John

It's Father's Day and so I really wanted to let people know what an amazing daddy and husband John is to me and Liam.  He loves our little Liam with all his heart.  John works so hard to provide for us. It's so imprtant for Liam to have a hardworking, loving, supportive daddy.  In John, Liam has all these things and more.  I love knowing that Liam will have the comfort of his daddy and love and support that a little boy needs. 

I remember that as a little girl and young woman, wanting a husband that would love me unconditionally and take care of me and our future family.  I think now about how God has blessed me with a such a wonderful husband and father to our son. 

I never know what to get John as a gift for Father's Day.  Last year I framed a picture of Liam and John and put it in a daddy frame.  Well, this year I framed a couple more pictures.  You can't go wrong with framed pictures of your baby boy, right?!  John loved it.  Little Liam in daddy's boots. Melts the heart!

Okay...its official...our little boy is growing up.  Liam had his first haircut yesterday.  We didn't get all the way through the haircut because Liam started to get upset.  We got done what was necessary...the bangs, the hair above the ears, the baby curls in back.  Those sweet baby curls. :-) 

Look how long his bangs are.

those cheeks.

 

kisses from daddy.

yes, he eats yogurts melts even when getting his hair cut.

doesn't he look like such a little man here? He's oh so precious.

Liam at 22 Months.

I should really do a better of job of keeping an update on how Liam is doing.  He has really been making progress lately when it comes to walking and making sounds.  Liam is getting brave when we practice his walking.  While outside on the driveway, Liam will stop and let go of my hand and start walking all by himself.  Sometimes it makes me a nervous wreck!  He still has some work to do on his balance so sometimes he looks like the scarecrow from Wizard of Oz walking around.  Liam also needs to work on his falling skills.  Sometimes he wants to go straight back or face plant.  There are the few times that he falls on his bum like he's suppose to.  Boy does he get mad when he falls.  He wants to walk so badly. He just cracks me up.  You can tell he gets nervous because he starts to laugh hard when he lets go of my hand.  I'm so proud of all the progress that he's made just in the last few weeks.  

Liam started with a new Physical Therapist a few weeks ago as well.  We like her a lot and think she'll be good for our little Liam. We are up to one day a week of physical therapy and one day a week for speech.  Liam still sees his occupational therapist two times a month as well.  Liam is a busy boy.  We know he needs all the therapy and that it will pay off.  Come Liam's two year wellness checkup we are getting a prescription for Sure Steps.  The Sure Steps are an ankle brace that allows for more movement through Liam's ankles, feet and toes.  I'm pretty excited about getting those. 

Of course there are still days when I get bummed out that Liam has to go through all this but I look at him and realize what a little blessing he is to us.  He is our angel and is just so precious. His personality changes everyday it seems.  I cannot believe that he is going to be two years old in less than two months.  

Liam's MRI came back.

Yep, Liam's MRI results are in and they are NORMAL!! We are so very excited about this news.  It's a relief to know that our little Liam is just low tone and overtime with therapy he will be just fine.  He will catch up.  We have some options in moving forward such as genetic testing.  We just aren't sure if we need to or want to at this moment.  I'm really not too concerned with any of that.  Just thankful that the MRI came back normal.

Liam watching TV.

sweet liam face.

daddy got a Polaris to help with some yard work and Liam LOVES that thing. 

whenever we walk outside Liam walks us right to the Polaris. 

I think it's a sweet memory maker for daddy and Liam {and mommy}

if it was up to Liam he would never get off. Watch what happens when mommy says, "all done". 

that makes Liam very sad. 

this face just melts our heart. 

more changes.

As I type I am sitting on a little self made sofa on the floor of our apartment.  This self made sofa is made up of 3 blankets and a couple pillows.  Yep, we sold our couch today to a couple people off of Craigslist.  We were hoping to sell it before we moved on Friday.  I guess it worked out well and sold faster than I thought it would.  One less thing for the movers to move.  I can deal with my little floor sofa for the next 5 days.  That couch served us well. It was our first couch in our first home.

Did you catch that??? We are moving into our new home on Friday.  It has been a long 6 and a half months coming.  Mostly because I am not a fan of apartment living.  Plus, I'm just dying to get into our new home.  What a blessing it is to have just a beautiful home.  Cannot wait to fill it with memories of family and friends. Liam is going to just love all the space.  Well, me and John are going to love all the space too!! I'll be sure to post pictures as we fill the house with furniture and our belongings.  :-) Night night.

Some are good and some are...not.

Today was just one of them days.  Me and Liam went to the park today.  Liam loves the swings.  They just make him smile. Going to the park is fun for Liam but for me, sometimes, not so much.  Why you ask....well because there are usually a bunch of other little kiddos that are obviously younger and even the same age as Liam who are able to run around and do things Liam can't.  I guess it just makes me sad that Liam can't run around and play on the other equipment like he should be able to.  Not that Liam knows the difference or anything..but I know.  All of the things that the average kiddo does on a daily basis we have to work hard at. I know we have so much to be thankful for.  Liam is a healthy little boy and very happy.  I know there are so many parents who deal with so much more difficult situations on a daily basis. I still can't help but want my baby to be where he is suppose to be. 

Liam has come so far just in the last few months.  Liam wasn't even crawling when we moved to Texas back in August.  Now he's crawling super fast, pulls up and cruising on the couch or coffee table.  He can even walk for a bit with me holding only one hand.  That is HUGE!! I'm so excited to see where he'll be by his 2nd birthday.  Walking is our goal! 

Liam has a neurologist appointment at the end of this month,  Not sure what will come of it, if anything. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated on the outcome.  If anything, maybe we can get an explanation or a title for why things are the way they are.  Some answers would be nice.

And..that was yesterday! :-)

Today was a new day.  Thank God for another day. A fresh start.  A new outlook on things. Changing moods. :-) Me and Liam had another outing to the park this morning with some other mommies from the area.  It was fun.  We walked around and mostly played on the swings.  Liam LOVES the swings.  I think, if I let him, he would swing all day long.  Of course there was the feelings and thoughts that I wished Liam was running around like the other kiddos but today I just had a better outlook on things.  I know our little man will get it!  In a year or two from now Liam will be unstoppable!

I know that I get down and out sometimes but I reminded myself today that The Lord wouldn't give us anything that we can't handle.  God made me and John strong enough to deal with it and get through it.  I think of other families that deal with so much more..or even worse..lose a little one...how strong they must be. Much stronger than me.

So...I leave you with this sweet little face.  This face is just oh so precious.

Liam doing what he's not suppose to....getting Ally Dog's food.  Ally does not like that.