Saturday - Time with Mom & Dad

Gracie did listen to me last night and slept in until 7:00 a.m. That felt like a little piece of heaven down here on earth. She awoke in a good mood and we just snuggled and "talked" in bed for awhile. When it was time to take our meds, we decided it would be great fun again to hold them in our mouth and not swallow them. It took us a good hour to get them all down and I'm not sure they all made it. I don't think it is a problem with the meds, I'm beginning to think she just thinks it's cool that she can do this. Mommy does not think it is cool. The evening meds are no problem at all, she eats them right down. I think it might have something to do with the fact that she is two.

We wanted to accomplish some errands this morning, but by the time we got all showered and bathed, Gracie was in a very "needy" mood. So we sent daddy out on some errands and Gracie and I stayed home for some snuggle time. We read some books and I just held her for awhile. She ate a pretty good lunch and really tried hard to use her fork and spoon with help. After lunch she fell off a kitchen chair and the chair came tumbling on top of her. That one caused some tears. I'm not sure if it hurt or it just scared her. Perhaps a little of both.

After lunch Gracie took a two hour nap and then we headed to the mall. She decided she really didn't want to ride in her wheelchair for long, she wanted to be held. Then she decided walking would be fun. She had a hey day in Barnes and Noble. Books are one of her most favorite things. I told her that daddy would buy her one. It was so hard to decide which one. She finally settled on a Mickey Mouse Playhouse book. Mommy snuck in a favorite of hers too..."Green Eggs and Ham". Then Jeff came across this really awesome book called "It's Okay to be Different". This was a perfect book with a great message.

Gracie was in a great mood all night long. She serenaded us with piano music and was a good girl. It took her a little while to fall asleep. She just couldn't settle down as hard as she tried. She is now sleeping, but is still restless.

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour tonight....with the exception of honorary uncle Arlan, you can keep yours at the same time! :)

Love,
Lisa, Jeff, and Gracie