Wow, Two posts in one week! I think that's a record, but Brooklyn has given us many reasons to smile the past couple days. And to be honest like any almost 3 year olds, many reasons to not smile, but I won't get into that! So a few days ago my grandpa came over and was asking where Brooklyn's walker was. I told him that she doesn't use it to walk with every day yet, just during therapy or when I'm practicing with her. Well Brooklyn heard heard the word 'walker' and she turned to me and said, "mamma, I wanna walk" Well I was too lazy to go downstairs to get her walker so I said " you want to walk? are you sure?" The reason for my hesitation is because it usually takes a small army for that little girl to take a few steps. When her therapist comes it takes both of us to get her to walk. One of us pushing her legs forward, and supporting her hips, and someone helping Brooklyn push the walker, etc. So I figured if she really wanted it I would get it. So I brought it up and stood her up to it, and next thing I knew Brooklyn took about 7-8 solid steps across the room before I could even do anything about it!
Later that night when Jonny got home I told him the story and figured it was a one time thing, but we got out the video camera and stood her up and she walked the whole length of our family room before flopping down and said, "Dada. this kinda hard!" I am sure there will many more posts like this where I will say, no today she really walked. But this was the first of many firsts I guess! We have always hoped that this day would come, but we never knew what Brooklyn's abilities would be. We are constantly in awe of her strength. And so grateful for answered prayers.
On a smaller note but just as important......Brooklyn has been going poopy on the potty! This is something that we hoped she would be able to do when she was much older, but many adults with spina bifida, simply don't have the control, so it may never happen. I know we have a long road, but now I know it is possible. I just hoped that we could have her going on her own by the time she was in school so she wouldn't have to feel self-conscious about diapers, but hopefully by her progress and understanding (and feeling!) we can be done with diapers much sooner! It is amazing that she can even tell me when she has to go. Yay for small miracles!!!
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That is such great news to hear that she took so many steps how exciting. I can just imagine how proud you were and are of your sweet little girl and her achievements, what a blessing she is in your life. I love those achievement moments it makes being a mom amazing! I agree with you on the not seeing your spouse during the building stage of a new home, it royaly sucks big time, but I just keep trying to look at the big picture and how grateful I will be when it is all done, I am pretty sure we will be living in this house for a very long time! Always good to hear from you and to see how you are doing!
Love, Abby
Meliss~
I know how proud of Brooklyn you must be!!! Remember that any step forward is a good one! I have to remind myself of that in working with my kids. Don't fret about diapers-they make them now where you can't really tell that kids are wearing them, and I am sure that with both her determintaion and yours that she will progress in that area as well! Congrats to you all I am really excited to hear that things are going well!
Yay Brooklyn! She is so stinkin cute! I love it! Yah for also pooping on the potty! I have to bribe! She is gettin so big! I love it! PS I am pretty sure that I can come to your party! Spence is workin but the mother-in-law said she would watch her!
PS Can I bring anything to help out?
She is such an amazing little girl. You can tell that she has such a special little spirit. With her determination she will beat all the odds.
You guys are such awesome parents, I love reading your posts. Are prayers and thought are with you guys.
That is so awesome Melissa!!! Yay for both things Brooklyn is accomplishing!! You guys are awesome parents! Tell Jonny I talked to his cousin Josh Hammond from California-long story. Glad Brooklyn is doing so well!!
Brooklyn is such a doll! she is a little miracle! It was fun to have you guys come stay with us for a couple days! Come anytime- see you at christmas!
Yaaaay Brooklyn. I hate how I feel like some stranger learning about Brookie's accomplishments over the blog. I feel like I should be better kept in the loop! Anyway, Let me know about the party and plan on attending mine! Love Ange
What exciting milestones! Yay Brooklyn! It's good to see new posts in your corner... it's been a little quiet... :)
Those aren't little miracles those are huge amazing miracles. She is such a cutie. I am so happy for her and you guys. Also I was at music time today hoping to see you and Brooklyn. Maybe next week.
Hey if you want to still do them you are more than welcome to come over and I will help you. Then you just send them to walmart and they will be like 19 cents. just let me know. I am not a professional by any means. I just figured out how to do it today. You can call me if you would like. My number is 390-6599.
Congratulations Brooklyn! She is always in our prayers!
the Snells
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