Theo's 25th Month and September

I've been doing monthly updates on Theo since he was born, but I think I'm going to switch it up a bit. I need to get caught up first, so here's an update!

Since Theo's second birthday A LOT has happened:

- We finished our Downers Grove Party House Week (check out my previous post)

- Theo started Toddler School (August 12)

Theo's Developmental Therapist invited Theo to join her Toddler School. It takes place every Monday and Wednesday from 9-11 AM. The class consists of Special Needs kids that are two years old. It's a great way to get Theo to interact with other kids (he usually only sees adults) and it will prepare him for full-time school when he turns three!

-Brodee started 3rd Grade in Fort Stockton, Texas

- Theo had his last sessions with Glady (OT), Kelly (DT), Diane (Feeding/Speech) and Sara (DTV)

Since we moved we had to get new therapist (except for PT and Nutrition). We are going to miss Glady, Kelly, Diane, and Sara so much!

[Glady, Theo, and Kelly]

[Me, Theo, and Glady]

[Theo and Sara]

[Piggy bank from Sara]

- Peds ENT (August 15)

Theo still won't completely roll to the right. He will roll up onto his right side, but he refuses to put his ear to the ground. No one can figure out why. Since the ABR showed that he has fluid behind his right ear drum, we decided to get tubes put in. Hopefully that relieve some pressure and it's the reason why Theo won't roll to the right. We had a great visit with the ENT and he will preforming a myringotomy with Tympansotomy Tube Insertion on both of Theo's ears on October 30th.

- Cason was born on August 23rd! I have a new nephew! He lives in Detroit with his mom. Isn't he too cute?!

   

I sent him (and his mom) a care package. There's no way my nephew is going to go through life without some Harry Potter and Star Wars clothes!

- We moved from Lucas' house in Sheridan to a house in Minooka (August 23rd)

- GI and Neurology (Sept 4)

Theo, Josh, and I went to Peoria to see Theo's Neurologist and GI Specialist. We talked with his Neurologist extensively about Theo's terrible sleep schedule and he recommended using melatonin to help him sleep through the night.

We then talked to the GI Specialist about Theo's intestinal issues. She is having us give him gas drops and probiotics to see if that helps.

- Eye Dr (Sept 6)

We went back down to Peoria a few days later to see Dr Steve, Theo's Ophthalmologist. He is very happy that Theo's left eye continues to "pull in" and his vision is getting better.

- Car show in Minooka (Sept 13)

We went on a family outing to the local golf course to a car show. It was fun to walk around and see all the vintage cars!

- I went on a Girls Trip (Sept 17-23)

- Theo started OT with Laura (Sept 19)

While I was on my Girls Trip, Theo met with his new OT, Laura. She is so nice and is great with Theo.

- NordicTrack (Sept 21)

YES! We bought a NordicTrack! It's awesome!

- Pictures from the rest of the month:

[Josh and Theo playing]

[Theo got checked for lead and also got a flu shot]

[Playing with Glady] 

["Food Play" with Cool Whip. Theo wasn't a fan at first, but he got use to it] 

[My gym]

[Theo loves to swing] 

[SDCC revealed a lot of cool things about Star Wars and Marvel!] 

[Theo playing] 

[NFL opening game! GO PACK!] 

[Theo being awesome!] 

[I love him] 

[Theo and Sam at Toddler School]

[Cody, Theo, and Becca working hard]

[Isn't he so cute?!]

[Josh was attacking the wasp at our front door]

[That face!] 

[Working on tummy time]

[We took Theo's Paci (aka best friend) away and he started biting his wrist. We got him these sensory bands to help him to not bite himself.]

[More tummy time. He is getting stronger!] 

[More "food play" with chocolate whipped cream]

  

[My morning tools] 


[Someone is building on the lot across the street. I'm so ready for them to be done.]

[Josh mowing our cute lawn]

[We had a crazy rain storm come through and water started leaking in through the vent in our kitchen. It rains here a lot and this is the only time this has happened. We think it's due to the 50 mph winds and the rain!]

Moving to Minooka

Well, we moved, again. This time I'm hoping we will be here a lot longer then the last place (seven months). Don't get me wrong, we appreciate Josh's coworker allowing us to rent his house, but it was too far away from everything. I know Theo will be starting school when he turns three, so I figured it would be good to move into a school district that will be able to accommodate him. We started looking at places to move to (we even had most of Theo's therapist looking for us too) and this amazing house fell in our laps and we couldn't turn it down!

[Pictures from Owners]

It's a Ranch Style (single story), three bedroom, 2.5 bath, with an unfinished basement. Since Theo will have a wheelchair or walker we thought it was a good idea to have a Ranch Style and not have to worry about stairs.

[Nice backyard, not too big, not too small]

[Front entry way] 

[Dining room]

[Family room]

[Kitchen] 

[Half Bath] 

[Bedroom] 

[Jack and Jill bathroom]

[Guest room]

[Master] 

[MASTER CLOSET!] 

[Master bathroom]

[Laundry/Mud room]

[Basement]

Unlike the last place we were renting, this place came almost empty so we were able to go furniture shopping and fill it with our things. 

[Our shopping map]


First stop, Darvin!

[Guest room]

[Theo's room] 

[Master bedroom]

[Rug for the Family room]

[Rug for the kitchen table] 

We also bought the family room couch, dining room table (and chairs), kitchen table (and chairs), and stools that were already in the house, so that was nice and convenient. 

I'll post pictures once we are finished moving in and decorating!