11-25-04
Happy Thanksgiving!
We have so much to be thankful for, God is good! You can hardly keep Natalia quiet this week. She is singing all the time and loves listening to her own voice. The "ABC" tune is getting a bit old so I'm going to try and teach her "Jingle Bells" and "Joy to the World" for the Holiday's. I'll let you know how it goes. :)

Yesterday Natalia lost her 1st tooth, quite by accident, I am sure. She lost the tooth closest to her cleft palate area on the top left. Not sure why that was the first to go, usually it is the bottom or front two...but, anyhow, she is growing up...

Natalia loves to stand and sway back and forth. I've noticed her straddling her fisher price rocker and you could see her actually trying to balance and just about let go and then grab on again.

She had her yearly IEP (Individual Educational Plan) at school this last week. Her teacher was very pleased with her progress, She mentioned several times how happy Natalia is and how she brightens up the room. I was so proud of my little gal.

I'm proud of all my kids, With our unique family life, they all do well in school. I don't talk about them much on this page as I try to give them their privacy, Soon, I'll get a family photo up for the Holiday's.
God Bless You all!!

11-07-04
Natalia has begun to crawl only when she is coaxed and wants something. It is more of an army crawl, but nevertheless, she is using all fours. Also, she has begun scooting on her "behind" It's very funny, she sits up, with legs stretched out in front of her. She pushes up with her arms straight and lifts her "behind" and scoots backwards. She is moving pretty good now. She actually moves better backwards than the forward crawl...Ha! Never a dull moment over here.
Have a great day! God Bless You