Grace and Dad Friday

Hello, and happy Friday to you. Grace was lucky enough (or fated) to spend the evening with dad tonite. Lisa had to do some shopping right after work, so I picked her up from daycare and then she and I spent the early evening hours together.

Everything started out great. On the ride home from daycare, I looked in the back seat and saw that Grace had taken off her mittens and hat. "Gracie, where is your hat?" I asked. She got a big smile and immediately pointed to the floor, exactly where her hat was. This is quite a milestone for us. Mostly because Grace doesn't really like to point on command - and second because she just knows what will make dad laugh. She loves to play tricks on dad, and tonite was no exception. She just loved making it difficult for me to get her out of her car seat. Yes, she does it on purpose, for the sole reason of being funny.

The first hour at home was good, until Gracie decided that mommy should be here too. It then became our mission to call out to mom (who was a few miles away), until she got here. We were a happy girl when mommy finally arrived home. We went on the usual family walks, had back-rides, and the usual smiles and songs.

Since upping Gracie's meds a few days ago. We have noticed how much more vocal she has become. The house is filled with constant chatter (by someone other than me). She is also much more aware of things - she is starting to do the signs on her Sign Language videos before each particular sign is announced - meaning, not only does she know what the sign for cat, dog, horse, etc is - but she knows when it comes on the program. Woo Hoo -this is a big leap forward for her, I do believe.

Anyway - I must be off to bed (where everyone else already is).

Have a great weekend.

Jeff, Lisa, and Gracie