T is for…

Toilet:  To sign ‘potty’ in ASL, you shake the sign for ‘T’ …like ‘toilet.’  I realized a while ago that Ty can pee on demand for a treat (read M&M)  so we’ve started the potty (toilet) training journey for the third time.  Because of the language delay, we’re using ASL to help Ty communicate when...

Foto Friday

Here are promised pictures from last Friday’s adventure to the zoo.     Monday, we had a haircut playdate at our house.  I think the count was 4 adults and 9 children present.  Yes, it was a little…um…busy around here.  I consented to Mia’s first “real” haircut (much to the chagrin of Patrick).     I’ll try to...

Foto Friday

I know it’s not Friday and there’s no photos but I couldn’t find another creative title.  Besides they say a picture is worth a thousand words.  So I thought I might try the words side this week, you can use your imagination for the picture. I took all 3 kids bowling on Thursday.  Let’s just...

Precious

Since a couple of you have asked, I’d like to take this opportunity to explain our middle name choice for Ty and clear up any debate on pronuncation. (It’s a hard ‘G,’ btw.) Let’s start at the beginning (a very good place to start).  When we first received Ty’s file, we found his Korean name (Tae...

Time Flies…

…when you’re having fun/chasing 3 kids/just plain old busy. Today marks 5 weeks home with Ty.  So what’s new you may ask. He’s coming into his own turning into a opinion-holding, tantrum-throwing, mischevious, rambunctious two-year-old.  He has a special place in his heart for “Ee-ah” (aka Mia) and Nana.  He’s learned that chips, chocolate, and fruit...

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