Daddy's Log 20100919
The International Fall Festival downtown kept Christina and I entertained on Saturday. Christina showed off her smile and received lots of compliments. I can not describe how hard she laughed when seeing the zebra. The zebra just stood there, but Christina laughed hysterically. Even when we went back for another look she started laughing.

A good portion of the day was spent climbing the stairs and sliding down. Christina loved it; as for me, my legs and bum are sore.

Christina has been getting better at showing me what she wants when I do not understand what she is trying to say. She walks to the bathroom, refrigerator, pantry, stairs, door, bedroom, to name a few to get what she wants.

Friday night Christina decided about 45 minutes after laying down that she wanted more hugs. I'm not sure if she woke up from a dream or had not fallen asleep yet and wanted attention. In any case she wanted me to hold her and walk around. I told her I would hold her in the chair for a little while and she was ok with that. Five minutes later I told her she had to go to bed and she gave me a big grin and a hug. Back to bed she went.

Getting ready for bed.

Saturday we went to the International Fall Festival. Christina enjoyed the animals, especially the zebra. Christina also really enjoyed the bands in the parade. She is a fan of the drums.

Christina also did very well walking through the crowd of people. I was impressed how well she handled all the people walking quickly by her.

Watching the parade go by.

On the move.


Playing on the floor.


Bath time fun.
Bath picture removed per Angela's request.


Yes Christina, you got the flash card right.

Daddy's Log 20100909

Christina had a good day at school. When she first saw me she started to cry and wanted up. I held her hand and told her we were going to walk to the van. Marie, her teacher, pushed Christina in her Kid Kart while I held her hand. When Christina saw the van she stopped crying and waited for me to pick her up.

Christina and I played and had a good time. She did wonderful walking in her 'pony' and using the flash cards.

When it was time for Christina to go with Angela the princess gave me extra hugs and held on tight. I miss Christina.

Daddy's Log 20100912

Christina and I had a busy weekend. The Sport Motors Harley Davidson/UCP raffle was on Saturday. On Sunday we went to the fall festival at Draman Church. Both events were fun. We also did lots of walking and singing.

Friday evening Christina was in a cuddly mood. We played a little and did some walking, but she really wanted cuddle time and wanted me to walk around with her. I offered a compromise, yet I did really enjoy the cuddle time.

Saturday Christina slept in quite late. It worked out well to give us time to go to the UCP raffle at Sport Motors Harley Davidson. It was nice to see everyone and Christina was full of smiles. Christina ate well while there, they had charcoal chicken, beans, chips, pickle and a roll.

Sunday we went to the Draman Church Fall Festival. Christina really liked the music. She also enjoyed the animals. The cow found her hair lickable.

Daddy's Log : 20100902

It was cooler today, thank goodness. Christina has been making wonderful progress with the flash cards. I too have been making progress with my listening skills. Christina has noticed and continues to work with me to better understand what she is trying to say.

We have continued with our regular walks and wagon rides. Christina really enjoys the wagon. Christina also has shown that she likes to hold Grandma's hand when she joins us. Most days she does well keeping her head up.

Young Athletes is done this round and Christina has shown improvement in her abilities both physical and social.

School starts soon and Christina will be going four days a week. She will be in the morning class. She is growing up so fast.

Christina has gotten better using the 'pony'. Sometimes she needs help getting started, but once she gets going she is off to the races.

Thursday Christina started to get sick with a small fever and more mucus than usual. By Friday the fever went up. Christina is still in good spirits.

Christina has also continued being very talkative. She has increased her efforts in helping me to better understand what she is trying to say.

Saturday Christina still had a little fever for part of the day, but what a good mood. The little firecracker woke up in an exceptionally good mood and it lasted all day. She even enjoyed all of her stretches.

Sunday Christina still had that little sickness, but again in good spirits. I think Christina likes the cooler weather.

I read this in an email from one of the groups I try to keep up with. I liked it and wanted to share.

It's none of my business what other people think!

Christina has been more talkative lately. She continues to do well on the phone and we are still working on her able to hold the phone by herself for longer periods of time.

Christina has also been doing very well showing what she wants. When I have trouble figuring out what she wants like a drink, snack, potty, playing outside; Christina leads me to the appropriate place.

The wagon rides are still a hit and we discovered going backwards is fun too.

Christina has also been doing well recognizing letters on flash cards without any prompting.

Today Christina enjoyed walking around at the park with her 'pony'. And Christina helped make lunch, she enjoyed tasting to be sure it was OK.

We ventured to the park and Christina used her 'Pony' on the trail. The trail was not as smooth as I wished. Christina did well though. It was warm, but nice to be outside.