Saturday, February 26, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Milestones, Interviews and more...
Hello everyone,
This past week was another busy week for us with a few unexpected opportunities and some 1st time events.
The week started out with Ethan staying home due to not feeling real well. It was nice to have him home with me for the day and in between working at home that day, we had some much missed snuggle time. Needless to say, after a few home-made chocolate chip cookies, he started to perk up and felt better by evening. As Ethan put it... "Mom...can I have 2 cookies? Cuz I'm really sick and they will make me feel better cuz you put love in them"... Who could resist that line so yes...he got the cookies.
The rest of the week went pretty smooth until Thrs when a friend of mine from MN called me (They too are schedule to go to the Xcell Center)and asked if I would share our story with a KSTP Channel 5 in Minneapolis. I was honored to share the spotlight with her and immediately agreed. So on Friday, I conducted a phone interview with KSTP...The story aired that night.
Also on Friday, Ethan was interviewed again by the Fargo Forum. We had to laugh as while it was after school and his sister was home; he quickly dismissed her to the basement and added "Just until after my interview, then we can play Wii"... We are anxiously awaiting the new story to come out and will post the link here.
Yesterday, Ethan decided to do a few 1sts... He went bowling for the 1st time ever (not counting Wii Bowling)and tied with his cousin Lauren...he was pretty excited about the 2 spares and 1 strike he got and he was just as excited when his sister, Ashlee got a strike as well. Then, he walked up stairs with his crutches...He also stood for 3 seconds last night and has been moving around furniture like crazy. At times however I have seen what appears to be the want to take independent steps--we just haven't seen him do it; but you can tell the thought is there.
Outside of that; Ethan continues to walk more and more with his crutches every day. He walks with them while shopping; in school; at church; and in the house...he loves the feel of independence and he's even getting really good at opening doors with them as well as turning the TV on/off. He can even go backwards!
We are anxiously awaiting for some of the snow to melt and for spring to arrive. The kids are getting antsy to ride bike and to be outside again. As spring nears, Ethan will get his own bike as well as a helmet/pads for the 1st time. He's desperately wanting a Toy Story 3 bike so I guess we'll see what we can find. :-)
As always...thank you to everyone, for the continued prayers and thoughts, they are being heard and felt--keep them coming. :-)
Well..that's its for now. Until later..
Lisa
This past week was another busy week for us with a few unexpected opportunities and some 1st time events.
The week started out with Ethan staying home due to not feeling real well. It was nice to have him home with me for the day and in between working at home that day, we had some much missed snuggle time. Needless to say, after a few home-made chocolate chip cookies, he started to perk up and felt better by evening. As Ethan put it... "Mom...can I have 2 cookies? Cuz I'm really sick and they will make me feel better cuz you put love in them"... Who could resist that line so yes...he got the cookies.
The rest of the week went pretty smooth until Thrs when a friend of mine from MN called me (They too are schedule to go to the Xcell Center)and asked if I would share our story with a KSTP Channel 5 in Minneapolis. I was honored to share the spotlight with her and immediately agreed. So on Friday, I conducted a phone interview with KSTP...The story aired that night.
Also on Friday, Ethan was interviewed again by the Fargo Forum. We had to laugh as while it was after school and his sister was home; he quickly dismissed her to the basement and added "Just until after my interview, then we can play Wii"... We are anxiously awaiting the new story to come out and will post the link here.
Yesterday, Ethan decided to do a few 1sts... He went bowling for the 1st time ever (not counting Wii Bowling)and tied with his cousin Lauren...he was pretty excited about the 2 spares and 1 strike he got and he was just as excited when his sister, Ashlee got a strike as well. Then, he walked up stairs with his crutches...He also stood for 3 seconds last night and has been moving around furniture like crazy. At times however I have seen what appears to be the want to take independent steps--we just haven't seen him do it; but you can tell the thought is there.
Outside of that; Ethan continues to walk more and more with his crutches every day. He walks with them while shopping; in school; at church; and in the house...he loves the feel of independence and he's even getting really good at opening doors with them as well as turning the TV on/off. He can even go backwards!
We are anxiously awaiting for some of the snow to melt and for spring to arrive. The kids are getting antsy to ride bike and to be outside again. As spring nears, Ethan will get his own bike as well as a helmet/pads for the 1st time. He's desperately wanting a Toy Story 3 bike so I guess we'll see what we can find. :-)
As always...thank you to everyone, for the continued prayers and thoughts, they are being heard and felt--keep them coming. :-)
Well..that's its for now. Until later..
Lisa
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