Other news

This might be post overload - but I thought that our news deserved to stand alone.

First, Eamon. Eamon has been diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Essentially, PDD refers to the group of disorders that encompass the autism spectrum. At this time, he hasn't been given a specific diagnosis - he's not really old enough to make a definitive diagnosis of Asperger's or similar. We are currently working on getting him into the school district for speech and early intervention services, and will continue to reevaluate him periodically. His doctor has given us some good techniques to use with him, and so far, he seems to be doing a bit better.

And second, we're expecting again! #3 is due November 2, so right after Quinn's 2nd birthday, and we're beyond excited. Eamon didn't believe us when we told him, until we were able to show him the ultrasound pictures, and now he goes around announcing that there's a baby in mommy's belly. He's also decided that one of his stuffed animals is his baby, and he diapers it, feeds it, reads to it. He's going to make a good big brother. And Quinn just seems a little oblivious. We showed him the pictures, and he tried to eat them. Of course, he's still a little young to grasp the concept of pregnancy and younger siblings, but I'm sure that by the time baby comes, he'll be ready to help out, just like Eamon did when Quinn was born.