It's been rough, but we are pushing through everyday. I will never claim that our lives are difficult, but we do have our challenges. Little things add up and take their toll. But we stay positive, we choose happy, we rise above.
Bear starts preschool in less than a month. We are going to start working with him on separation and transitioning during work time (therapy). He talks more and uses his hands more efficiantly, we are working on soothing techniques and self-stimulation. He loves and looks forward to seeing his therapists, learns new words every single day, and is learning how to be more expressive.
Sper walks now! He toddles everywhere, a bottle usually hanging out of his mouth. He loves eating, and can finger feed himself. He uses simple words like "baba," "ni-ni," "mama," "dada," "nana," can shake his head no when he doesn't want something, gives kisses, bonks heads, and loves playing with his toys.
Husband and I are doing better, too, and are learning to handle our emotions better. We have our bad days like everyone else, and we are far from perfect, but we love each other, and that's what matters in the end. We had a date night this past weekend (we went and saw Thor: The Dark World) and it was an amazing two hours to ourselves. It was also the first movie we got to see in a theater in two years. (I am forever grateful for my parents and sister for keeping an eye on two very fussy babies.)
As for my personal progress, I feel like I am doing so much better everyday. I'm a very emotionally-driven person, and I know that shows a lot, but I'm trying to be less angry about things that upset me. I've learned to get mad, get over it, and move on. I'm bettering myself and rising above all of the negativity I see and experience, and it is such an amazing feeling.
Progress is an ongoing thing. There are always things to improve upon, and I will never stop.
