Gracie had a good night, but woke up too early and boy was she grumpy and had a little too much attitude. She had gotten out of bed herself, which is never a good scenario in the morning. This makes her unhappy. I usually like to go lay by her and snuggle...it puts her in a much better mood. However, when we headed to the car her mood lightened.
Gracie had a good day at daycare and got to play outside. Jeff picked her up about 3:30 p.m. and headed to the clinic for Occupational Therapy. I met them in the lobby and I could tell immediately that Gracie was in a great mood. Usually I dread OT days as Gracie is very strong-willed and uncooperative. Her therapist is great, but Gracie is challenging. Today she was cooperative and helpful and followed simple directions. She didn't always love it, but she tolerated it. Gracie loved going down the slide...Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Gracie went home with daddy while I ran to the store. When I got home they were playing outside and Gracie was in the best mood. For the first time ever, I let her sit in the front seat of my car and pretend to drive. It was so cute...she was making "vvvvvrooooom" noises and then "beep, beep". She was in her glory. We all played outside for awhile. We are finding that one of the things that makes Gracie most happy is having BOTH mommy and daddy in the same room with her. She loves to take walks and hold both of our hands. It's like she realizes that makes her family complete.
Our OT suggested a basketball hoop to work on targeted purposeful release with Gracie. So I went out and bought a toddler sized one. Gracie loved the ball, but really didn't want to dunk it. Our neighbor boys came over and showed her how it works, I thought with Owen and Jack doing it, it might peak Gracie's interest. She seemed interested for a bit and then not. Hopefully it will become more fun for her.
Gracie fell right to sleep at 8:00 p.m. and is sleeping peacefully.
Love,
Lisa, Jeff, and Gracie
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