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Two-fold objective for this post.

One, I sent out an email to several people today and if you happen to be one of them, this might give you a visual. See the sweet little bonnet that Ivey has on in the video below? That is the general idea that I am aiming for. It covers her ears and it ties snuggly under her chin. Note that we did go to the store today in her bright summer dress and sweet soft pink bonnet. Yet, the hearing aids stayed in the entire trip.

Right now the war of the wills is raging in our home. To date, Ivey is slightly ahead. Lucky for her, she did get my strong will-power. (Some might call it being down right stubborn or hard headed.) Right up until now her will-power has worked to her advantage. Not any more. She has met her match…..her momma. So, right now we are locked in the heat of battle. I want her hearing aids and eyes in. She does not. It is a vicious cycle right now. I keep jamming them back in –she in turn takes them right back out. To be honest, but don't tell Ivey, I am exhausted.

Second, I thought I would share on of our tricks of the trade. Velcro. It is a wonderful thing. The plastic container with her toys in it has Velcro on the bottom for me to attach it to her many trays. (There is a tray on her stander, corner chair, kid kart, etc.) I have also punched holes in the container and hooked climbing hooks to it so I could attach her toys and they will not fall completely from her tray. And, she can practice putting 'things' into a container.

Life with Ivey is all about thinking outside of the box.

Isn't she great at taking her chewy necklace on and off! Great job Ivey!

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Heather BT said…
Keep going, you can do it. She doesn't understand now, but these are the ones you can't give up on.
Acer hated his glasses at first and flung them all over the place, but now he keeps them on, he hated his cane, but now slips it on before he opens the door.
Slow, deep breaths, watch where she throws things and it will gradually turn around. These things are never speedy, but you'll get there, I have confidence.
Heather BT
http://adoptakid.blogspot.com
August 13, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Dee Dee said…
We didn't have the particular eye battle you have, but we did have the hearing aid battle. And after a while (yep, it may have seemed a long while), they finally realized that those things helped, and they quit fighting them. Today hearing aids are a very matter-of-fact part of my children's lives.
But I do remember how exasperating those early days could be! If they get lost, just try to find them quickly if they were turned on; they might still be squealing, and that helps tremendously.
August 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Heather said…
I hate not rooting for Ivey girl but ...you go momma.



*did you happen to get my email?
August 14, 2008 at 2:21 AM
Anonymous said…
I don't know where the "determination" comes from....do you??? It couldn't possibly be a genetic thing, could it? (hehehe) Payin' for our raisin', girl. That's all I can say (lovingly)
Love the way she takes a bite, then puts it over her head. Too cute. She doesn't know what's better- eat it or wear it.
Love you,
Tam
August 14, 2008 at 1:30 PM
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