping weather. Which is why I slept in and went to work late. Gary throw up/spit up at school (not enough to send him home) but they had to change his shirt. That meant I had to stay home a little bit longer and wait by the phone in case the school called while Jennifer ran some errands.

Jennifer did cancel Gary's appointment with Dr. Rydell.

Tomorrow at school is bubble day. Thursday is movie and popcorn day. Finally Friday is his last day of kindergarten.

The PTO is sponsoring a barbecue (hot dogs and chips) Friday for lunch at school. Jennifer, Grandma Rosemary, Grandpa Rhino, and I are all planning on attending.

summer break count down 4

Sorry everyone. I went to start typing and the computer posted instead.
Yesterday was great seeing Star Trek was so much fun. I had a Doctors appointment today so my dad picked Gary up from school. Then we all had lunch together at Nicole's Pizza. Yummy Yummy. Gary seems to be having a good day so far. He had to wear a funny hat for school today. I took his black cowboy hat and covered it with little stickers that were numbers and letters. Just 4 more days then Summer Break and off to 1st grade. Wow.
We are doing good here. It is rainny and we are having fun being a little lazy. Hope all is well with you.

Love Jennifer