I've been knocking on wood - or laminate - a lot lately and it must be working because James is still seizure free!
I figure if this diet does what we want it to, this blog is going to get real boring, real fast. I'm totally ok with that but my lovely blog readers might not be. My life hasn't been boring in years and a little bit of boredom is an ok thing once in awhile. Too much boredom and you tend to get lazy. I can't afford to get lazy, yet. James still has a long, hard road ahead of him and he's going to need his mom.
Today, James had an occupational therapy appointment with Nina and he decided to take a few little steps down that path that is sprawled out ahead of him. He has this beautiful, new relaxed feel about him. He's always had a laid back attitude but now his body seems to be following suit. His mind and body seem to be working harmoniously together and they're starting to do some great things. He's been laughing and babbling so much more. He's turning into quite the chatterbox! Still mostly open mouth vowel sounds bet hey, it's a great start! He has also found himself in the mirror and it appears that he likes who he sees! Why wouldn't he? He is a handsome little fellow! He smiles and laughs at his reflection, which I learned today is the skill level of a one year old! Up until now, James had only the capabilities of a six month old. What a tremendous leap in the life skills department! This mama is proud. The final figurative step on his path is in the gross motor department, somewhere he's been deeply lacking for his full two and a half years. Nina was holding his bumpy textured, blue ball and he reached up with BOTH hands and took it from her! He has never, NEVER done that before. Incredible!
Great progress:
James remains seizure free (knock.knock) and 3 baby steps forward: 1 speech, 1 cognitive, 1 gross motor.
Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning. -Ben Franklin
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