Horribly Neglectful

Gosh, I have been horrible about updating this blog. I didn't intend for it to be that way.

Nolan finished his PT and OT at his current clinic at the end of August. Nolan and Jeff are hanging out now during the day and getting a little, much deserved break together.

Nolan continues to go to his daycare for three hours a day. At the beginning of September, they moved him to the next class. At 27 months, they moved him into a classroom with 30 - 42 month olds. I was very nervous about this move as Nolan wasn't even old enough, yet alone the developmental concerns. They assured me that Nolan would do great and he has. His verbal skills went through the roof. The teacher reassured me last week that Nolan fits in perfectly with his peers which is such a relief to me. He gets to do a lot of fun art projects, go on field trips, play outside with his friends and learn how to socially adapt. This situation has turned out better than I expected.

September 25 was our ten year anniversary! We spent the weekend in Manistee at the second home of a friend of my sister's. We had fun just hanging out and relaxing. Nolan had a great time running along the beach and playing on the playground. He loves a good see-saw. And of course, his cars came for the ride, along with Buggie, Snake and Ninny. Our backseat was filled with his favorites. Jeff bought me a gorgeous diamond wedding band and I bought him Tigers playoff tickets...which we didn't get to use. :o(

Nolan started gymnastics a few weeks ago. We go with our friends Cindy and Cole. Nolan loves having a buddy there. He is getting better physically by the week. I can see the difference it is making. We only have three weeks left, but we will continue into the next session. His favorite activity is a long trampoline. We practice a lot at home, too. I think that I have seen more improvement from 4 weeks of gymnastics than the last 90 days of therapy.

Today was Nolan's evaluation for his new PT clinic and I can't be more excited about the possibilities. Kevin was able to recognize Nolan's past hard work and develop a plan for the next year. I am so proud of Nolan. No one works harder than him. He was down to his diaper showing Kevin all his best moves. Ha, ha, ha. Kevin is a two time spinal cord injury victim who can walk. He is such an inspiration and I feel confident he will really help Nolan. Kevin will be a strong figure for Nolan as well. He's got a great plan and I can't wait to get started. I have all the confidence in him and in Nolan! Kevin joked today that Nolan won't be a soccer player, but a football player. I tend to agree. He says he is built for it. I tend to agree with that, too. :o) Nolan and Kevin got along great, but I know that he will challenge Nolan to be his personal best. Who better to learn from than someone who has been there before?

Well, we have a full October. Jeff is coaching the Lions for City Mission football this year. We look forward to Halloween as this is Jeff's first Halloween with Nolan. Nolan will be dressed as what else??? A Detroit Tiger!