The last couple of days have definitely been therapeutic for me. It's been a shit year so far, let's face it. Between the BB rejection, the B12 debacle, the husband in the hospital, the busted knee followed by surgery, both dogs having "incidents" and Dumpling turning 4 going on 14, it's really been a shit year.
So I've been doing things to recharge MY batteries lately. First, my oldest friend K visited for a few days, and then the Urban visit was a major highlight. We had such a good time, it was relaxed and easy going and we got along just like on the computer. After they left, there was a void. So I went to the movies. A lot. There is something about being by myself in a dark room with a story to escape for 2 hours. For me, that's what a therapy session is.
Also, yesterday and today, I went back to my sewing machine. My Doll Quilt needs to be mailed out tomorrow and I've had a pillow case project in my head for weeks now. if you are interested in such things, both projects are up at Ubercrafty.
Finally, a reader who happens to live in my city and is an OT came to my house yesterday and did a session with BB ****. Most of the delays that we documented a few months back have been caught up. Yeah BB! Her knees are still locked in certain positions and she crawls funny, but thanks to M the Amazing Babysitter, she's already playing dog in the park and except for her language, she's pretty much on par with other soon-to-be 2 year olds.
***How nice was that? She read my post way back about BB being at a one year-old level and offered to come over for a second opinion. We have been working with BB on her delays, but to have someone else, who is weeks away from her own referall come over and check it out, it was soooo sweet! Thanks again N!
Yay for BB!!!
Having a 14 y.o. son, I can commiserate with the issues with Dumpling. Apples is learning a lot of behaviors from her oldest brother -- most of them not positive.
I'm glad to hear that you're taking care of yourself.
Posted by: Harry | July 17, 2007 at 11:11 PM
Internet friends can be fantastic, can't they. Glad your little one is doing so well.
Posted by: carosgram | July 18, 2007 at 04:13 PM