I haven't written in far too long... I don't have much time tonight - but something is better than nothing!!!
How's Brianna? She's doing great! It is impossible to be anything but elated when she is around.
WALKING
Brianna began walking at month 20!!! Whoo hoo! The expected age for a child with Down Syndrome is 24 months - so we consider this an accomplishment. She is so proud of herself with each step she takes.
I will say that there were moments I was sad that she didn't walk right away at 12 months. Brianna did everything else on time. However, those moments were few and far between because as I say all of the time - how can you be sad about someone who is so happy?
EAR INFECTIONS
Ooooh, scorn you ear infections!!! Brianna has had one on top of another - and yes, she has tubes. We are hopeful that after replacing her right tube and with warm weather around the corner her health will improve. While it bothers me to have Brianna in any sort of pain, and Dr.'s office visits are not the way we would choose to spend our time - we are extremely thankful that this is the extent of Brianna's health concerns.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS - ( Not an Inclusive List - Pulling these off the top of my head )
* Sing's & Gestures: Baby Fishy, Twinkle Twinkle, Head - Shoulders - Knees - & - Toes
* Words: Mama, Dada, I-Did-It, Right-There, Dog (Doh), More, All Done, Up, Bye-Bye, Hi, Hello, Poop (hehe)
* Signs: Fish, Star, More, All Done, Eat, Milk
* Loves Pointing and saying "Right There"
* Imitates using the forehead thermometer on mom and dad
* Eats with Fork
* Drinks from Sippy Cup
* Doing VERY well with Potty Training (Dry Yesterday & Tonight at home!!!)
* Climbs Toddler Jungle-Gym, Goes Down Slide
* Climbs Stairs
HAIR CUT
Brianna got her first professional haircut this month. She was perfect!
