Seths Home therapy

Seth had a great day in therapy. He just came off a rough week of being sick, so it was really nice to have a good session. We recently added potty time to his session. We didn't get to go outside because of the rainy weather, but he did just as good. He really likes to go outside. Seth is working on using the PECS to ask for things and also to use them to understand his schedule. He picks the icons that mean different parts of his session. He is doing better at "touch car", shapes and puzzles. He is even trying to do hand movements to some songs. I think he even tried to say bye today to his teacher, which the fact that he even recognized her saying goodbye means alot!

This therapy has greatly improved Seth's eye contact and ability to interact with us, without meltdowns all the time. Of course, he still get those, from time to time.

Seth is also really babbling a lot of sounds, I think he will eventually talk but it may be another year or two.

The family dog

God send us the best family dog ever! Marvin fit right in. He does have separation anxiety, but besides that....he is amazing. He takes Mia and Aiden's beatings without a wince. He will go lay in bed with them, but still prefers to be next to me and Seth. Seth is aware of him and occasionally pets and kisses him. I am completely sold on the poodle breed if they are all like him. He goes with us everywhere, if he can. He loves the car. Of course, someday, I want my standard poodle but Marvin is perfect for our family now. Its crazy that we found him at the local SPCA.

Helping his sister out...

Back at the beach

Dad likes to take Aiden and Mia for walks on the beach. Aiden usually takes Marvin with him. Sethers only likes to go out (being carried) for a little bit.

My princess

Somehow Mia will allow my mom to take her picture. But not me, no way....no how!

Beach Bums

Visiting my parents

I am here listening to the waves crash into the beach. My parents recently moved to Oxnard and their home is right on Hollywood Beach. It is weird to watch the waves as you drink your morning coffee. Mia is a beach beauty and already made it halfway to the beach without me noticing. Aiden and Seth are both afraid of the sand. I love it here. This morning we all went to the farmers market. It was a blast. Seth is doing really good with all the changes to his day. Our newest family memeber, Marvin, is doing great as well.

Introducing.....Marvin

Our newest family member came home today. His name is Marvin. He is a small mini poodle that we adopted from the local SPCA. He was neutered today, so he is a little tired. I can't wait to get him groomed and looking new. So far his adjustment has been okay. Aiden (our biggest scardy cat) has even been ok seeing him from afar. I just used Seth as an example and then his competitive side kicked in and he was fine with being near him.

I fell in love with Marvin and could not believe how calm he was. Time will tell how this transition will go, but we all will give it our best effort.

Aiden and Isa

We got a visit from our cousins, Max and Isa, today. Aiden is so loving towards them. He gives them big hugs and talks to them softly. It is too cute. I couldn't get Max to hold still long enough for a picture but here is Aiden and Isa.

Three peas with crazy hair