Well, it official. Summer is ending and we are relaxing this weekend enjoying our time as a family before you go back to school (sniff, sniff) and I go back to work. We have had a very busy summer trying to adjust to school and a different schedule. On Thursday and Friday, we had the afternoons together as my work schedule was different. Most Thursdays, we would walk to the Farmer's market and enjoy our time together.
I launched a Hydrocephalus Awareness Tee shirt Campaign for your upcoming walk and I raised $558. It was a bit stressful and I don't think I will be interested in doing it again but we are definitely spreading awareness, all because of you. You have inspired me in so many ways. I am not he same person I was before you came into my world and I am better because of you. I am more compassionate than ever and truly aware of the uniqueness in all of us.
Speaking of inspired, earlier this month we had the opportunity to meet Team Hoyt, a father son duo Dick and Rick Hoyt from Massachusetts. Rick has special needs like you and he alongside his father has competed in many athletic endeavors including marathons and triathlons. His dad will push him or pull him in a boat or cycle with him in a special seat. It is amazing. This past year was their last Boston Marathon. I was beyond thrilled to get photos with them.
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| Team Savannah to the left, Team Hoyt to the right |
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| Team Hoyt + Savannah |
We recently took another trip to Kansas to visit our family. I swear I feel like Super Mom lugging all of our needed gear. I never have a problem packing just one piece of luggage for the two of us but now we can no longer use your infant carrier (not that we should have last time either) because you are way too long. That leaves us with your toddler seat which probably weighs more than you and the fact that you cannot sit unassisted, we need it, not to mention you are way too squirmy to hold for an extended period. However, it is very worth our trip home.
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| All of our gear, nothing was checked |
I love seeing the way Asher and Oliver interact with you. Oliver would bring toys to "Sabanna", and Asher has always adored his sweet girl. He once told me, "Baby Girls don't crawl." As he gets older, he will understand more and more about you but I know he will love you and adore you even more. Of course the rest of the family was happy we were visiting too. If only we were closer.
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| Mimi's Awesome Swing |
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| We used the blow up boat bead as a safe place for you:) |
Tomorrow starts a crazy, busy, month. We have an appointment every week and it looks like we will be adding another but I am still waiting to hear back from your pediatrician. We also are going to a adaptive equipment expo, a wedding, your walk, and a birthday party, not to mention it is almost Daddy's birthday. Busy month ahead...
