First off, I would be remiss to not mention that I dig me some ZZ Top.
So bubba has grown lots since I last posted. Everything from his hair to his legs are getting longer. We are due a haircut for sure, but those skinny legs are starting to find a purpose. Cash was fitted for AFO's(Ankle Foot Orthotics) a couple weeks ago and he gets them tomorrow! We are pretty excited to get these "magic shoes" on him and see what they can do in shaping his feet and legs as well as assist in his standing.
Last week Cash jumped in his jumper for the first time. A legitimate repetition and extension of both legs with the intention of movement. That's how I define it anyhow. Before last week his jumps were not really intentional or repetitive. So, we are excited! He has found his legs in the jumper as well as on the ground, scooting on his back from one side of the area rug to the other. He has also mastered rolling from left to right as well, which gives him good mobility when reaching for something. I liken it to an alligators "death roll". (Not really but you get the idea).
Sitting up alone still has some work, but he is very close. We can get up to a minute on occasion with him sitting up by himself, which gives us hope he will do it soon. The day I can sit him down with some toys to play with will be a miracle and a blessing. For us, the assumptions most parents make are lofty goals. Baby steps.
His smile is beautiful and refreshing. Every little millimeter of his smile adds fuel to keep pressing on. That toothy smile gives us renewed ambition to provide, love and persevere. We love him to pieces.
Savy started 4th grade yesterday and boy does he know it. Cash and Kimberley walked Savy to school the last two mornings, so he is starting to catch on to the routine. The best part of his day is when he sees her come running out of school at pick up time. He gets all excited and starts pumping those legs trying to run to her. It is a beautiful thing to see their relationship so strong. To be fair, Savy lights up as much as Cash does when she sees him. Kisses to and from each other are the standard greeting.
One other big milestone for Cash is the discontinued requirement to patch his right eye. This means the doc believes his left eye is strong and has good vision. The surgery he had worked like a charm; thank you Dr. Paysee. When we see old pictures of Cash, we always comment how glad we are that crossed eye is gone for good. It hurts me to think how many months his vision was double.
Cash has also been attending church nursery most Sundays. This is a really nice turn of events, and by all accounts both the ladies providing the care and Cash thoroughly enjoy the time. We are hoping to get him into a mothers day out program sometime in the near future. Once sitting up is mastered we will get him some much needed social interaction.
Sorry for the lack of updates, but life speeds by quickly. I know how many of you are interested in this life long race we are running and it still means the world to us that you care. Thank you, and I promise less time before the next post. God bless.
