Catching up...lots to share!

First off Grandma went in search of shoes (high tops) that were girly, but yet ones I would "not" take off constantly. She finally found them and they are way too cute! I will debut them on Monday as this is my first day of Summer School classes. Yes, I am going to Summer School! We are going to focus on my socialization skills so that I will play more with my peers as opposed to on my own. If daddy & grandma read my schedule correctly, I am going to be having a lot of fun this month. :-)

I am saying a few things as of late; da-da, na-na & goo grl. I am also exercising by stretching my hands above my head then bending over to touch my toes! And best of all I don't lose my balance while touching my toes. Grandma taught me this and it is way too much fun. I do it with Tori, grandma and Mikayla and we all laugh and giggle while doing this. Who ever knew exercising could be so much fun? I sure didn't.

This month I took on a few new chores around the house. I can now toss trash in our trash can when asked to, put my dirty clothes down the laundry shoot and I get to help with dishes too. Of course doing dishes is the MOST fun of all. Water and bubbles.....I love them both! I have to admit while learning the trash and laundry shoot chores I have put a few extra items in both places. But then what did anyone expect? All part of the learning game I say. Daddy finds an occasional toy in the basement laundry basket while sorting laundry to wash and just brings it back to Tori and I laughing and shaking his head at me. Why is it he just knows that I dropped it down the shoot? Better yet how does he and Tori know I threw away my cup or a particular toy? Are they both psychic? Hmmmm....

Learning to potty is not the easiest thing right now. I am much more interested in going outside to play. So interested that I can now open the front storm door and walk out all by myself. This is the one trick my daddy and grandparents ARE NOT overly happy about. But my PT therapist would be thrilled to see me open that door and step down that little step all by myself without assistance. Miss Rita would be grinning if she had seen me in action. It appears this is one milestone my family did not appreciate my mastering. New locks proved that to be true! Ugh!

July is my month to celebrate. First July 4th, then comes my 5th birthday on July 13th, then this is the month of my first year anniversary of being diagnosed as an Angel. It was 1 year ago this month that I was diagnosed with clinical AS. I was not confirmed UBE3a until December of 2007. So I celebrate both months! July is also the month of grandma, Uncle Brian and Aunt Nicki birthday's too! What a month for our family. :-)

Well for now I will let you go. I will fill you in on Summer School and all the fun things I learn soon. I hope you like my shoes. Grandma will let you know if I actually keep them on or not. Me, I will let you know if I find it frustrating that I can no longer take my shoes and socks off in the car or on the school bus. LOL