Looking back over 2011: the following are my personal favorites.
Haley is pretty agreeable most of the time, but in January Haley said No.
My daughter impresses me every now and then. In February she impressed me twice. I was afraid that she would no longer be able to ride Grandpa's tractor, but she put the Pedal to the Metal. When she started going to Yoga classes she not only impressed me with her skill, but her instructor thought that she was Amazing too!
In March I started trusting Haley to do more on her own. I found that all she needed were some Encouraging Words.
I spent some time away from Haley in April when I went to visit my sister and her new baby. I was pleasantly surprised to find that my husband posted something on this blog while I was gone. It was so fun to find out that she is capable of getting her own Kleenex.
In May we celebrate the birth of Haley's Big Sis and I discovered that Haley prefers to get presents rather than give them. Happy Birthday to You!
Haley has never really liked to draw so I was completely surprised when not only did she take a post-it note pad and pen out of my drawer, but she used it to draw a self-portrait; It's Haley. Haley's time in middle school ended in June and Oh, Baby did she celebrate!
We traveled to Montana in July to spend a week with my family in a log cabin. We had a great time. Getting together with my family brought back a lot of memories, most notably I remembered My Dad. Haley celebrated her birthday and I think the best present she got was Grandma C's Present.
August: My baby is growing up, but it nice to know that she loves her Mama; I Wanna Hold Your Hand.
September means back to school and for Haley this year it meant a new school. I thought the transition to High School would be easy because all of the other transitions have been, but I learned to Assume Nothing and because of that little lesson I decided to give Haley's new teacher An Introduction. Haley did well in her new school. She even surprised me by communicating with me on a whole new level when Rain Went Away.
In October I had Mixed Emotions and I wanted to ask Haley "How Do You Feel?" Later on in the month I no longer had to guess, she told me her opinion about the sweater her Grandma had given her; I Like It.
I started shopping for Christmas presents in November and I was so excited about one gift in particular and then I Blew It!
December was fun. Haley got to see her favorite steam engines and all of her grandparents and of course she got some great Christmas presents. I really enjoy going back and reading my little record of the year. I also really enjoy reading your Comments, so keep them coming!
2011 was a great year and I am looking forward to what 2012 has in store for us.
Haley is pretty agreeable most of the time, but in January Haley said No.
My daughter impresses me every now and then. In February she impressed me twice. I was afraid that she would no longer be able to ride Grandpa's tractor, but she put the Pedal to the Metal. When she started going to Yoga classes she not only impressed me with her skill, but her instructor thought that she was Amazing too!
In March I started trusting Haley to do more on her own. I found that all she needed were some Encouraging Words.
I spent some time away from Haley in April when I went to visit my sister and her new baby. I was pleasantly surprised to find that my husband posted something on this blog while I was gone. It was so fun to find out that she is capable of getting her own Kleenex.
In May we celebrate the birth of Haley's Big Sis and I discovered that Haley prefers to get presents rather than give them. Happy Birthday to You!
Haley has never really liked to draw so I was completely surprised when not only did she take a post-it note pad and pen out of my drawer, but she used it to draw a self-portrait; It's Haley. Haley's time in middle school ended in June and Oh, Baby did she celebrate!
We traveled to Montana in July to spend a week with my family in a log cabin. We had a great time. Getting together with my family brought back a lot of memories, most notably I remembered My Dad. Haley celebrated her birthday and I think the best present she got was Grandma C's Present.
August: My baby is growing up, but it nice to know that she loves her Mama; I Wanna Hold Your Hand.
September means back to school and for Haley this year it meant a new school. I thought the transition to High School would be easy because all of the other transitions have been, but I learned to Assume Nothing and because of that little lesson I decided to give Haley's new teacher An Introduction. Haley did well in her new school. She even surprised me by communicating with me on a whole new level when Rain Went Away.
In October I had Mixed Emotions and I wanted to ask Haley "How Do You Feel?" Later on in the month I no longer had to guess, she told me her opinion about the sweater her Grandma had given her; I Like It.
I started shopping for Christmas presents in November and I was so excited about one gift in particular and then I Blew It!
December was fun. Haley got to see her favorite steam engines and all of her grandparents and of course she got some great Christmas presents. I really enjoy going back and reading my little record of the year. I also really enjoy reading your Comments, so keep them coming!
2011 was a great year and I am looking forward to what 2012 has in store for us.
It is nice to go back and see how far they have come.
ReplyDeleteI just read all of your 2011 entries in one sitting- I feel like I've been on a little journey with Haley too!
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome to read a blog about older kids and disability (these seem to rare, for some reason). Can't wait to read about Haley's adventures in 2012!
Thanks. One of the reasons that I started this blog was because I couldn't find many blogs out there about kids like Haley. I am glad that you appreciate it. Welcome.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your summation of Haley's 2011 adventures. She is turning into such a lovely young lady. Looking forward to seeing you all at spring break.
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