Andy came to visit Anthony and me last week.
We picked him up at the train station, then drove around Seattle.
We saw McDonald's and had to stop for some fries.
Only, it wasn't quite 11AM yet, so we parked and waited for the fries to be ready for the day.
Anthony and Andy had fun while we were in the parking lot.
Later that day, Andy and I went to lunch at my new favorite place, Pallino Pastaria.Jenny introduced me to the restaurant, and I am so addicted to their brusscheta and paninis!
It's pretty sad when the employees recognize me (we've averaged about one visit per week), but that's a good thing too. :)
What was left of the yummy brusscheta when I remembered we should take pictures.Because, who can't blog about every little detail, right.
The different paninis and the chips. Anthony LOVES the chips.
Actually, he loves any kind of chip.
This week, we discovered that he likes PopChips too.
Parmesan Reggiano cheese block on the counter. It was HUGE!
Andy and Anthony played at the Ronald McDonald House later that day.
Fun news-I've been making a point of going up to the lobby or outside for Anthony to play so he doesn't get quite so bored without the older children here.
Usually, Anthony plays with the train table and a door toy.
Today, Anthony was looking out the window at his level, and TOOK A STEP without holding on or leaning on anything! He was stepping toward the train table.
Some of you may think, "Oh big deal. He should be walking already." This actually is a big deal.
Children with Down syndrome typically have low tone, meaning that they have to work harder to get their muscles to do the same things that are typically easier for the rest of us. Often, children with Ds will start walking later than typical children. Walking doesn't often happen before 2 years or so.
I firmly believe that, were it not for the leukemia and chemo that weakens legs, Anthony was nearly ready to walk at 15 months. I think he would have walked regularly by 18 months. But, leukemia got in the way. Anthony's immobility actually made things simpler for me in Seattle, but I'm so happy his strength is increasing and he is able to start progressing in that regard.
Although it may be a while before Anthony walks, this is literally one huge step in his development!!
1 comment:
That is huge!!!! Anthony is well on his way. I'm so happy to see that life is getting better. That food you showed looks amazing! Can't wait for that special post of when you get to turn in your keys at RMH and go home.
~Felicia
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