A Day With Daddy

Gracie awoke in very good mood again today. She spent all morning and early afternoon with daddy while mommy was at her hair appointment and did some other errands. Gracie had fewer spasms this morning, but the numbers increased this afternoon and evening. Gracie's balance and strength continue to show regression, although her determination is as strong as ever.

It was in the high 30's today so that warranted a stroller ride. We put Gracie in her snowsuit and went for a walk. She loved every minute of it. There were places where the snow wasn't removed from the sidewalks which made a bumpy ride. From the look on her face and the squeals of delight, the bumpier the ride, the better she liked it. Gracie and daddy went running down a hill, with daddy pushing the stroller and making a crazy sound. Gracie was smiles from ear to ear. We also put her snow boots on for the first time and let her experience walking in the snow. The look on her face told us she just wasn't sure about this...then it turned to a look of not liking it at all. She finally had a few smiles as we coaxed her through the snow. She was happy when she got to the cleaned off sidewalk and driveway though. She looked so cute trying to figure out how to get her feet to move those big old boots. Amazing how fresh air can do so much for one's attitude and spirit. I think a day with daddy was pretty therapeutic too.

Love,
Lisa, Jeff, and Gracie