Silly Sunday

Gracie awoke at 4:45 a.m....I mean 5:45 a.m. CDT! She had a very restful night, one of the best she has had in weeks, perhaps months. She awoke in a happy mood and daddy discovered "The Wiggles" on TV this morning, which was an instant hit for Gracie. She was glued to the TV. She loves anything with music and bright colors. She stood by the TV set and danced.

Daddy had to work all day again, so Gracie and mommy hung out and bonded. Even though she had her moments, we had a great day of fun, smiles, laughter, singing, playing, and reading books. Today's favorite book was "Raindrop Plop". She specifically picked it out, brought it to me, and we read it at least three times.

Gracie's nose was a faucet today. Poor little thing tolerated the nose sucker most of the time, but had strong feelings about it at other times. Her little nose looked like it belonged on Rudolph. Gracie and mommy took an hour and a half nap this morning.

Yesterday after Gracie's bath, she brought her favorite pink duck upstairs with her. She carried that duck around with her all day. Today when I asked her if she wanted to take a bath she got a big smile and went and got her pink duck. Her other big accomplishment today was she pushed her toy bus on the floor as if it was driving around. That is a first for her, she hasn't gotten that concept until today. I'm guessing she sees the kids at daycare pushing the cars around.

Tonight when daddy came home Gracie was giving him kisses. Earlier in the day, I had asked for a kiss and she wouldn't give me one. So when I saw her giving daddy kisses, I said "Gracie Lou" (her nickname...Lou is not really part of her name) "what are you doing giving daddy kisses, mommy wanted one." She knew immediately what I was talking about and got all excited and was laughing and giggling up a storm. It was so cute, she can be such a tease. Incidentally, I did get a kiss after all of that.

Tomorrow we decrease Gracie's Prednisolone to 1.5 ml every other day and it is her last week of Prednisolone. We have our fingers crossed and sending prayers up that we don't see a return of the infantile spasms. If you have any extra prayers, we would appreciate if you would send some up for Gracie.

Have a great week.

Love,
Lisa, Jeff, and Gracie Lou