Happy four-months-old to me!

Folks. Here it is. The big Four!

Admittedly, there's not a whole lot that's new today - the pediatrician and foot-visit are tomorrow and wednesday. I've figured out how to laugh - even though that's not completely new, I haven't told you about it before. When I'm on my stomache, I can pull my legs under me for leverage, so there are hints that I'll be crawling before the normal time.

More later, I just wanted to make sure to say "hi" today.

D.

Back from Kentucky

I'm back. In case you weren't paying close attention, I was in Kentucky visiting family this week. The picture above shows me and my great-grandma, 'Old Granny'. Can you see the outstanding head control? Unfortunately, Mom's camera broke so the only pictures we have so far are from the video camera (and none of those are all that great). Mom bought a one-time camera, so maybe there will be some shots that show the rest of the great-aunts and uncle when it gets developed.

I did just fine on the plane both ways, and was just a little fussy after all of the car rides. I really enjoyed meeting everyone. I brought out my best smiles and everyone just adored me. They tried to convince Mommy to leave me with them, but she said no way! Old Granny and I had fun playing together. She would hold out a toy, I would grab it with one hand, start to grab it with the other, but, then I would drop the toy when my hands met because holding my own hands is more fun than holding the toy.

I have outgrown a whole bunch of clothes, so you'll start seeing some new outfits. As for new skills - well, there aren't any that are truly "new" this week, but I'm reaching for more things when I want them, holding myself straight when I sit up, sitting up on my own for about 0.001 second before my big head pulls me down, and starting to shriek just a little.

That's it for now. Next week we schedule surgery (I think) and I have my 4-month appointment at the pediatrician.

Love, D.

9 days? What's up with that?

Hi everyone. Sorry about the delayed post. I could make excuses about my busy schedule, but that's all it would be - excuses. So let's get on with some news.

First of all - there are new photos at Imagestation. You know the drill - click on the link on the side, etc. Procrastination around trying to write clever commentary is probably the main reason it's been 9 days.

I was supposed to get a new cast on Tuesday of this week, but my foot was doing so well with the stretching that Dr. Dennis gave me another week off. Probably get a new one on Monday, then surgery soon after that.

I now hold my head straight in line with my body when I'm pulled up, I stick out my tongue and I talk a LOT. Rolling over is still reserved for when I feel like it. As you can see above, I can sit propped up much better than before.

Next week I'm going to Kentucky to meet mom's extended family. Should be fun.

Until next time, D.

Rolling, rolling, rolling...

Hey guys!

There is all sorts of fun going on around here. Among other things, we now have photographic evidence of me rollling over. Yes, I know that I promised this a long time ago, but the previous comments on me being cute on command still apply.

As usual - click on the picture or click here in order to see the movie.

The sore spot on my leg is healing up nicely, so when I go back on tuesday for my next cast, I should be ready. Not too much else to tell you, really. Hope everyone is having a good week.

Love, D.

100 days and counting...

Hi folks!

As milestones go, I feel that the 100th birthday doesn't get enough respect. Hey, it's a nice, round number, and we ought to celebrate. Woo Hoo!

I've discovered how to shriek just for the heck of it. You can tell the difference between a shriek and a cry because I have a big smile on my face for one of them. Still, it sounds like someone is torturing me, so this is a great way to get mom's attention.

We actually had a cold day here last week, so I got to wear the outfit from Farmor when I was out and about. Too warm otherwise, but it kept me toasty warm.

I hate to admit this, but I think I'm going bald... I looked at my newborn picture and compared it to now, and I have to say that I think I'm definitely thinning out. Oh well - I suppose it'll grow back.

We went to the zoo yesterday, and boy were there a lot of things to look at there! Wore me out, it did. My favorite thing was to look at the other people - didn't really notice the animals.

That's about it for now. No new skills to boast of, though I will sometimes support most of my weight on my legs...

Until next time, D.

Today, we're going to talk about feet

Danielites!

Today, the topic is feet. Yes, we went to Children's hospital today, for the long-awaited x-rays. More on that later.

First, you need to admire these -> real beauties, aren't they? I have a bit of a rash on the back of my knee from the last cast, but other than that, I look and feel great. Does anyone even remember how this foot looked originally? Not like this, that's for sure!


I was feeling pretty good about our progress as we headed of to see Dennis and Paul and the crazy radiologist today. I was really good on the x-ray machine and only cried a little!

Take a look at this one from the top. The red line shows where my toes used to point, while the green one shows where they point now. That's 100% corrected, that is. Woo Hoo!

Now, the for the lateral shot:

The area to focus on is inside that blue rectangle. There's a bone in there, and you can kind of see that it's tilted down.

The red line is how it used to be.

The yellow line shows how it is today, and the green one shows where it needs to be.

So I'm not done (boo). Here's what we think is going to happen.

1. I get 2 weeks off for the skin on my leg to rest
2. Then I get another cast for 2 weeks
3. At the beginning of September, I have some surgery to lengthen my achilles tendon. That will let that bone go down to where it needs to be.
4. More casts - probably 3 casts for 3 weeks each.
5. I run the marathon.

That last part isn't on Dr. Dennis' schedule, but it ought to be. According to him, I'm doing really well, and things are progressing as he thought they would, but I won't be done until I'm almost 7 months old. Now, that's a bummer!

That concludes the foot update. More news later.

Love, D.