Some folks don't get to see updates posted on Facebook.  I don't air the dirty laundry (often) on FB, but I like to post photos now and again.  Maybe I'll find out how to link Blogger and FB like you can do with Twitter and Instagram.  I sound like I know what I'm talking about... wishful thinking on my part.
So, on to the update.
Andrew is in the middle of first grade and doing super!  He has an awesome teacher, Mr. Latini, whom the HSA ladies all swooned over when we told them our teacher assignment.  I know why now!  I can't believe how quickly Andrew picked up reading and how many things he can figure out how to say (when he finally stops saying he doesn't want to).  Also great at math and likes solving problems.  This Christmas he got lots of new games, and he and Amber keep themselves busy playing (and arguing about) all of them.  They especially like a good card game!
Amber is into Disney, princesses, and putting on shows.  She has two imaginary friends (phonetically zoozy and pie) that make appearances in her performances and other parts of her day.  She is very imaginative and dramatic, and very good at absorbing (song lyrics, math stuff Andrew learns, mothering Tyler).  Looking forward to getting her into dance or gymnastics or clown school....
Tyler.  At 15 months he had no words and the doctor suggested we think about Early Intervention if he still had none by 18 months.  We had our assessment December 4th and he qualified for agency help (speech therapy and an evaluation with a physical therapist).  We also took him for a hearing screening, which showed poor performance by both ear drums and a definite issue with his hearing.  We are (re) scheduled for the ENT on Feb 6 and are hoping that the worst case scenario is a need for tubes.  I feel like I'm missing a part of his personality not being able to talk to him.  He has come a long way with attempting words and sounds, and he uses several basic signs (which he was really stubborn about when he was little).  Once he starts hearing better, everyone is confident that the speech will quickly follow.  He has recently started enjoying books with us, too.  I think he's dragging this "baby" thing out for me because he knows he's the last baby. He a cuddly, happy, busy boy who gets into everything.  Love him!
So, with any luck I will post again about the ENT visit.  I will make an attempt at pictures, soon, too.
xo