The biggest problem has been transitions. Because we can't explain to Johnley what we are doing he is often under the impression that we are doing something else. And bedtime is never fun!
On Saturday we stayed home. It rained again so we stayed in. Aunt Teri came over loaded with presents for everyone! Johnley was terribly shy, until Teri sat down on the floor to play Monopoly Junior with Sammy. Johnley began playing with the houses.
Later, Erin, Bill, Owen and Cara came for a visit. Owen was beside himself with excitement! I think he was a little disappointed because Johnley was very shy, and you know, the whole 'doesn't speak the language thing'! Bill sat down and played with legos with Johnley and he loved building the tower and knocking it down. Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures. It was great they came over, though, so Johnley could meet them.
We skipped nap on Sat. and found out that was a BIG mistake. Bed time was a nightmare. So for now, naps are not optional.
Sunday was very busy. Taishauna went to church and helped decorate for the kids Halloween party. We went up later and Sammy went through the haunted trail and the 'McDeadlys' food shop! Johnley made a glove filled with candy and popcorn and really enjoyed eating it! Then it was home for lunch and nap. Nap was cut short somehow, then a visit from Merideth, Max and Kyle. Max brought Johnley a Thomas the Train Wonder Pad, cool stuff!
After that it was off to the ODon Trail of Terror! Check out the pictures... Everything was so great, the campfire, the decorations, the company. Johnley sat on Nicks lap the whole time but was fine.
Then it was off to Aunt Ilenes house. The whole family (minus Irving) was there so Johnley got a full dose. But as long as there are kids around, he seems to do well. Of course where there are Aunts, there are gifts, and the big hit was a little flashlight. Huge hit!
So all in all, a very busy weekend, but he did great. Here are some pictures of his time here so far, this includes Monday when Owen and Cara were here. Some of them are video.
Sammy.....Let's see. Yesterday Johnley was screaming about something and Sammy said "yeah, thats just Johnley, he is screaming again!", as if this is how it is now, no big deal. He is also getting a taste of his own medicine. Johnley sneezed, and Sammy freaked! It got on me! Well, now you know how Taishauna has felt for the last 4 years! Johnley is in love with Taishauna, absolutely fascinated by her. I taught him to say "Silly boy", trying to make him understand joking, pretend, etc. and he says "Taishauna, silly boy", and cracks himself up!
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