Step By Step

Dominic really likes to move these days. He's making some good progress in his gait trainer. Both at home and at therapy.  It's been fun to put him in it outside when it's nice because he has more room to roam. He's also a crazy man crawling. Since he has a hard time keeping his right arm in front, he actually has rug burns on his poor little hand! I think I may have to start putting a sock over it.

Here is a video of Dominic in his gait trainer in the driveway. Yes, he is wearing footie pajamas with shoes. Classy, I know.



And after 18 months he is FINALLY saying "Mama". Now, he doesn't really refer to me as Mama per se, but has never really even babbled "mamamamama" before. So, that's the first step, right? He's babbling all the time too. And while I can't understand what he's saying, he sure seems to know what he's talking about.



The countdown has begun and we are in single digits until our family vacation! We are so excited as we haven't had a family vacation in years. Mike is really in need of some time off. With Dominic's surgery, he was out of vacation days last year. He hasn't been to the Island in 2 1/2 years. Mitchell and I are so excited we're almost done packing! Mitchell has everything he needs packed in his bag - DVD player, movies, snacks and his blankie. We'll have a pretty busy trip, spending a few days with my parents, a couple days with friends, and Mike is going to visit a client while we're there. Should be a blast!