Change

I know its been a while since I have updated, and really it's due to the fact that I am...lazy. Well, in respect to blogging I have been down right lazy. Usually when I get a free moment the last thing I want to do is reflect on the moments prior... anyways... I can't believe how fast this summer is FLYING by! It really needs to STOP! Okay, well at least it needs to slow down a little.

This is a week full of changes! First off, Jackson's Hippotherapy was approved by insurance which is a HUGE deal! He already gets Physical Therapy through First Steps, and we were asking for a second Physical Therapy session per week in Hippotherapy and coverage on 2 PT sessions per week is almost unheard of the the insurance world. But we count each blessing and look at it as an opportunity to really focus on Jackson's gross motor skills and tune them up as much as possible before starting school in October. 

Second Big change... Jackson is now sleeping in a toddler bed! This has not been something that we  really considered because he is getting a "Sleep Safe" bed in August...but we wanted to give him the opportunity to show us that he could sleep in a "big boy" bed without any issues, and we will continue to watch for any unsafe behaviors. His crib is set up in the office for now, just in case we encounter falls, or midnight escapes. The first night went better than expected. No tears, no tantrums, he went right to sleep, and I even had to wake him the next morning for therapy. Then...get this...he took a nap! This kid rarely takes naps, but after getting a little cranky I took him to his room and asked if he wanted to nap in his big boy bed, and he shook his head yes. Again no complaining...just sleeping! Have I mentioned how blessed I am with this kid!?

First night in his new bed!

And finally... Jackson's new wheelchair is IN! But we don't actually HAVE it yet. The hospital called to tell us all of the parts had arrived, and we should hear something from them this week in regards to picking it up. This is also a HUGE deal for Jackson. His current chair has taught him how to maneuver and propel the chair very well, but it is a heavy wheelchair -weighing in at around 45 pounds- and it was not custom fitted for him. His new chair will be around 15 pounds, larger wheels, and fitted just for him with special cushions and frame adjustments. This all comes just in time for school. It's a time for a lot of changes in this little man's life, and he is accepting all of them with a great attitude.