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Post by danikins on Nov 23, 2007 19:05:53 GMT -5
My friend sent this to me. At the bottom is a http://www.....website. You create an elfin dance with up to four photos. Since it is just Dani and me. I put four of her faces in there. I could have taken more time to adjust it but wanted to see you it turned out. Let me know what you think. If you have four in your family, you can make 4 elves. It was free, and fun to do. Happy late Gobble, Gobble. P.S www.elfyourself.com/?id=9586117831 Dani had a ball with all her cousins, aunts and uncles. Kim [glow=red,2,300]Mom to Dani I will love you forever and ever[/glow]
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Post by danikins on Nov 20, 2007 19:48:24 GMT -5
Oh Becky, I remember you from the very beginning. We used to e mail. I sure hope Justin is on his way to recovery. How scary.
I think I still have pictures you sent us either via e mail or snail mail.
I hope all is on the mend. We live in Nebr and I am now a single mom. Yikes.
Kim-mom to Dani (5) [glow=red,2,300]I will love you forever and ever[/glow]
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Post by danikins on Nov 20, 2007 19:58:18 GMT -5
All I can say is WTG Jason.....
You are the man and turning into one every day
Kim Mom to Dani-[glow=red,2,300]I will love you forever and ever[/glow]
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Post by danikins on Nov 16, 2007 6:41:41 GMT -5
Precious--just don't take him to a jewelry store. ;D Kim
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Post by danikins on Nov 16, 2007 6:23:05 GMT -5
Hi Valerie,
WE had Dani's T and A's taken out when she was 3. Mainly due to her moving around the bed a lot. Prior to that, we had a sleep apnea study done which did not reveal anything. And so far she has not been on any meds for reflux.
However, the T and A was a non-issue. She was kept over night and I tried to keep her quiet and rested following. I gave her about 2 days and she would have no more of that. The foods were soft and she recovered nicely with the scabs coming off as they should. Dani still moves around the bed, but she stays put many nights. I think the concern was she moved because her breathing was obstructed somehow. She is now 5, and sleeps with me a lot (bad mamma) and I may find her flipped, but no snoring. She sucks her thumb a lot less too.
For us, the T and A was not very memorable. Dani had a double bubble at birth so her stomach and intestine had to be connected. She also almost died from dehydration as she could not tolerate regular formula. I feel it was bebficial for her--each child has his/her own issues and concerns. For us, it did make a positive difference.
I, personally, think our T and A was successful--as she seems to rest better. Rarely ever has any infections or gets sick and when she is tired or over stimulated she goes into "shut down" mode where she just wants to be alone.
Best wishes and keep us infomed.
Kim [glow=red,2,300]Dani-I will love you forever and ever[glow=red,2,300][/glow][/glow]
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Post by danikins on Nov 14, 2007 6:59:23 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Oliva, wow the double digits.
Sorry to hear you weren't feeeling well. I hope daddy gave in.
What a sweet, precious story.
Keep em coming Kim mom to Dani-[glow=red,2,300]I will love you forever and ever[/glow]
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Post by danikins on Nov 13, 2007 20:05:09 GMT -5
Thanks all,
Your the best.
I imagine, I will find other spots too. Can't blame it on the dog as we had to adopt her out to a new home (she kept stealing Dani's food and peeing on the carpet). The big "D" was hard on our dog too.
I was impressed that Dani must have pulled everything down and then up again. Amazing the things that bring us joy.
Kim Mom to Dani-[glow=red,2,300]I will love you forever and ever.[/glow]
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Post by danikins on Nov 13, 2007 6:50:08 GMT -5
HI Leah, Thankfully no with the poopy. She knows it is yucky and will keep he legs up to clean her. However, her favorite phrase is pooh-pooh butt. It is hard not to suppress a giggle. It seems like many kids are curious about their own feces. Dani beams with joy when she has pooped in the potty. Maybe keep her hands occupied with other things when you are changing her. Also, tell her it is yucky and not to touch it while you are cleaning. Give her a big hug and kiss if she obeys you,and thank her for obeying momma. If you catch her after the fact. Gently speak to her that it is not to be played with, then clean her as you normally would and reward with praises if she obeys while you clean her. Good luck, Kim [glow=red,2,300]I will love you forever and ever[/glow]but momma[/img]
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Post by danikins on Nov 12, 2007 21:02:19 GMT -5
Oh my gosh, I was cleaning Dani's room while she was at her father's tonight. I came to a wet spot. I sniffed and it smelled like urine.
I have been proactively working with her about using the potty. Do you think she woke up and squatted on the floor or was too lazy to go into the big girl potty. I was surprised she seemed dry most of yesterday. Then I found the culprit. Yesterday, I put her Dora underwear on below her pull ups. I wonder if she did not want to get her Dora underwear wet?
I can't address it now--too much time has gone by. Did any of your kids use places other than the bathroom to go potty. I am not too concerned. It just shows me she is getting the concept of going potty outside of her pants--now if we could just get the big girl potty in place. They are having better luck with her at school, daycare and at home with me. Daddy says--it is NEVER a problem or issue-yay right. Doubt it. Oh well.
Kind of a vent and wondering if anyone else's child did this.
Kim [glow=red,2,300]Dani-I will love you forever and ever[/glow]
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Post by danikins on Nov 11, 2007 14:58:51 GMT -5
Hey all,
I know this has been out a few years but I finally watched the movie yesterday and was wondering what other people thought? I am sure it has been discussed before, but I just rejoined lately.
I did enjoy it more than I thought. I was really worried about how they would treat the DD aspect.
I worked my first Special Olympics this past summer and found it more gratifying and enjoyable then anything I have ever done. I met a lot of cute couples with DS. Even though Dani is 5 and not doing any sports yet, I hope she will one day do our local--if not national-- Special Olympics.
I also almost finished the Memories Keeper's daughter and did get bored so never finished it.
It is amazing how time changes prespective. Kudos and hugs to all our BEAUTIFUL, PRECIOUS, LOVEBUGS.
Kim Mom to Dani- [glow=red,2,300]I will love you forever and ever [/glow]
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Post by danikins on Nov 11, 2007 14:46:19 GMT -5
I am sure we all go through these moments. WTG Chris, He is becoming quite a great young man. No longer a boy Take care, Kim
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Post by danikins on Nov 8, 2007 19:51:08 GMT -5
Okay, Since I am new at rejoining. I am anxious to hear about this wedding. Any insight would be great.
Thanks.
I love the versatile salad bowl too.
Kim [glow=red,2,300]Dani-I will love your forever and ever[/glow]
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Post by danikins on Nov 8, 2007 19:55:09 GMT -5
Ladies, Thanks Chris and MB. I talked to the teacher today about suggestions and are in agreement about allowing Dani the safe place as her haven away from everything.
I am also going to suggest the three time rule too.
Another I am asking them to do is to reinforce her appropriate behavior. When they see Dani sharing or playing nice with someone, I am asking the staff to give Dani praises saying, you played so nice or shared nicely and I am proud of you.
Potty training is a big hard issue now too. The daycare called me at work when they discovered Dani had left a deposit in the toilet other then the wet stuff. They got so excited and called me. I guess Dani was beaming from all the fuss and praise.
Thanks again, Kim
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Post by danikins on Nov 7, 2007 20:43:15 GMT -5
Hello everyone, I am in a dilema right now. Dani just turned 5 and goes to daycare before pre-school. It is a very long day for her.
In the afternoons, after coming back from school, she had been pushing some of the kids, hitting or kicking them, ripping up things and just not listening. The other kids are great and tell Dani to stop and not do that as it hurts them. She is very verbal and I think a lot of it--is being very tired and over stimulated by the time she gets back to daycare at 4:30.
Her teachers are great and working with me and Dani's dad on how to help this issue. It is not an every day occurence, but happens about twice a week. I sometimes come out of there crying because she has been acting up.
Does anyone have any words of wisdom I can tell her daycare teachers on how to approach Dani when she acts up. We have her give nice, gentle touches to the kids when she acts up and they have what is called a safe place, "aka" time-out area that Dani enjoys. I think Dani is in shut down mode at the end of the day and acts out from over stimulation, being tired, a lot of activity in the classroom.
She will start kindergarten next year--all day so she needs to acclimate, but she has been under a lot of changes with daddy leaving us last year and the going back and forth between houses for her every other weekend visit with him.
Her pre-school teacher is not too concerned and does not feel we need to look at behavior specialists yet. At least, Dani is not getting pushed around and stepped on by the other kids. In fact, they are her best teachers right now and know me and let me know what good and naughty things happened that day with Dani. I thank them all for being good friends to Dani and for helping teach her nice behavior. I hope it rubs off eventually. This is a very nice daycare facility and thankfully I can watch her on my computer at work.
Feel free to offer any advice you can offer to assist me and the teachers in helping Dani adjust better to daycare. She can verbalize herself pretty well to them so it is not really an issue of her not being understood. Just being cranky, tired and out of sorts. I really wish there was a quiet place she could go to that last hour so she can unwind a bit. Not possible.
Thanks for at least letting me vent. I feel so alone with this and I worry about how she will be as she gets older. She has no siblings. Well--my ex has two kids but they are not in the picture.
Kim [glow=red,2,300]Dani--I will love you forever and ever.[/glow]
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Post by danikins on Nov 7, 2007 20:21:47 GMT -5
Debbie, I will keep good thoughts for you and your dad. Sounds like you both are on the right path.
I left the boards a few years ago but remember you. You are a blessing to many of us. Thank you.
Kim [glow=red,2,300]mom to Dani--I will love you forever and ever[/glow]
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