Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Stacey's 40th Birthday Party
Chris gathered some friends to celebrate my 40th. He also hired just about the best band in town, at least when it comes to 80's music in Cincinnati - The Rusty Griswolds. I don't think we could have had a better time! There was so much great energy and it was great to let loose a little. Thanks so much to Chris and everyone who was there. I'll remember this night forever. Right now I'm remembering it quite well since I'm still sore from all the dancing! Check out some of our fun.
Luke-isms
Lately Luke has been delighting us even more than usual. Some Luke-isms...
--Luke and mommy were sharing an order of chicken nuggets. When mommy asked him if he wanted the last one, Luke replied, "yes". Mommy said, "Great because this one's got your name on it." When Luke was handed the chicken, he looked on the front and the back repeatedly and said, "It doesn't have my name on it. Maybe Daddy already fixed it so it's not there." I told him it was only an expression so he ate it anyway.
--Luke and Daddy like to cut through the path in the woods behind us and play soccer and golf at the park you can get to. During a recent trip, Daddy asked Luke what golf club he'd like to use. Luke answered, "the putter". Then after trying to hit with his little iron said, "I guess I need to keep my eye on the ball." Daddy was taken aback with the maturity of his conversation. Guess there will be afternoons of golf in our future.
--Luke must love story time at his preschool. When at Barnes and Noble with Mommy and Mitchell, Luke set himself up on the kids' area stage with a book and shouted loudly, "My name is Luke Browning. Please sit down." Both the woman working in the area and I were quite surprised, but we did what we were told.
--Luke was at Grandma's house. He was so engaged in a cartoon show that when Grandma tried to talk to him, he didn't respond. Grandma said out loud to herself, "Boy talking to you is like talking to a wall." Later they were playing together and ventured out to Grandma's screened porch. Luke startled Grandma when he turned to the brick wall and said, "Hello wall, I'm going to talk to you." Suppose he heard Grandma after all and wanted to see what this wall-talking was about.
--Luke and mommy were sharing an order of chicken nuggets. When mommy asked him if he wanted the last one, Luke replied, "yes". Mommy said, "Great because this one's got your name on it." When Luke was handed the chicken, he looked on the front and the back repeatedly and said, "It doesn't have my name on it. Maybe Daddy already fixed it so it's not there." I told him it was only an expression so he ate it anyway.
--Luke and Daddy like to cut through the path in the woods behind us and play soccer and golf at the park you can get to. During a recent trip, Daddy asked Luke what golf club he'd like to use. Luke answered, "the putter". Then after trying to hit with his little iron said, "I guess I need to keep my eye on the ball." Daddy was taken aback with the maturity of his conversation. Guess there will be afternoons of golf in our future.
--Luke must love story time at his preschool. When at Barnes and Noble with Mommy and Mitchell, Luke set himself up on the kids' area stage with a book and shouted loudly, "My name is Luke Browning. Please sit down." Both the woman working in the area and I were quite surprised, but we did what we were told.
--Luke was at Grandma's house. He was so engaged in a cartoon show that when Grandma tried to talk to him, he didn't respond. Grandma said out loud to herself, "Boy talking to you is like talking to a wall." Later they were playing together and ventured out to Grandma's screened porch. Luke startled Grandma when he turned to the brick wall and said, "Hello wall, I'm going to talk to you." Suppose he heard Grandma after all and wanted to see what this wall-talking was about.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Mitchell - 18 Months
Just this past week we've been noticing that Mitchell is using his legs more. He's been spending A LOT of time putting some weight on his legs, supported, while leaning on the couch. And now when held up he's initiating walking motions. He'll also move around when put on his tummy as if he's trying to figure out how to commando crawl. Just seeing the wiggling around and independent movement is encouraging!
This morning his PT noticed the progress and put him in a PONY gait trainer. It's a wheeled device that allows him to ride a seat in a supported way (like a horse) and move himself as if walking. He has to have one of these! Already, we have a wheelchair on order for him because we're told that even if he walks, it's likely he'll tire easily and in the meantime a chair will put him in an optimal seating position to aid development. Getting a chair supposedly takes months through insurance approvals, etc. so it's suggested we not simultaneously put through a gait trainer order. Therefore we're going to check out eBay or other means of trying to get one.
Another nice thing that's happening is that Luke is taking much more interest in Mitchell. We'll catch Luke going up to Mitchell's stroller to rub noses or find him trying to "play" with Mitchell by putting a musical toy in front of him. Luke's become quite vocal. He's now speaking for Mitchell too, telling us when he is full or that he doesn't like the yogurt or whatever we are feeding him. Up to now Luke's cared if Mitchell was around but didn't really interact with him. He's being such a great big brother!
This morning his PT noticed the progress and put him in a PONY gait trainer. It's a wheeled device that allows him to ride a seat in a supported way (like a horse) and move himself as if walking. He has to have one of these! Already, we have a wheelchair on order for him because we're told that even if he walks, it's likely he'll tire easily and in the meantime a chair will put him in an optimal seating position to aid development. Getting a chair supposedly takes months through insurance approvals, etc. so it's suggested we not simultaneously put through a gait trainer order. Therefore we're going to check out eBay or other means of trying to get one.
Another nice thing that's happening is that Luke is taking much more interest in Mitchell. We'll catch Luke going up to Mitchell's stroller to rub noses or find him trying to "play" with Mitchell by putting a musical toy in front of him. Luke's become quite vocal. He's now speaking for Mitchell too, telling us when he is full or that he doesn't like the yogurt or whatever we are feeding him. Up to now Luke's cared if Mitchell was around but didn't really interact with him. He's being such a great big brother!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
What's up?
Haven't posted a lot lately because our home computer is sick with a nasty virus. What's been going on with the Brownings?
--Luke and Mitchie went to their first dentist appointment. Both boys checked out fine. We were concerned that Mitchell did not have enamel on his teeth. The dentist said he indeed has partial enamel. We'll need to watch the teeth as they come in and we may need to seal his baby teeth as time goes on.
--Speaking of teeth - Mitchell has no less than 7 teeth coming in at once. Because of that, he has regularly been getting up at 2 or 3 AM every night. Just this weekend it's gotten easier to get him back to sleep. He was staying up for 2-3 hours. Makes for a very long day!
--Luke started preschool and loves it. It's wonderful to hear him sing songs he learns at school in his sweet voice!
--Chris enjoyed this past weekend visiting his Navy buddies in St. Louis. He had a great time!
Upcoming for us: Stacey's birthday, taking Mitchell to various appointments including his 18 mo. check up, genetics and ophthalmology visits and more.
--Luke and Mitchie went to their first dentist appointment. Both boys checked out fine. We were concerned that Mitchell did not have enamel on his teeth. The dentist said he indeed has partial enamel. We'll need to watch the teeth as they come in and we may need to seal his baby teeth as time goes on.
--Speaking of teeth - Mitchell has no less than 7 teeth coming in at once. Because of that, he has regularly been getting up at 2 or 3 AM every night. Just this weekend it's gotten easier to get him back to sleep. He was staying up for 2-3 hours. Makes for a very long day!
--Luke started preschool and loves it. It's wonderful to hear him sing songs he learns at school in his sweet voice!
--Chris enjoyed this past weekend visiting his Navy buddies in St. Louis. He had a great time!
Upcoming for us: Stacey's birthday, taking Mitchell to various appointments including his 18 mo. check up, genetics and ophthalmology visits and more.
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