Gideon is so big.
I’m not talking about his cheeks and thighs, although I think we can all agree, those are big. What I am referring to are his accomplishments. This past week Gideon has been doing some big stuff. Some mighty warrior stuff… in my book at least.
Click on Big Boy to watch.
Did you laugh? It’s okay if you did, we were cracking up long after the recording stopped. Nothing is more precious when babies first learn to sit up and then after a few seconds, they topple. I love it!!
I know you want to watch it again…go ahead… I’ll wait.
Gideon is 9 months old and just now accomplishing something his sister mastered before she was 6 months old. Not meaning to compare my children, just stating the fact. What I wish I had on video is the next time he did this during his physical therapy session. My little man sat on his own (wobbled back and forth and held it!) for 45 seconds…on the hard wood floor!! Obviously we caught him when he finally toppled over!
On top of sitting up for longer periods of time, he’s also holding his head up a little longer when placed on his stomach. He would not do it for the physical therapist this past week. But he did it for the vision teacher…she had a vibrating toy on his back for a little extra motivation. Creative!!
His vision teacher also brought something called a “Little Room” which is made especially for kiddos like Gideon. Very appealing to the senses he has, and he LOVES it!
The other thing we are celebrating is the fact that he now eats three meals a day. It’s still just the pureed first foods (and it still takes an hour sometimes), but this is HUGE…for two reasons. One- my milk supply is getting low (yes, I’m crazy and still nursing). And Two- I was worried that if he didn’t learn to eat solids, then we would be looking at a feeding tube in the near future.
Now don’t let that face below fool you… He really loves solid food! Especially when I make it fresh. (Which does not happen every day.) Thank God for Gerber…and all the other brands out there.
These things may not sound that significant, but to us they are cause for a big celebration. It is interesting to me what we take for granted. I rejoiced every time Laynie met her milestones, but it did not affect me this much until Gideon came along. I guess because I have been told “he won’t“…I appreciate it more when he does.
My little boy and my little girl are teaching me everyday. I’m learning to appreciate and truly soak up every moment.
It may seem small and insignificant, but all these moments are big. Time with those we love is big. Every moment we are given is cause for celebration.
I hope you’ll take time to celebrate every milestone and every moment in your life. Even if it seems small, what you have today is big. Don’t let another day go by without realizing it.
SAM LOVE THIS BLOG,THANK YOU FOR THE TIME I SPENT WITH YOU’SE!!!THEY ARE VERY SWEET GRANDBABYS!!ALSO LOVE THE PROGRESS GIDEON IS MAKING.SEE YOU’SE SOON.LOVE YA’LL!
Thank YOU for spending time with us so I could rest and grocery shop!! I love you too and can’t wait to see you guys again soon!!
His middle name should have been “GOLIATH” because he is a giant of a little man in all his accomplishments. . He realizes how excited you get when he goes “above and beyond” expectations and he strives to keep you all happy and proud. With God ALL things are possible and he surely has GOD on his side. You go Gideon..you CAN and you WILL live up to your name because you have the largest support team cheering you on. WE all love you !!!!
Thanks Donna! I appreciate your sweet words!! Love you guys and thanks for the support, love and prayers!!
Sam, Doug and I pray for you and your family. I know you are so proud every little thing that Gideon has accomplished as well you should be. You have two beautiful children and they are lucky to be blessed with the family God gave them as well as your family are to have those two special babies in your
lives. Praying for you guys. Hope we get to see more of Gideon!!
Thanks Deb!! We are so blessed to have the love and support of so many. Truly the Lord has been good!! We appreciate all your prayers and love!! Thanks again!!
Grats little guy…keep the surprises coming…ur special so show them just how special u are going to be
Thanks Aunt Paula. Love you!!
YAY GIDEON! 🙂 He is so darn cute! Celebrate every single milestone, big and small! Our kiddos (typical and special needs) work so darn hard at everything they accomplish it’s only just to celebrate them! Joseph is 2 1/2 and still prefers puree! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had minor breakdowns over still being in the baby food aisle buying puree :/ so when he is feeling like the superman he is and eating cheerios like he did on the way to grandmas yesterday I can’t help but be in awe of his ability. He is also taking more steps these days and I still watch with a huge lump in my throat as he walks clear across the living room. He gets therapy 3-4 times a week, he works so hard, and it’s so wonderful to see him accomplish these things. 🙂 Thanks as always for sharing sweet Gideon with us. Many blessings! p.s. that Little Room looks so awesome!! Can you elaborate more on that? I know a friend that may like to make that for her son who is blind.
Thanks Genevie! And way to go Joseph!!! Our little guys are doing big things indeed!!! 🙂 We just got the little room last Friday so Im not sure how to explain it. From what I understand, it gives children with Vision amd hearing impairments something to focus on and listen too that is cause and effect related. Since they cannot see or hear well, the little room makes sure that when the child moves, something happens. So the goal is for the child to reslize they can make something happen (sound or light) when they move. It causes them to explore their environment. Here are some links to the little room and other resources for vision and hearing impaired children that our vision therapist gave us.
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Lilli+Nielsen+Little+Room&view=detail&mid=E5D202166E92315BBBCCE5D202166E92315BBBCC&first=0&FORM=LKVR2#view=detail&mid=E5D202166E92315BBBCCE5D202166E92315BBBCC
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Lilli+Nielsen+Little+Room&view=detail&mid=E5D202166E92315BBBCCE5D202166E92315BBBCC&first=0&FORM=LKVR2#view=detail&mid=B8BD524089A1524EA535B8BD524089A1524EA535
http://www.wonderbaby.org/articles/make-your-own-sensory-play-area
http://www.tsbvi.edu/component/content/article/1731-some-thoughts-on-what-makes-qlittle-roomsq-good-learning-environments
http://www.tsbvi.edu/seehear/winter04/active.htm
http://www.tsbvi.edu/component/content/article/136-intervention/3415-active-learning-resources
http://www.tsbvi.edu/instructional-resources/1707-teaching-students-with-visual-and-multiple-impairments
http://www.tsbvi.edu/therapy/theoretical.htm#jan Deaf Blindness
Hope those are useful to your friend.
how great!! I will look into these and pass them along! Thanks so much!!
You’re welcome! 🙂