It's been a long while since I have had the chance to update the blog and catch up with others! Here is what we have been up to, the short version!
After much hunting and researching we found a fully accessible pre-school that will accommodate Sonya's needs and enrolled her for the 2011-2012 year! She will go 2 half days a week!
Sonya has been doing very well potty training! We have even left the house without bringing any change of clothes while wearing big girl panties! I know, she won't like this picture when she is older.
Sonya has really become quite the dare devil lately! Does she remember how fragile she is?!
We all had a wonderful Easter! Sonya successfully gave all her "chewbies" (pacifiers) to the Easter bunny, leaving them in her basket overnight and he delivered his promised candy in exchange! It was a rough week, but she hasn't asked for them much lately.
Of course, I did catch what she has been substituting her habit with....
Our house is up for sale!!! We have been very busy keeping it all orderly and searching for a new place to call home! Finally we are ready for a larger place! Here is what we have our money on : http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1315-Harvest-Ln-Quakertown-PA-18951/9088693_zpid/ and this is a picture of our house we will be saying so long to!
Odd, but my first memory of our new home will be of the cat attack! Yes, while visiting the house for the first time, the owners crazed black cat flew out from underneath a living room chair and sunk it's teeth into my leg for no good reason. A numb and bruised aching leg, doctors visit, tetanus shot and week's round of antibiotics later and I am ok! I just keep telling myself it's not an omen!
Taking the whole thing as a sign, I'm borrowing my sisters cat carrier to cage Lucy when we have prospective buyers at our house. Sonya thinks she's a cat now because "I can fit in here!"
Wishbone Day 2011 was on May 6th! We have been soooo busy that all we managed to do was wear yellow for awareness. Hopefully we will have more time next year to go big with it! For everyone interested, here is the website! www.wishboneday.com and at the bottom of this post are two videos of Wishbone Day 2011 celebrated across the globe! They both show the broad spectrum of OI! Sonya's pictures are in both!
The sun has come out and it is getting hot! The kids have been enjoying the weather and can't wait to be out of school! Just a few more days left!Sidewalk chalk!
Rita's water ice!!!
Zoe loves riding her scooter!
Akela loves pushing her sister in her pink car!
Yes! Sonya has started to take her first independent steps!!! See the video at the end of this post!!! This is definitely what makes me extremely busy right now! Selling and buying a house is a walk in the park compared to following her around relentlessly with arms wide open ready to catch the fall. God, she amazes me!
Sonya's hair has really started to get long! She is really growing up on me! Potty training, going to school in Fall, long hair and walking about!
Zoe had her art in the district art show at the high school! Taking after her mommy, I am so proud!!! This peice was inspired by Pablo Picasso!
In preparation for school, I tried out Sonya's new backpack/basket on her wheelchair! Looks good and will help her become more independent when it comes time for cleanup in the classroom and toting around her needs!
Another day, another fracture, but she won't let it keep her down!
Sonya had her 9th PAM this month! July 13th of this year will mark 2 full years of PAM treatment. She is getting more used to her nurses and she is doing well with keeping herself occupied for the very long hours we spend in the tiny hospital room that we can't leave until finished for the day. Puppy came with us this time!
She absolutely LOVED the B'Loonie's I picked up at the ToysRus for her to enjoy at PAM! Plastic bubbles you can hold! Pretty cool!
Kissing the bubble!
Puppy became the perfect pillow for chillax time!
That's about it... one last fun photo....
Rita's water ice!!!Zoe loves riding her scooter!Akela loves pushing her sister in her pink car!Yes! Sonya has started to take her first independent steps!!! See the video at the end of this post!!! This is definitely what makes me extremely busy right now! Selling and buying a house is a walk in the park compared to following her around relentlessly with arms wide open ready to catch the fall. God, she amazes me!Sonya's hair has really started to get long! She is really growing up on me! Potty training, going to school in Fall, long hair and walking about!Zoe had her art in the district art show at the high school! Taking after her mommy, I am so proud!!! This peice was inspired by Pablo Picasso!In preparation for school, I tried out Sonya's new backpack/basket on her wheelchair! Looks good and will help her become more independent when it comes time for cleanup in the classroom and toting around her needs!Another day, another fracture, but she won't let it keep her down!Sonya had her 9th PAM this month! July 13th of this year will mark 2 full years of PAM treatment. She is getting more used to her nurses and she is doing well with keeping herself occupied for the very long hours we spend in the tiny hospital room that we can't leave until finished for the day. Puppy came with us this time!She absolutely LOVED the B'Loonie's I picked up at the ToysRus for her to enjoy at PAM! Plastic bubbles you can hold! Pretty cool!Kissing the bubble!Puppy became the perfect pillow for chillax time!That's about it... one last fun photo....Letter stickers, yep, that's exactly what they are for!
Ok, don't forget to check out the video below of Sonya taking her very first independent steps!!!
Ok, don't forget to check out the video below of Sonya taking her very first independent steps!!!Here's the Wishbone Day 2011 promo video that Sonya loves very much!
And here's the video of Wishbone Day 2011!
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LOOK AT HER GO!!! This video makes me so happy I cried! And then I watched it 3 more times. Way to go Sony, you did it!!! I love you and am infinitely proud of you and your sisters.
What a fantastic update to your blog! I have so much to say so I will start by saying you have beautiful daughters! I loved the video of Sonya walking! So cool! I also loved the video on Wishbone day! I had no idea such a day existed and it is my daughter Emma's birthday....May 6. Every year on May 6th I will be wearing yellow! The video actually brought tears to my eyes! It just amazes me how brave and wonderful our children are. Next I will say that it is so wonderful you found a school for Sonya! This will be such an exciting year for her! I wish her lots of luck for the upcoming school year! I also checked out your new house! It is so beautiful! Best wishes for beautiful memories with lots of health and happiness in your new home!
Hooray you're back! I've been finding it difficult to keep up with my blog lately too. Soooo busy! We go for Pam this week.
What a great update - I have so much to say, although I think I've already told you most of it! :)
I can’t believe our kiddos are starting pre-school in the fall! I'm so happy you found a fully accessible pre-school!
Yay Sonya for doing so well with potty training!! She is such the dare-devil . . . I love that No Fear photo! I’m so proud of her for giving all of her chewbies to the Easter bunny and for her first independent steps!! I know it is so exciting for you but keeping you extremely busy too! Love watching the video of her walking!!
I can’t believe how long Sonya’s hair has gotten since we last saw you guys – so pretty!
We’re still praying that you get an interested buyer to put in an offer soon!! I love the new home you guys want to move into (aside from the psycho cat!)!
The photo of Sonya outside on Wishbone Day is one of my favorites, and those videos are awesome!!
Yay for warm, sunny weather and time to play outside and have Rita’s ice!
Awesome art, Zoe!!
Wow – 2 years of PAM already – seems like the time has just flown by! Glad that she is getting used to her nurses and doing well staying occupied for all of that time! Those B'Loonie's are so cool! Silly girl – love the letters on her face!
Hugs to you guys and hope to see you soon!!
I am so proud of Sonya. I really am just overjoyed at how she has pushed herself and has amazing determination and spirit. But, that also comes with having a fmaily so supportive and amazing as you guys! I love you for the person you are, the omother you are and the friend you are.
I also must tell you that the pics as usual are amazing. I wish you much luck in selling your house and buying your dream home. (Seriously on that cat! WOW! That was some bite)! The Wishbone videos are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing!
What a great update! I am so happy to hear you have found a great school for Sonya and that she will be attending two days a week in the fall. So exciting! And the video of her walking...wow! She is just amazing! It sure looks like you have been keeping busy. I will keep my fingers crossed that you have a buyer soon...what a beautiful new home you have chosen! I am sure you can't wait to get in and get settled. Loved the great pictures of your three beautiful girls.
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