Here is Quinn working on my mothers day card! Do you see the pony tail holders? They help hold the marker so if she lets go, she can get a hold of it again.
Here is Quinn in the hammock, and she loves it! She however does not love the bright sunlight, she burns so easy, so Chrissy and Annette figured out a sun block with a blanket.
Kiara, Chrissy, and Quinn were relaxing on the hammock, and Alexis wanted to get a picture! How fun!
Wow, today Quinn is a month away from being 4 and a half.
Another week went by, and I’ve got more stories! Sometimes I think, what if nothing really happens this week, what will I write about, yet, we seem to always have stories!
This week, Quinn got measured for a neck brace, again, the first one was to big, we (as in Chrissy and Quinn) go in to get fitted again, and hopefully it will work this time. We will not use it all the time, as Quinn is getting stronger and stronger, but it will be so nice for her to have it when she is in her walker, sometimes so she can see, and really focus on the walking, or when we are coloring or focusing on using her hands. I’m looking forward to it.
This last weekend my mom came down to help me repack up my room, as we will be moving back into our school. Last year at this time we were packing to move out, so our school could be worked on, and now we are getting ready to move back. So as an art teacher, to say I have lots of packing is no lie. In the evenings we all got to play together, and it was great! I stopped at the doctor again and got a new antibiotic too, and it’s finally helping, so I’m glad mom was here to help get our whole life back in order. I tell you, I know how Quinn felt, when she was so miserable, because I had the same thing, and I finally feel myself feeling better, and am so grateful to feel good, and have Quinn feeling good! FINALLY! So thanks mom for helping us out! In fact John and I got to go out Tuesday evening and check out some of the parade of homes, here in Lincoln. Grandma and Quinn had some quality time together. I think the thing I figured out with the parade of homes, is that, I’m going to be grateful for everything in our home. Everything in a house adds up fast, when it comes to price, and I’ve got good taste, as my favorite house was the most expensive! I also learned I love maple flooring, and accent tile! I’m also coming to terms that my long list is going to have to be shortened! So I’m going to have to keep praying! We signed more paperwork for loans this week, so we are getting closer to building. In fact we were going to start digging at the beginning of this month, but after a few more adaptive changes, we are still waiting, but getting much closer. I’ve got a stomach ache after signing all the loan papers, but it will be so worth it.
Therapies went well, Quinn is getting better at driving! She is also doing better opening and closing her hands. Alexis helped Diane with Quinn’s therapy this week, and she was great! I tell you what, I could take her home with me. She is such a sweetheart, and really knows how to play with Quinn and inspire her.
Amelia, Alexis, Chrissy, and Quinn spent a lot of time together this week, and I think Quinn loved every minute! She did not take any real naps, not more then 20 minutes, because she did not want to miss out on anything. That home was busy each and every time I stepped through the door. Pure love and amazement is found there! In fact they had a slumber party one afternoon and watched the old Sesame Street video’s and cuddled. How much fun!
On another note, we want to send out our prayers to John’s parents, as his Grandmother passed away earlier this week. I have to say, I hope to go the way she did. Over the weekend she celebrated mothers day, she still lived in her home, and was doing very well. She went into the hospital on Monday, and passed away on Tuesday. At the same time with how fast that was, I can’t imagine how hard of a time her kids are having. So I’m praying for them. Along with that, John went down to Superior to spend time with them, and help how ever he could. So he called home in the evening to talk to us, and sing to Quinn. The first night, as he was singing, Quinn loved it at first, then her whole mood changed, and she started sobbing! I think she was so tired, and she missed dad, so, I scooped her up and snuggled in with her, and within 10 minutes she was sound asleep! I tell you what, snuggling with Quinn is one of my favorite things. She is such a good snuggler and loves to smoosh into you!
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