Exciting things are happening in Ben’s world. He started school based speech therapy a little over a month ago. The progress he has made in that month is astounding. I have become gun shy of using the term “language explosion” as I ha…
Tag Archive: toddlerhood
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Ben–language, reflux, and emotional development
It is hard to believe but Ben is now older than Liam was when Dave deployed (and I am forever grateful that I don’t have a 7 month old in addition to him at home).Ben continues to slowly add words to his vocabulary. He still frequently speaks in …
Jul
31
Ben–language, reflux, and emotional development
It is hard to believe but Ben is now older than Liam was when Dave deployed (and I am forever grateful that I don’t have a 7 month old in addition to him at home).Ben continues to slowly add words to his vocabulary. He still frequently speaks in …
Jun
29
Terrible Twos
Ben is well into his terrible twos these days.This is bad timing as Liam is in a defiant streak at the moment; in addition, I never dealt with the terrible twos….Liam didn’t have them due to his delays.I often say Ben is like a rock star: loud, moody…
Jun
29
Terrible Twos
Ben is well into his terrible twos these days.This is bad timing as Liam is in a defiant streak at the moment; in addition, I never dealt with the terrible twos….Liam didn’t have them due to his delays.I often say Ben is like a rock star: loud, moody…
Jun
28
All I want is both boys looking at the camera and smiling
2 years and counting and it still hasn’t happened. In May we had professional photos taken by S. Jordan Photography and she did an amazing job being patient with my wild boys and moving around with them, but still no luck on them both looking at the ca…
Jun
28
All I want is both boys looking at the camera and smiling
2 years and counting and it still hasn’t happened. In May we had professional photos taken by S. Jordan Photography and she did an amazing job being patient with my wild boys and moving around with them, but still no luck on them both looking at the ca…
May
23
Impossible to photograph
After our Christmas photo experience, I think Dave might be done with trying to capture our tasmanian devil little angel, Ben, on film. So when a local photographer offered mini-sessions while Dave would be out of town, I figured it would be…
May
23
Impossible to photograph
After our Christmas photo experience, I think Dave might be done with trying to capture our tasmanian devil little angel, Ben, on film. So when a local photographer offered mini-sessions while Dave would be out of town, I figured it would be…
May
11
More spirited toddler chronicles
Ben is now 25 months old. The non-stop hours of crying have NOT returned. He does still cry alot, as described below, but it is for discernable reasons. I no longer have the gut renching helpless feeling when the crying starts, knowin…
Apr
28
Ben’s reaction to being held by others while Mommy takes photos
The boys with Daddy on Easter: I love how much Liam looks like Dave in this photo. Ben was crying “Mama, Mama!” Then he got mad:So we tried with Yia Yia (my step-mom) and it was worse:He just left, running to me with his arms up callin…
Apr
14
The day it snowed inside
Consider this a PSA to check all Melissa and Doug toys for styrofoam and remove it. Styrofoam sticks and jumps from person to person. Liam’s OT found many pieces on her when working with him after this incident. Our dumber cat (Sammy)…
Apr
09
2 years old
Benjamin Andrew is 2 years old and quickly becoming less of a baby. These days his eyes are hazel, but they aren’t green-gold hazel like mine. Ben’s hazel is a deep dark navy blue with shades of grey, and a couple of brown spots (particular…
Apr
07
The cupcake incident of 2011
Ben’s birthday fell on a Wednesday, which happens to be our busiest therapy day. In addition, Dave is out of town which means he is 0 for 2 on Ben birthdays. I decided I needed to do *something* to commemorate Ben’s birthday as …
Mar
14
The same old song and dance
This is a video I took a couple of weeks ago. Before you watch it, turn down your volume as it shows Ben crying pretty hard. While you watch it, think back to almost 2 years ago when I showed a video of his reflux cry. That video can …
Mar
12
The Ben Ben dance
When Ben is in a good mood, this is his signature move:
Mar
11
Smarty pants
Liam learned all 26 letter names before his 2nd birthday. He wasn’t talking to communicate and I chalked it up to one of the few benefits of autism (obsessive interests, in this case for something academic). I never expected a repeat with B…
Aug
06
My baby has a baby
and he calls her “ba-ble!”I cannot even express how adorable I think this is.And before anyone thinks they are clever and says it, NO, this does not mean we need to have another baby! 
Aug
02
Baby Bunching–toddler style
Last summer I wrote alot about what it is like to have “2 under 2″ or baby bunched kids. The first 5 months were incredibly rough, but things got a bit easier after Liam turned 2 when I had to turn in my “2 under 2″ status and just use the baby b…
Jul
28
Major cuteness with a side of fussiness
Ben is absolutely adorable these days.The Prilosec has done the trick. This video was taken when he was on the Zantac(warning turn volume down):He was having those crying episode 2-4 times an hour and wanted to just be held and walked around.&nbs…
AMFAS Update
- Participants needed for Autism Study June 18, 2013
- Flag Day Important to America’s Military June 14, 2013
- Happy Birthday Army June 14, 2013
- Memorial Day: A Day to Remember May 27, 2013
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 4 of 4 May 24, 2013
CMKAA
- DoD Reports to Congress with Mystifying Excuses for Failing to Comply with Legislation June 5, 2013
- TRICARE Stalls on Implementing Treatments February 25, 2013
- FY2013 NDAA Includes One-Year Pilot Program January 2, 2013
Confessions from Household Six
- Sometimes You Just Need to Wallow – For a Minute June 7, 2013
- Cyber Schools in Pennsylvania May 30, 2013
- Please Stop the Ride May 12, 2013
Stim City
- DoD Reports to Congress with Mystifying Excuses for Failing to Comply with Legislation June 5, 2013
- I Was Struck by Lightning April 26, 2013
- In the Land of Oz (Home of the IEP) April 12, 2013
Captain Dad – Family Life with Autism, twins, and the Military
- Happy Father's Day June 15, 2013
- Going on a Mission - and Skittles! April 6, 2013
- March Madness March 16, 2013
Lily and the Roses
- The Terrible Two's At Age 6 1/2? June 5, 2013
- Autism Mom – Finding A Balance May 22, 2013
- A Cure for Autism? Thoughts and Reflections May 8, 2013
Spouse,Kids and Special Needs aren’t things issued in a Seabag?
- For The Deployed Parents.... June 18, 2013
- For Alex Spourdalakis.. Another Autistic life Lost. June 13, 2013
- Adding a Little Autism Ambiance to your Life. June 12, 2013
Navy Chaplain: A Story
- To the best dad I know.... June 16, 2013
- Time is Precious June 14, 2013
- Eloping and Autism: How to get a free safety kit for your ASD kid (or share with a family you love) May 22, 2013
Who’s Teaching Who?
- Transitions: From Sampling to Eating March 21, 2013
- Today’s Lesson: Appreciation February 2, 2013
- First Impressions October 17, 2012
Oh What A Life!
- I failed June 18, 2013
- Father's Day June 17, 2013
- I said UNCLE!!! June 13, 2013
Conner’s Search For A Voice
- The dreaded word. Deployment. March 21, 2013
- All our friends are different. February 18, 2013
- Sick in disguise. January 22, 2013
Red Green Lellow
- How Independent Are Vaccine Defenders? June 19, 2013
- Flu Shots Are Made From WHAT? June 17, 2013
- The Likes and Loves of Isaac McMillan June 15, 2013
Living Victory
- Going on a Space Walk! June 15, 2013
- Two Words June 14, 2013
- Gone Too Soon June 11, 2013
The Holland’s Home
- What, no TV?! June 18, 2013
- Happy Father’s Day June 17, 2013
- Sabbath Rest June 16, 2013
Raising Soldiers 4 Christ
- New Bible Study with Good Morning Girls June 4, 2013
- Review of Pathway Readers May 27, 2013
- Our thoughts on the new Boy Scouts Policy May 26, 2013
Pathways in Autism
- Please Sign Petition For Sensitivity Training At Whole Foods January 14, 2013
- Expect Spin With Autism Mandates October 23, 2012
- Watch Your Little Eloper! October 15, 2012
Pieces
- Truth From the Fox February 26, 2013
- Again I Rise February 21, 2013
- Working Together February 6, 2013
Oh What a Life!
- I failed June 18, 2013
- Father's Day June 17, 2013
- I said UNCLE!!! June 13, 2013
Autism Recovered
- Kate's recovery story April 16, 2012
- Fairies get a new swing outside February 29, 2012
- Craftiness February 25, 2012
Four Cannons
- BFF’s May 22, 2012
- An Emotional Glimpse Into My Heart… May 17, 2012
- Soooo Ready For Spring! February 20, 2012
P.R.E.K.P.A.
- OUTINGS with 3 small children, Autism and only 1 parent August 7, 2011
- NEW DIET FOR KAITLYN!!! August 7, 2011
- ALL GROWN UP!!! August 2, 2011
Michelle’s maniacal musings on mommyhood
- Potty progress continues June 16, 2013
- Anxiety over Ben's preschool placement June 13, 2013
- T-Ball June 12, 2013
A House of Hagfeldt’s
- You say its your birthday! na na na na na it's my birthday too! yeah! na na na na na March 1, 2013
- What's the deal-eo February 16, 2013
- Christmas 2012 January 16, 2013
ArmyWifeToddlerMom
- Remembering Ramzi Doany 10 years later September 11, 2011
- And she'll have fun fun fun till her Daddy takes her t-bird away June 16, 2011
- And more June 6, 2011
Army Wife and Autism Life
- Crazy Beautiful life February 13, 2013
- What the... January 26, 2012
- A Beautiful Moment November 21, 2011
Pajama Camper
- Family Update October 19, 2011
- Open House August 12, 2011
- Been Awhile August 11, 2011
Parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome
- Finally, all grown up? June 16, 2013
- College orientation surprise for me & my aspie June 16, 2013
- What a way to spend a day, hike challenge by W December 24, 2012
Shot’s Spot
- Send a deployment hug November 8, 2012
- #photoadayaug Day 6 - Writing August 6, 2012
- #photoadayaug Day 4 - Somewhere you sat August 4, 2012
Major Autism
- No one can tell you how to build October 4, 2011
- What causes autism? June 14, 2011
- Is this Autism (Money) Awareness Month? April 3, 2011