13 1/2 months and he is finally almost walking!!! he is up to about 5 steps unassisted and we are so excited!! he needs to be completely walking before he turns 15 months, that therapist said then it will become a real issue. So we are hopeful that sooner than later Zeke will be walking !!!
Another milestone was today we went swimming at the Y. because Bo weighs 40 lbs, it’s hard for me to take him swimming because I had to hold him all of the time. Earlier this week I put a life jacket vest on him and just held his hands and tried to get him to keep himself afloat. Today he wore Caleb’s old shark floatation suit and he did great!! he even “swam” some by himself. In order for me to take all 3 boys swimming this summer I need Bo to be able to hold his own, looks like that might just happen with a little more practice. I had started taking him during the week after my exercise class to practice swimming and it’s paying off. Today he wasnt even scared to get in, usually you have to force him in the water. Today he didnt want to leave!!
My boys are finally advancing and I’m so glad to see them improving in their problem areas. Bo also has started saying 3 phrase sentences, which is a huge improvement for him!!  He and Zeke are starting to go weekly to a class to help with their ability, I think that starts this week.  It’s through the mentally retardation and/or developmentally disability early intervention program.  it’s free and it’s at a local school for disabled children. I dont know what to expect but I’m hoping it helps the boys tremendously to “catch up” on the skills in which they are behind.
once Bo is three, and as long as he is still delaying in at least one area he qualifies for free preschool too. that’s in less than 6 month.  In 3 months(+/-) Caleb turns 6!!! he finishes kindergarten in less than a month!! he’s a great reader now, and asks to read with him, at least when he’s not outside playing busily with his many new friends, everyone loves him!!
I miss the baby days…esp. after looking at old baby pictures today. I told Dean it might be time to start looking into adopting like we had talked about….but I think we probably should wait til Zeke is a little older.  Just so I dont lose my mind!! 😉
hope everyone is having a good weekend!!
Yay Zeke!!!