Jack is really growing up. I can't believe he will be FIVE years old tomorrow. What an amazing journey. I have been blogging for FIVE years...that is quite a lot! I would love to hear from you in a comment. I would love to know who's out there! In honor of FIVE years...please reply to this thread!
Oh, and the whole growing up thing. Perhaps it's because he knows he's going to be five....but for whatever reason, just last week he decided to no longer call me "Ma Ma" I am now "Mom." In perfect form, clear as a bell, "Mom." Also, I stopped in to observe his PT session at school this afternoon and instead of being happy to see me, he walked over to me with his walker pushed on my leg to stop me from coming in and said "BYE!!!" He didn't want me at school! He didn't want to go home with me...he wanted me outta there!! And yes, that makes me happy (and okay, a little sad too) but it really says a lot about his independence and confidence and how moms can totally cramp your style...lol
PS -- sorry about the vent yesterday. It will get fixed, some how, some way. We are starting with the seating clinic at CHOP and are going to test out power chairs, one arm drive manual chairs and perhaps anything else that we can. Mel, I am still working on that email back to you. Thanks everyone for your thoughts!!
Happy 5th Birthday to Jack!
ReplyDeleteAnd Happy 5th Birthday to you as a Mom Angela.
I have two little girls and my eldest, Lucy, is also five and has recently started school - it is an amazing age & stage.
Our youngest, Molly, has a severe brain injury following an accident at 6 months of age.
We live in Sydney Australia, and came to you via Jacqui's Terrible palsy blog. I found Jack's medical history very useful (Molly's is similar).
Hope you all have a great day,
Susan
PS: I tried to comment the other dayto say how much Myles looks like your Jack, but the comment kept failing.
Susan, then Molly must be the other Moo! I read your story via Jacqui's blog through tears. I am glad to "meet" you and look forward to getting to know you and your family!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Angela
PS-- I had tried comment moderation but decided to turn it off! I did get your comment a day or so later!!
Happy 5 years!! I can't believe Jack will be 5... where does all the time go?
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear about his special day!
Happy Birthday Jack! Angela time has just FLOWN by! Ty turned FOUR in January. By the way, Tori is no longer on preemie formula - it wasn't agreeing with her. Hope you didn't ship already!
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ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Jack!
I live in London and my daughter Chloe, who is 18mths has moderate athetoid CP.
I find reading your blog and others like it great as I find it a great relief to know that there are others out there in the same boat and I don't feel quite so alone!
jack has come on amazingly well in the last 5 years, I will be so pleased if Chloe can come as far as he has.
Please keep up the blogging, I check every day for new posts!!
Claire
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK RILEY!!! Can't believe you are the big "5" already! Amazing! A birthday with a little sister. You will have so much fun at your party and I'm afraid, you'll have to share some of your fun. But that's OK, it will be double the fun buddy! Have a happy, happy, super, terrific birthday sweetie! I love you
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Happy Birthday Jack!
ReplyDeleteYou and your momma are inspirations to many of us just starting our own special journey.
Happy Birthday, Jack Riley!!! I simply cannot believe that Jack is 5! I don't know how to put a user name on my post, but I am Heather from NJ. I feel like I know you and your wonderful family after reading your blog all these years. I hope it was a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteHappy, Happy Birthday Jack and MOM! Five is a big one for both of you. I hope that you guys have a great day. Time flies huh?
ReplyDeleteI am out here in cyberspace, checking in a least once a week:)
ReplyDeleteAnd another happy birthday to Jack from Sydney, Australia.
ReplyDeleteWe are happy to have found you Jack. Your mamma - sorry, mom - writes beautifully about you and your family, and we check out how you're going every couple of days.
It's ok to not want your mom at school anymore, but you do have to give her an extra hug at home, at least until you're seven, you know. That's what my boy (now 7, CP) thinks, anyway.
Have a lovely birthday mate!