Buoyed by online reviews and more importantly, by Jones' PT, I went to Babies R Us (way over on the East Side so many rounds of Wheels on the Bus were sung) to buy this new device called Walking Wings. As you can see from the photos it's a supportive harness that helps children walk without having to be held by their hands - it's definitely not a leash, it's for emerging walkers. Although it's not specifically intended for children with special needs,t in Jones' case (and other CP kids from reviews) it works for him too. It went so well on the first day!! He instantly felt freed to explore in a different way than by having me support him. It allows him to totally direct his path. Unfortunately, he mostly wanted to stomp and kick Owen's neatly arranged Matchbox race that was in progress. Poor O had an look of indignation but then realized the comedy and victory in it. It's so funny, Jones has this cheeky little side to him that comes out when he can physically do something. It reminds me that he is just a normal 17 month old trickster just trying to act out! As a sidenote, I don't think I will be seeing my chiro as much anymore. Thank you Dr. Krantz, you rock!
I'm sure you have all heard about the protest going on down at the Capitol. Ginny (Mike Langer's wife - well, she's mine friend now!!) and I took Owen, Jones and Leo down there last week. I wanted Owen to see why school was cancelled, it ended up being four days off. It's hard to explain unions and collective bargaining to a six year old but, I think he gets some of it. Now that it's evolved into the Dems leaving the state, I'm kinda over talking to him about it. He often chants "Take a walk Walker!" and "Kill the Bill!" He brought me this fantastic drawing of "me in all the protest signs". I just love his art, as all parents do. I'm so moved by his creative mind expressing itself through drawings. I'm so impressed by him in so many ways but through his art I'm able to view the world as he sees it, and it's beautiful.
Some of you have asked what the Ames Street Cafe is - it is our kitchen. Brett started saying it that when he would call to find out what Tom was cooking for dinner, to see if he wanted to come over or not. Thus the Ames Street Cafe was born - we also call it the Ames Street Grill when Tom is firing it up.
Tonight's Special : Tom is in Las Vegas so it's a heat up the oven kinda night or TGFTJ, Thank Goodness for Trader Joe's Fish Sticks and Potato Wedges. We serve them with whole, raw carrot sticks and organic D'Anjou pears slices. For dessert we had Chocolate Peanut Butter and Red Velvet cupcakes from Barnes & Noble Cafe thanks to Aunt Libby.
I so wish we could have gone to the capitol with you guys! How interesting and I would assume exciting too.
ReplyDeleteThat Jonesey, he must be so funny! He seems like he's going to take after his brother and be a little comedian. That contraption looks so awesome for him and so much better for your back. He is so cute in those glasses too. Oh, I just want to give him, and you, a big squeeze.
awesome! love how you got owen involved and educated in what is going on in his world. you are a great teacher. and that is so cute of baby jones! what a tease. ;) love it.
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