Bell’s Week

Things are going pretty well. She continues to have these random periods of tachycardia and irritability. But other than that, she is doing great!

She adores Music Therapy – tons of pictures, how do I choose which to include – she is so cute!

OT – working sensory. After thirty minutes, she actually touched the paint!!

Playing around before bed

Saturday the girls went for a bike ride and came home with some friends. I love that the first thing they do is introduce their friends to Bella and Joy. And I love that their friends play with my babies!

Jessi teaching her friend how to sign “apple.” Playing outside

Bell’s Week

Music Therapy – Bella loves it!  She loves the instruments!

PT – she still hasn’t been feeling well.  So we kept it low key.  Lots of stretching for that stubborn patella that doesn’t want to be in the right place!  Yes, it left bruises, BUT she was able to fully extend that leg with it in place!

Group therapy with Joy -  Joy is a good model for finger-painting!  Fun for Joy.  Too gross for Bella! 

After Jessi’s 5th Grade Concert, she gave Bella and the nurse a concert.  Bella being pushed around for her stander time – more fun that way!

Outside play – Bella LOVES to be outside.  She begs all day.  She throws huge three year old fits when she comes in.

Playing with Joy – she loves this toy.  I wish it didn’t eat up batteries so fast!

2012 Begins

Bella has a virus, and thankfully, it’s not RSV!  Being viral in nature, she just has to get through it.  No new meds, just lots and lots of PRNs. 

We had no nurse for five days straight.  Five days with a sick (and grumpy) Bella.  Lots and lots of holding, reading, and Signing Time!  Grateful for big sister!

Looking so big these days!                   

OT is working on Play-Doh. Bella’s got a little sensory issue there. Thankfully OT makes it fun!

The Rest of 2011

Bella has spent the rest of 2011 being the most spoiled three year old around!

Just call her the pretzel!

Watching too much TV, swinging when she is clear enough

And crashing in the living room!

We’ve had lots of call outs – tis the season.  The good thing about that is lots of good, quality family time!

Bell – you had an awesome 2011!  I am so proud of you!  Here’s to a fabulous 2012!

Christmas

We tried a new hair style for the family Christmas Eve party.  (thanks Cammie)

She was able to stay with us for the whole party – I was so surprised.  During our family’s dress rehearsal (haha), we were all laughing so loud that she started to cry and I had to take her to her room.  But she did fine for the party when everyone was there.  So grateful!  She has come so far!

 

 

Christmas morning!

Merry Christmas Bella!  We love you so!