Wow, it’s been a LONG time since we’ve updated the blog. Too much going on but all good. Today is Jake’s 3rd birthday! Unbelievable!!!
In February we went to Ft. Myers Beach, FL to visit my (Betsy’s) parents. While we were there, not only did we get Jake potty trained but he got to sit and play in the ocean. The weather was a tad on the chilly side but Jake didn’t care, he would’ve stayed in the ocean ALL day if we would have let him!!
Tomorrow, Jake starts school. He’ll go to the Conyers Learning Academy in Palatine. He’ll take the bus in his powerchair (just a loner chair for now) to the afternoon session of school. I don’t think either of us could have anticipated how quickly this day crept up on us! He’s going to do fantastic at school, we expect that he will really flourish.
Nothing new to report on the medical front. He still has the g-tube and we work on feeding daily. He’s speech is coming along but at school he’ll use a DynaVox Augmentive Communication Device with EyeGaze to communicate. It’s a pretty slick device...basically a computer that he controls with his eyes.
We’ve aslo been working on getting him to stand independently. That’s a SLOW process if ever there was one. Nonetheless...we’re trying, it’s ultimately for his own good.
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I can't believe he's 3 already!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 05:31 PM
WOW! I can't believe he is 3 already. You guys are doing such a great job with his progress. How cool that he has a power chair. The Dynavox is a great communication tool for his age level.
You know many "average" 3 year olds aren't potty trained yet....very impressive!
Thanks for keeping me "in the loop".
You know many "average" 3 year olds aren't potty trained yet....very impressive!
Thanks for keeping me "in the loop".
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 06:01 PM
Starting school! What a wonderful thing for Jake. I know he'll love it. You had better take loads of pictures.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 11:23 PM
Wow! Time really goes by fast. I can't believe Jake is 3 and starting school. Thanks for the update.
Sharon
Sharon
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 02:29 PM
I saw him on facebook in his chair. It is so cool. He turned and navigated so well! I can't believe he is already going to school. Amazing. He could not have two better parents. Keep us posted with plenty of school pics. Much love, Great Aunt Chris
Friday, April 23, 2010 - 05:13 PM
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