Joshua's on the Move

Joshua just recently learned how to scoot forward on his bottom. He is still not strong enough to crawl, stand, or walk but he has sure learned to get around the house by scooting. He is terrorizing the dogs, has learned to bang the entertainment center drawers open and closed, has figured out how to pound on the bottom drawer of the oven to make loud noises, and the cutest, yet scariest, is that he has discovered the dogs’ water bowl. If he is left alone for even a minute he will throw his toys in the water bowl or dump it on the floor because he loves to splash in the water.

He recently went on a three week food strike where most days he will only eat oatmeal mixed with Pediasure. All other food he spits out. We are working with the doctor to determine if this is a behavioral issue or if he is actually having intestinal issues.

My breathing continues to worsen and I started to have a hard time driving my wheelchair on my own, but other than that I’m doing good. The wheel chair company came out this week and made adjustments to raise the arm on my chair so I now have a little better control of my driving. But everyone still needs to watch their toes when I go in reverse or turn to the right. I received a new sip and puff that actually works and is much more functional than the one they gave me before. It provides me with relief for my shortness of breath. The best thing about it is the fact that it is portable and can hang from the back of my chair. AND, it has six hour battery so it makes getting out of the house a little easier. A couple weeks ago, we took it to the Brad Paisley concert. The great news was I didn't need to use it at all but it was a huge relief knowing it was there if I needed it. The concert was great!!

Tana is enjoying fall break with Julie and family in Minnesota. I am sure she is having a great time.