September Update

It is hard to believe that my children have been in school for a month! We are keeping busy with Niklas' therapy appointments, Ellie's art class, and soccer in the afternoons. I am trying to get more housework and errands done in the morning so I can spend more time with family. This is a work in progress- it seems we are very busy in the afternoons these days.

Niklas saw a neurologist a few months ago so that we could get an MRI done. The results showed no masses or anything abnormal (Praise God!) but it did reveal that he might have a sinus infection. So, off to the pediatrician for an exam and some antibiotics! We were also sent to an orthopedist who was nice but not very helpful. He isn't allowed to diagnosis but thinks that Niklas could have some sort of cerebral palsy. So, we have put a call into our neurologist and she is supposed to call us on Tuesday.

Some would argue that a diagnosis will not change anything- it won't change who he is but it is something that I need at some point.

Point of Grace has a song that sums up some of my feelings. "I wish I could be more like Jesus and could pick up all the pieces and make life better for my baby girl (boy)". The song also goes on to say that God does hear us, whether it is wishes or prayers- God is listening.

On another note, Ellie Grace and Niklas are healthy and seem to have a strong immune system. Erik has been sick since Wednesday evening. It seems that he has the flu and we are hoping he will feel better soon. We are washing our hands very frequently!

The weather is very rainy this weekend so I picked up a cute new shower curtain for the kids bathroom. It is called "Peek-a boo Monkey" and is quite colorful. Ellie Grace was born in the year of the monkey so they are one of her favorite things.