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12 years ago
Monday, September 17, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Sports Specs!
For a while now we have tried to figure out the best plan for Gabe's glasses situation. His current glasses are not getting the job done. The ear cables that we loved so much in the beginning are now plaguing us as Gabe gets bigger. We have tried a few different nose pieces and they still slip down and he looks over them a good portion of the day. Well, this week we signed Gabe up for t-ball, which makes this momma bear a little nervous, and he ran into a tree the other day. Yes, the moment we said, "Ok, really have to take care of this now."
A few weeks ago it just happens that Gabe's teacher blessed us with a pair of sports frames that she thought might be just Gabe's size! What a blessing! So, I took them into the eye doc and although it is going to cost us a pretty penny, I cannot wait to get those glasses on his peepers!!
A few weeks ago it just happens that Gabe's teacher blessed us with a pair of sports frames that she thought might be just Gabe's size! What a blessing! So, I took them into the eye doc and although it is going to cost us a pretty penny, I cannot wait to get those glasses on his peepers!!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
He did it!!
After working on zipping his coat and finding it to be a struggle, I emailed his VI consultant asking if she could work on some self help skills that we seem to be struggling. After all, it is hard to zip your coat when you can't see the zipper so well. Today, Mrs. R came in to work with Gabe and worked on the coat zipping steps...and all I can say is that in my opinion she is a miracle worker!! Before leaving my classroom, he talked through each step and zipped that winter coat all by himself!! Wahoo!!
I must brag, that Gabe is just blowing us away with his progress! Large motor things are still difficult, but I think that is a delay stemming from orphanage delay and lack of movement. But, everything else including his small motor just keeps making huge gains! He is such a fighter and go getter! Way to go buddy!! We love you sooooo much!!
**NOTE: after taking these pics, I threw his coat in the washer-the arms are filthy! Not sure how that happened. The photo actually makes them look worse than they are, oh well! LOL
I must brag, that Gabe is just blowing us away with his progress! Large motor things are still difficult, but I think that is a delay stemming from orphanage delay and lack of movement. But, everything else including his small motor just keeps making huge gains! He is such a fighter and go getter! Way to go buddy!! We love you sooooo much!!
**NOTE: after taking these pics, I threw his coat in the washer-the arms are filthy! Not sure how that happened. The photo actually makes them look worse than they are, oh well! LOL
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sometimes We Need a Little Help!
It is amazing to watch Gabe grow and adapt. He is making huge gains in so many areas-two big ones are coloring and cutting. Gabe has had some wonderful help including a vision impairment consultant that comes in to work with him 1x a week. She also works with Gabe's teachers to adapt things for him.
Getting ready to cute his homework paper...If you notice, the lines for him to cut on are very black. The lines were dotted, but he came to me and asked me to darken the lines for him. This is awesome because he is learning what he needs to be successful! He is advocating for his own needs!
And so sweet as he cut he kept telling me, "Thank you momma for helping me."
At school he also told his teacher on the first day that he couldn't see the book and needed to move closer. I think he is going to have a fantastic Kindergarten year!!!
Getting ready to cute his homework paper...If you notice, the lines for him to cut on are very black. The lines were dotted, but he came to me and asked me to darken the lines for him. This is awesome because he is learning what he needs to be successful! He is advocating for his own needs!
And so sweet as he cut he kept telling me, "Thank you momma for helping me."
At school he also told his teacher on the first day that he couldn't see the book and needed to move closer. I think he is going to have a fantastic Kindergarten year!!!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Another Great Check-Up!!
Gabe had a phenomenal check up on his eyes today! Today was his 6 month in office check (he had his last under anesthesia check in Dec.) and he was so cooperative! Not that he hasn't been in the past, but everyone in the office was impressed with how he just went with the check, the drops, and he let them take his eye pressure! To do this, they put a pen like thing on the eyeball after they numb the eye with drops. So, when the doc came in, did a quick exam and told us that the success of his surgery in China and the gains he has made has surpassed any expectations he had for Gabe and his vision! He will never have 20/20, but now we can wait 9 months to go back!!! Thank you Lord for protecting Gabie's eyes and for the vision he has!! Thank you, Thank you!!
On another note, Gabe has been busting to go see Cars 2 at the theater (it opened today). I was dreading it coming out as I was not sure he would be able to go. The last movie we took Gabe to that was in 3D, he could not put the 3D glasses on over his glasses and did not like the feel of the big 3D glasses (I am not sure what he could see with them on anyway). So, he watched Nomeo & Juliet blurry. But, tonight I checked our theater times for Cars 2 and they are showing a 2D version!!! Yay!! I may just have to send a thank you letter to our theater for offering this version! Not to mention, I hate paying the extra money for 3D anyway!
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