Sunday, May 04, 2008

Miss Precious

Thanks for checking in. I know it's been quite a while and I've been meaning to update everyone with Taylor's progress for some time.

She is doing super and making soooo much progress. She is talking more and participates in all her activities with other kids as long as they aren't right up in her face. She's gonna be just fine and she's so smart. We caught everything at such a young age. She definitely has her own personality and preferences. She will always prefer smaller social situations and kids that are calmer but that's why private school with small classes will suit her just fine. Unexpected situations aren't her favorite either but we can deal. After all she's only 2 years old so we have time to iron some things out. We were fortunate to have the correct treatment at the correct time. There were days I felt as if I were fighting an uphill battle doing the ABA myself but it's so worth it. She's a super duper dynamite kid full of spunk and personality.

Everyone loves her. There is a little boy at the Little Gym that has always been Taylor's special little friend. She even lets him hug her. He came up to her last week (mind you---he's 3 yrs old) and looks at her with the sweetest grin and says in this exasperated voice, "Taylor.... I love you." It was so darn CUTE. When I tell her we are headed to the Gym she always replies, "Thomas?" We were at music class the other day and she asked me "where's Thomas?" I suppose she thinks her friend should go to music with her too. lol. She seemed bummed when I told her Thomas doesn't come to music. lol. It's started already! I have a child with a speech delay and some of her first words are about a boy!

On to the layout above--I went to a 16 hour crop last weekend. I SOOO needed it and I was much more productive than Mark who spent the day at the casino! lol. I managed to eek out 11 layouts. There's no way I'll scan all of them so I decided to share a favorite. Maybe I'll post more later. Materials used: rhinestones in flower centers were a RAK from my generous friend Donna (check out her etsy shop-she has high quality goods), Prima flower cut in half, Heidi Swapp bling, brackets are Fancy Pants I think, rubon is Creative Imaginations, and paper is old Basic Grey. I love this paper and wish they hadn't discontinued this particular line. I've used it over and over on all types of layouts. I think it's Sweet Pea Jack.

Did see P.S. I Love You with Hillary Swank. Loved it! It's a girlie boo-hoo movie but it's definitely worth the watch.

I'll be posting a little more now. I'm hoping life will slow down a bit.

9 comments:

Donna Layton said...

Taylor's strides are miraculous. WOW. I am so grateful you found the right information at the right time.
I love the layout. The letters are wonderful and I like the swash of paint under them. Taylor is without question one of the cutest little girls I've ever seen.
I'm going to refrain from turning this comment into an email....so I'll email you soon.
Oh...one more thing...CANNOT believe you got 11 layouts done at a crop. Unfortunately, I can't talk and work at the same time.

jen duncan said...

So happy for the good news, Michelle. This layout couldn't be more aptly named--she certainly is precious. :-)

Babsarella said...

Glad to see you back!!! It is so wonderful to hear about things going so well for Miss T and I am happy to hear you found a bit of time for you!! Love the great lo, and hope you will find time to scan and share some others!!!

Christie K said...

Glad to hear you are all doing well! I love the pix of Taylor - so cute. Take care

Kerilou said...

Hey there!! Glad to see you back blogging! I am so happy to hear that things are going so well with Taylor. I wanted to cry when you talked about Thomas. There was a great thread on 2peas about little kids with "old souls" and Thomas definitely sounds like that type. Taylor is very blessed to have such a wonderful Mommy. This Mother's Day will be very special for you two!! Hugs, Kerilou

Tracy said...

first of all that picture is adorable. she's beautiful. and reading of her progress - also beautiful and wonderful. (that bit about Thomas - too sweet :-))
and rethink posting all those lo's k? LOL... i'd love to see

Sue McGettigan said...

It's so good to hear that T's doing well, I just knew she would, and you've been amazing through all of this Michelle. Lovely photo of T, she's a cutie-pie! LOL about the boy thing, Molly had a friend 'Michael' at preschool, she wouldn't let the other girls go near him :)

Anonymous said...

Love the layout of Taylor! The photo is adorable. I am so glad to hear how well things are going. You are a really special Mommy. :)

Loudlife said...

Michelle - I'm delighted to read about Taylor's fabulous progress! You're doing a fabulous and heroic job. She's lucky to have you for a mother.

Laurie