meet our new addition to the Polinski Family

Dec. 1, 2009

Hello, please meet LUCY. This is Nicholas's new friend. She is 8 weeks old. They are both adjusting well together. As most of you know Chris and I had a dog named Ally that died 1 year ago this coming Jan. I never thought I would have another dog but Lucy has bought alot of joy to Nicholas and us. To see them play together will make you smile. Lucy tries so hard to keep us with Nicholas running thru the grass. She sometimes gets lost. I took her to the vet yesterday and she weighs 2.9 lbs. She is called a "weiner poo".... She is a cutie and so good natured.

Its funny to watch Nicholas and her play ball. Nicholas is picky on what toys of his she can play with lol. He is learning to share.

Enjoy the pics : )

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

October 31, 2009

Please meet Mr Tiger Woods Jr. Nicholas was a little golfer for halloween. He already has a swing for golf. His daddy lines the ball up and he drives the ball down the hall. Its so cute to see them practice together.

He had a great time trick a treating. Granna and Pops came to see him before we left for all the candy. He went from door to door and just held his bag out. It was so cute. Chris and I just had grins on our faces and so blessed to finally have this day with him. So many holidays past while we waited for him to come home. Now he is ALL ours.

Happy Halloween : )

Music to Nicholas's ears

As most of you know Nicholas had tubes put in both ears recently. One afternoon Nicholas and I decided to have mom and son day to treat ourselves to lunch. We ate at Chick-fla-A and played awhile. As we were leaving a firetruck in a far distance sirens were goin off. Nicholas stopped in his tracks and told me to listin. He heard the sirens for the first time in his 2 years of life. Oh my goodness my baby was really deaf due to all the fluid build up. It brought tears of joy in my eyes. Its such a good feeling as a parent to know you DID the right thing with no doubts.

He is doin great and his speech is improving more and more each day. He is also sleeping a lot better at night without snoring. Thank you Dr Duncan for helping us make the right decision.

Our Day at Cedar Hill Farms Pumpkin Patch

October 24, 2009

Today the weather was PERFECT. The sun was shining with a nice breeze. I put Nicholas in his fall outfit and off we went. We met Meredith and her kids there and they had a BLAST. We got to ride the train, petting zoo, feed the animals, watch the chicken show, and of course the hayride to the pumpkin patch. Nicholas chose a small pumpkin that we will paint for halloween.

He had a great time with Hayden and Zaidee. Nicholas played so hard that we were not even out of the field and he was asleep in the car. Nicholas once again amazes me each day with his spiritual gifts. I love him so much. Chris and I are such happy parents and very lucky to have Nicholas.

Another Surgery

October 20, 2009

Nicholas is currently seeing a speech therapist once a week. We decided to have a hearing test done in which he failed. We saw an ENT doctor and both ears was full of fluid. That explains the speech problems and hearing test. We had surgery today to have tubes put in both ears and adnoids removed. Dr Thane Duncan, Midsouth Ear Nose and Throat, did the surgery. We were very pleased with Dr. Duncan and the results. The hardest part is seeing him wake up in recovery. They lay there looking so helpless and scared.

Nicholas is doin very well since his surgery. He was up playing and eating everything in sight that afternoon. Boy he is one strong kiddo. I would still be laid up in the bed lol....
The only thing I can say is giving him medicine twice a day is a chore. It takes me and Chris. Oh boy it is not fun but we are almost done. Thank god.

He is starting to let me know sounds he is hearing now. All these months I thought he heard everything. He did in a muffled sound. Poor baby. He is hearing everything now. Before we know it he will start speaking with no problems.

thank you to my family and friends for your prayers.

Children Museum with Mommy and Daddy

October 16, 2009

Today was all about being together. Just the 3 of us. We had lunch at Fresh Slices and went to the Children's Museum. Nicholas got to dressup like a fireman. He rung the sirens, played dentist, went fishing with daddy, and flew a plane. He had a great time.

We are so blessed. Nicholas has adjusted so well to us and his surroundings. God knew what he was doin long before we even had it figured out. Nicholas makes me so happy and proud to call him my son. Chris and I are amazed everyday with his spiritual growings being a child of God.

First Day of School

Sept. 14, 2009

Today was the day I did not want to come but I know how healthy it will be for Nicholas and me. I want him all to myself but exposure is the key to advance in skills. Chris and I only want the BEST for him, He is attending Getwell Methodist Church Mother's Day Out. He goes monday and wednesday from 9-2. His teacher and helper is Ms. Tracey and Mrs. Beth.

The first day is did cry but was over it soon. The teacher stated he is very curious about everything. He is taking it all in. He ate all his lunch and had a great day. When I went to pick him up he saw me and starting pointing and saying MOMMA....I love that word.

Please enjoy the pics and we are so proud of our Nicholas.