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God Bless Caleb and Camryn!!

What Sippy Cup

So over the past few months we have been offering Caleb a regular cup to see if we can get him to drink from a cup rather than a sippy.   After several months of just trying to get him to hold the cup and put it to his lips he did it on Sunday and didn't look back!  He picked up the cup and started to drink from it, like he had been doing it forever.  The best part is, is how proud of himself he is when he does it.  He drinks, then gets up to come over to signal to you for some high fives.  He is so amazing!  Way to go Caleb!  You are awesome!

God Bless you all!!

God Bless Caleb and Camryn!!

Hi All!

Hi all!   Sorry for the delay in posts.  I have started a new job and with that came a new schedule, that we all are getting used to!  I do have a lot of updates.  So I will update this weekend.  I hope this finds you all well.  I hope everyone has a great weekend.

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God Bless Caleb and Camryn!! 

A Fish

I just had to post this picture and share. Caleb drew this yesterday and said 'fish'! Bri and I were so proud of him. Not only did he draw but he REALLY drew something. Another big step!
Way to go Caleb!
God Bless you all!!

God Bless Caleb and Camryn!!

He Melts my Heart

So I guess I should first start of by saying that I will be re-entering the working world by the end of this month.  I need to go back to work to help pay the mound of medical bills that we have.  It is not ideally what I want to do, but it is what I have to do for my family.  I hope Caleb does well with this change.  I have not been getting a lot of sleep as I stay up worrying that this is going to effect him negatively.  I hope and pray that me going back to work will not be hard for him or Camryn.
As I am prepping myself to return to work, I am getting very emotional about things that I will miss while at work.  One of which, is taking Caleb to the bus stop every day.  Today, I took him to the bus stop early, since it was so nice out.  He, Camryn, and I played while we waited at the bus stop.   They are such good kids.  Every day after Caleb gets on the bus, Camryn and I stand and wave to him, blow kisses, and sign 'I love you' while the aid buckles him in.  Caleb had another great moment today as when I waved, he waved back.  I just wanted to start bawling.  He makes me so so proud!  That little boy has more fight in him than ANYONE I have ever met.  He is simply amazing.  Yes, he has delays, but heck, who wouldn't after all he has been through. I am so proud of what obstacles he has overcome and I know many are ahead.  I will help you buddy overcome them.  Even though mommy has to work, I will continue to help!  I love you and am so very proud of you.  Thank you for the wave today, it was like you knew I needed that!  I love you, your sister, and daddy with all my heart!

God Bless you all!!

God Bless Caleb and Camryn!!

Another Great Moment

There are days when things I taught Caleb days or even months ago, just start snapping in that little mind of his.  Today, he picked up the magna doodle and began to draw circles, then looked at me and signed and said 'caterpillar'.  It was exactly how I have showed him, starting many months ago, to draw a caterpillar.  I calmly (as if you get excited he will get upset and stop-sensory thing) said 'yes caterpillar' and was screaming inside.  He smiled so big.  I then said 'where are the caterpillar's eyes?' He then drew them and did the same for the caterpillars mouth and nose when asked.  I was so happy!  ahhhhh.  What a moment.  I am still smiling.  So proud of him.

God Bless you all!!

God Bless Caleb and Camryn!!

Trying a Cup

This past weekend I tried to start teaching Caleb how to drink from a cup. It didn't go really well. BUT this morning he grabbed my hand and took me to the kitchen and pointed to a cupboard. I opened it up and he pointed to a cup. Then he said 'milk'. I put milk in the cup and we have been working on him drinking from a cup. He seems excited about it, but it seems to be a bit difficult for him! I hope he can grasp the concept! Way to go little man.

God Bless you all!!

God Bless Caleb and Camryn!!

Ahhh Music to My Ears

Hi all, I just wanted to post something great that just happened.  So Caleb does know a lot of signs and words. One of which is momma.   But whenever he wants me he always says 'hi', even if I am not looking, to get my attention.  Just five minutes ago, I was working on some of my stuff for 31 on the computer and I  heard him yelling 'momma, momma' from the other room.  I looked in the room and he was saying momma and signing it, and he wanted me!  He has never done this!  I was so happy that he understands this is the way to get my attention.  I hope he continues to do so!  It was so great to hear my little boy yell for his momma.  WAY TO GO CALEB!!

God Bless you all!!

God Bless Caleb and Camryn!!

SSI meeting

I really can't give the summary of the meeting right now. It went as we thought it would. Pretty much they made a mistake, it's evident-to them and us, but we need physical proof of us dropping of paystubs, that they lost, which we don't have like a receipt or anything. So. That's it.
This is probably the most frustrated and upset I have been in awhile. I'll write more later. Just don't want to rehash it, as I get upset and mad. I really think, and I know I say this a lot lately, but we just need to catch a break. Seriously.

God Bless you all!!

God Bless Caleb and Camryn!!

PLEASE Any Help Would Be Great PLEASE

HI all,
So the SSI overpayment saga continues.  We recently received a letter from the SSI office in response to a inquiry placed on our behalf.  SSI's letter was full of untruths and I can't believe how much they have lied.  It is pretty much a letter than does not have one ounce of truth in it.  I am sick to my stomach about it.  They aren't even aware as to where our case stands, i.e. how many appeals we have filed.  They want me and Brian to come in on Friday for what I feel will be a CYA session for them.  I am really sick of being screwed with by this office.  If ANYONE out there knows of an attorney that can be by our side at this meeting we would greatly appreciate any help!  PLEASE!  We are being asked to pay back A LOT of money that is not our error!  Again, PLEASE, we would appreciate any help.  It makes me sad that I am begging for help but I feel like Brian and I can't help our case as much as maybe someone who knows the law and who can see how this has been so mishandled!

God Bless you all!!

God Bless Caleb and Camryn!!