So, for the past few weeks we've all been sick in one way or another. We're all coming out of it now, thank goodness! Despite it all, we've had a couple of great weeks.
We started our Christmas right after Thanksgiving. Last weekend we got two kitchen sets! One Saf's size and one my size! They're so cool. We've been cooking up lots of great stuff and feeding it to anyone, or anything that'll let us!
We've also been doing movies on our projection big screen every night. Saf likes Madagascar a lot. I like Little Mermaid. Its like going to the theater every night! So cool.
Saf's been doing amazing with school. Every school day she's excited and ready to go. She walks in on her own two feet and starts the day with all the other kids, playing with playdough. That's a good thing, 'cuz mom and I have stuff to do!
A week ago last Friday my early intervention teacher came and met with mom and dad. She asked them a bunch of questions (the MCHAT...toddler autism checklist), and based on the results it looks like I should be eligable for autism services. Now, it was not a diagnostic test. The purpose of the MCHAT is to identify kiddos who are at risk for an autism diagnosis. It has a bunch of critical questions that touch on different areas of autism criteria. I failed in all areas. Kind of a bummer, but also a great way to identify specific areas where I could use a little help. So, mom and dad will try to get Regional Center to give me time with Saf's BIA consultant Heather. That's really exciting because I like her A LOT! She's really fun. Usually, I would get services through Bright Future. That's who did Saf's ABA services in the beginning. You remember how that ended? The people who actually worked with Saf were awesome, but the program directors tried to bully mom and dad into upping Saf's hours to 30 a week. If you recall, she wasn't tolerating 10 a week, so that was just crazy. Either way, mom and dad want me to do services with Heather on a consulting basis. They aren't interesting in putting me through the drama of an intensive program, as I'm generally less comfortable with extended interactions than Saf was. If Saf couldn't tolerate an intesive program, I'd probably just crumble. So, I'll hopefully get to see Heather once a week just like Saf. Fingers crossed it won't be too big of a pain to get what I need. You'd think it's be a no-brainer...I've qualified for up to 30 hr a week and mom and dad are asking for an hour and 20 min. You do the math...its a great deal for Regional Center. We'll see.
This week Saf's class has their Christmas party and mom, dad, and I get to go. We're gonna get to do lots of cool holiday stuff and I think Santa's even coming! No way! How awesome is that?????? Saf's been learning some Christmas songs, and she's just lovin' the whole Christmas theme. We're gonna have a great time! Mom will take lots of video! After that, Saf is on break for 3 weeks. I'm sure that'll be a bummer for her...but I'm pretty excited to get to hang with her!
We want to wish our Aunt Cory a belated happy birthday. Her birthday was last week and we heard it was GREAT! We're so glad you had a wonderful day and we love you very much. We want to wish our Nana Cummings a very happy birthday on the 13th. She deserves a great day and a great year...so we're sending major b-day mojo and love her way!
Know Grandpa & Grandma Seifert, and Uncle Randy & Aunt Kathy are weathering quite a snow storm in Minnesota. Stay safe and warm guys...we love you! Everyone else wherever you are...cuddle up and have a great week. Remember to check back in next week to see video from Saf's school Christmas party!!!!
Peace
Nixi
On our first day of Christmas............
Saf warming up for the x-mas party....and watching herself in the viewfinder...
If you listen carefully, you can hear me singing along in the background...
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