Max & Molly's Blogs

Hi everyone! Max and Molly felt left out of the whole "web site" situation so they now have their own blogs. Please check them out, Max has me keeping count of everyone who logs on.... http://mollyd4nd.blogspot.com/ http://max4nd.blogspot.com/

Grandparents Rock!

I know they are probably going to yell at me, but I thought this picture was too cute not to pass along. Only grandparents would put on 3-d glasses and watch movie with the kids!

Ian is a Big Brother!

Congratulations to Jay, Sally and Ian Rogers on their new "addition". Kathryn Walker Rogers is absolutely beautiful and we can't wait to meet her in person. Jay and Sally tell us that Ian has easily slipped into the "big brother" role and loves his baby sister to pieces. Welcome to the world little Kathryn, we love you!

What lucky kids!

BJ, Allen and Amy came for a visit this weekend and the kids were so excited, you would think it was Christmas. You know your kids have good aunts & uncles when..... 1. Allen sat in this chair well over an hour holding Charlie just so he could take a nap. 2. BJ actually sat still for a picture with Max and Molly - which he HATES to do. 3. Amy can probably recite that book from memory as many times as she read it to Charlie. We love you guys! Thanks for coming to visit!

Greenville Zoo

We had a "play date" at the Zoo today with Sharon (twins's EI). It was REALLY hot, but the kids were amazed by how close we were to the animals. Of course, we couldn't go to the zoo without taking Katie along. She is so funny. She immediately made us aware that she didn't like the elephant and she certainly didn't like bears (in fact, she refused to have her picture taken on the bear, no way, no how). And the second she walked into the reptile house, she turned around and high-tailed it right back out! What a smart girl! Speaking of smart, Sharon is amazed at how talkative Katie is and how clearly she speaks. Sharon would know, she's a professional at that kind of stuff. Way to go Katie girl! I can't help but to brag on her, I just love that kid.

Go Irish!

Football season is well underway and we thought we'd show our love of good ole' Notre Dame. GO IRISH!

It's Official, Charlie is Walking!

No orthopedic walker, no braces and no help from mommy or daddy and Charlie is walking anyway! I know this photo isn't the greatest, but it's not easy to capture Charlie in motion. It goes without saying how proud we are of Charlie and all he has accomplished in the last 18 months, but walking is an enormous victory. It just goes to show you what prayer, faith and lots of therapy can do.....

Twins Visit Audiologist

This morning, Charlie & Matthew had hearing screenings in sound-proof booths. Both boys passed and do not have any hearing loss or impairment. This is great news because so much of what they hear feeds directly into their speech and language abilities. Now that we know they can hear for certain, we realized that they have just been ignoring us. Ha!Ha! The perfect example is this picture. We asked them not to play in the water fountain, but here they are, playing in the water anyway. We're such pushovers.......

Charlie's Web Site

Charlie has officially gone dotcom. I created a web site centered on the obstacles Charlie faces on a day to day basis. I hope by doing this, we can encourage anyone who has a child with special needs and maybe offer them a little hope. Please feel free to pass his web address on to family and friends, and as always, we love hearing your comments, so bring them on....... www.littlecharlierocks.com p.s. Charlie's new site is in addition to this blog. I will be updating this blog daily, so keep checking in with me....

Smile!

Charlie has learned to smile on command. It is so funny....

Twins 18mth Check-Up

Charlie & Matthew had their 18 month check-up last week and I am happy to report they are both doing great. They are still below the 10% in height and weight, but who cares, they will catch up sometime. Besides, they look HUGE to me, especially Matthew. Both babies go next week to developmental pediatrics to have special hearing tests, but we are confident that both boys will pass with flying colors. Charlie's vocabulary is over 50 words now and he is starting to learn pronouns (her's, his, etc.) along with adding more verbs and trying to use them in sentences. He is starting to color sort, which is a skill he shouldn't have for his age. Go Charlie! Matthew is beginning to talk more and has about 15 words he uses on a regular basis. Charlie is taking steps here and there, but nothing consistant. I have to say that early intervention and therapy have made all the difference in the twins lives. We count our blessings everyday around here.

Big Poppo and Little Poppo

I know that I say this all the time, but this is too cute not to pass along. I think Matthew looks just like Poppo. My kids are so lucky to have such wonderful grandparents. When Grandma and Poppo come to visit, it's play time and the kids just love it. It's funny to see all of us sitting on the floor in the twins room playing with toys, but we wouldn't have it any other way.

Molly is Growing Up So Fast

I know all parents say it, but Molly is 4 going on 24. No doubt about it. She thinks she is a model, as you can tell from the pictures. Oh yeah, she is also a singer, dancer, cheerleader, etc. There is nothing she doesn't do (or at least attempt). What a well rounded kid.....

Kristin is going to be so proud...

Okay, I know this doesn't matter to anyone else, but I made my first "no sew" blanket yesterday. I'm so shocked that I actually did it that I had to post it for everyone to see. I feel like a preschool kid showing off his/her artwork. Too bad I can't hang it on the refrigerator. A special thanks to Kristin and Julie for showing me how to do it. I made this blanket for a girl that I used to babysit for years, lots of years, ago who is now having a baby of her own. I hope she likes it.....

Peek-a-boo

Yes, Charlie has finally taught his Daddy the correct way to play peek-a-boo and I had to share this picture.....

Charlie Might Need Further Surgeries

Then and now...... So this is NOT what we wanted to hear at Charlie's eight month post-op appointment. It is not written in stone yet, because he is still growing and it's possible that his head could actually get better as time goes on. We really hoped his last cranial reconstruction was going to put an end to all this, but we have always been aware that he could require additional procedures. Brian and I are completely satisfied with the improvement we've seen over the last year and are certain the shape of his head will only get better. Dr. Johnson also confirmed that Charlie's shunt is working properly and as long as it continues to drain fluid from his brain adequately, he won't require any surgeries to revise it. Yippee! See what prayers can do.....

USMC Twins

I had to share these photos of the twins in their USMC outfits. Now, if I can just get Brian to put his on too....

Max In The News!

Max was pictured on the front page of the "City People" section of the newspaper last Friday. As always, we are always proud of Max but had no idea he knew how to play the guitar. I guess it's just one more genius in the Davidson clan...

Charlie's Vocabulary is Growing!

Thanks to his speech therapist, Bene', Charlie has gone from a one word vocabulary to over 30! He has even began putting words together to make sentences, albeit, short ones. His favorite word right now is Max and he can say it better than anyone else in the family. Matthew, on the other hand, doesn't have to talk because Charlie is doing it for him. Smart thinking, Matthew, but if you don't start soon, you will join Charlie as one of Bene's patients.