We are keeping busy here. Jadon is in heaven because we have a 4 yr. old boy coming to our house to play during the day for the summer. This is the first time since Jadon has been born that I have watched a little boy the same age! He is loving it! This week we are doing a Space theme and today was A is for Astronaut. We made space helmets to play in. I love this pic of both arms raised up (Jadon is on the right)!
We have been working really hard the last few weeks on getting dressed independently. Matt and the therapist kinda told me in their own ways (and nicely) that is was time for me to quit dressing him. After all he is 4, he will be going to school in a year, and I will not be there to help him. It was one of those things that was just part of our routine, and I did not really even stop to think about how much I was helping him. Well no more! I started encouraging him to show me he could do it himself. He had been able to do underwear and pants for awhile but shirts and socks were a struggle. I am happy to announce that he can now do both by himself now!
Ok mom....I got this!
Over the head it goes! Beautiful!
And Righy is in!
Success! Jadon is showing you his super cool ninja move in this celebratory picture! LOL!
And here are some pics of Jadon getting his socks on all by himself for the second time!
Hooray! He did it!
Jadon is still struggling with the socks. With such a weak grip in his hand it is not something that comes easy. Some days he does it quick and other days he struggles. Sometimes it depends on his mood also. I am so proud of him though!
In other news.....we will not be winning BPI parent of the year anytime soon. Jadon's Benik wrist splint went MIA several weeks ago and I have torn the house apart looking for it. The good news is that my house is not completely reorganized and clean....bad news....no splint. I think we must have left it somewhere outside of the house. Darn...gonna have to pay for a new one. Blah!
We are leaving for a vacation of camping and hiking in Yellowstone very soon. Jadon has been asking everyday if today is the day we leave. We watched a documentary on Yellowstone with him and he loved all the animals. He also can't wait to sleep in a tent! I will post pics when we return!
