Things are finally slowing down here for about a week before we head up to Indiana. I had a great conference this past weekend and to celebrate, we had brunch at the club with Pawpop after church on Sunday. Suzy just adores her Pawpop and has been looking forward to this all week.
I had to include this photo. I love how they have the exact same expression. It even accents the "Smith cheeks". Priceless.
Here's a new face I'm not so fond of. "Moooommmmy.....Andy 's ....... blah blah blah." Can you just hear the whine? I know I post often about how great my kids get along. Here's a glimpse to show you we are a "real" family.
This, however, is how I prefer to portray our kids. Andy smiling and watching his big sister. So loving, so adoring...
Strike a pose, buddy, strike a pose.
Now this... THIS makes me smile. This is a classic "Every new OT must study this" photo. It gives me hope that he will someday be an academic superstar. He's practicing to copy from a black (er, white grrrrr....) board someday. Good weight bearing and shift in the upper extremity, good reciprocal movement in the lower. Holding the ball to form good arches in his hands to hold a writing utensil and cocontracting the neck and eye muscles as he looks up. This, my dear non-OT friends, is why crawling is such a big deal. Granted, not doing this will not make a kid less happy, friendly, smart, etc. It just really helps to give a kid an "edge".
And here is our little Superstar's newest super power.
He took his first steps this weekend. I believe Pawpop was proud, indeed.
By his face, I think Andy was proud too.
I realize this picture is blurry. I still love it. Can you see some jealous little arms on Pawpop's back? ;) I'm just glad he's strong enough she didn't knock him over like she so often does to me.
She truly is not neglected. Just had a rough week without her momma.
What's a trip to the club without a golf cart ride?
I would have loved to stay longer, but it was 100+ and little man has his Daddy's ability to handle heat. His poor little face was soooo red!
Thanks, Pawpop for the fun day and wonderful memories! We love you and look forward to Grammy joining us next time.
I had to include this photo. I love how they have the exact same expression. It even accents the "Smith cheeks". Priceless.
Here's a new face I'm not so fond of. "Moooommmmy.....Andy 's ....... blah blah blah." Can you just hear the whine? I know I post often about how great my kids get along. Here's a glimpse to show you we are a "real" family.
This, however, is how I prefer to portray our kids. Andy smiling and watching his big sister. So loving, so adoring...
Strike a pose, buddy, strike a pose.
Now this... THIS makes me smile. This is a classic "Every new OT must study this" photo. It gives me hope that he will someday be an academic superstar. He's practicing to copy from a black (er, white grrrrr....) board someday. Good weight bearing and shift in the upper extremity, good reciprocal movement in the lower. Holding the ball to form good arches in his hands to hold a writing utensil and cocontracting the neck and eye muscles as he looks up. This, my dear non-OT friends, is why crawling is such a big deal. Granted, not doing this will not make a kid less happy, friendly, smart, etc. It just really helps to give a kid an "edge".
And here is our little Superstar's newest super power.
He took his first steps this weekend. I believe Pawpop was proud, indeed.
By his face, I think Andy was proud too.
I realize this picture is blurry. I still love it. Can you see some jealous little arms on Pawpop's back? ;) I'm just glad he's strong enough she didn't knock him over like she so often does to me.
She truly is not neglected. Just had a rough week without her momma.
What's a trip to the club without a golf cart ride?
I would have loved to stay longer, but it was 100+ and little man has his Daddy's ability to handle heat. His poor little face was soooo red!
Thanks, Pawpop for the fun day and wonderful memories! We love you and look forward to Grammy joining us next time.
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