Labor Day, a good day to labor

Levi was a super champ in PT and OT today, well at least that is what it felt like to me. As I was rejoicing in the slightest movement in his left hand or rather finger I felt so proud of him and hopeful for the road ahead. I mean this is the first intentional movement I have witnessed and it was so good to see. During the few moments when he was sitting independent of my support and didn't realize he was sitting on his own because he was leaning forward, reaching to pop bubbles, I was secretly thinking, "you are doing it!!! you are doing it!!!". Of course, I couldn't risk pointing that out to him, as he may decide the bubble game was over and he'd much rather lean back on me. I had to be content in keeping my praise focused on popping silly bubbles over and over again. I wonder if he thought it was odd that I was apparently so excited that he was popping bubbles, with all the clapping and cheering and such. Anything to keep him motivated.

A few shots from the last few days.

These beautiful girls are our next door neighbors, affectionaly known in our house as the "girls" or better yet "my girls" according to Kade. I'd say they are on the short list of Levi's favorite playmates. Today, he loved getting to spend some time with them and it was fun to see him so comfortable and happy.

Sorry for the poor photo quality, but I liked this shot of Casey (Levi's and Kade's Uncle), Kade, Dan and Levi. They are watching a very funny truck song and all of them enjoyed the moment. This shot also gives a clear shot of my little Levi's belly . . . ya, not so little anymore.

Levi (photo below) just finished yet another ride with his aunt Kelsey, you can tell from his grin that he loved it. They got to bond a lot this weekend, as Dan and I got to spend 2 nights away from Levi's bedside and she took the shift. Now that is love.