Hang Ten

Happy New Year! Knock wood, so far it has been...

We had such a long time to wait for Harrison's appointment with the new neurologist that I begged his regular neurologist for something to hold him over in the meantime, and this new medication seems to be doing the trick, so well in fact that when we did meet with the new doctor, we all agreed to hold off on the special diet. 

As in the past, as the seizures subside, Harrison is able to make some great progress developmentally. Nothing remarkable, just little baby steps and a little more consistency with his skills. Better eye contact, more waving hello and goodbye, clapping and singing along with his classmates, even when he hears them from the other room! Grasping things and not letting go, turning toward voices of his favorite people, more controlled steps with his walker and some support, petting the dogs, trying to give kisses, chewing and biting and swallowing so many kinds of foods, scooting himself forward- usually while he is laying on his bed, to the point where he is half hanging off the edge and then makes enough noise to get our attention and laugh when we come running in, "you better get me before I fall!"  He's ok, that kid.

Mom and Dad had a wonderful break to Sanibel Island, and Harry and Cannon and Ruby stayed home with nurses and babysitters. And this past weekend he had a great visit from his Pop Pop and Esta, and he was so happy to just nuzzle and cuddle and sing with them!

He still loves school, and he very clearly prefers his friends over grownups when it comes to playing with toys or getting some help.

We are so so sad (devastated!) that his physical therapist at school is retiring...he has made incredible progress working with her, and he just adores her- he gets so excited when he hears her voice and knows it's time to play with her! He will miss her terribly, but I am sure we will see her since she lives close by. Thank you for everything, Mrs. S!