So much for snappy dinosaur.

Zack had a brilliant birthday. He loved the Blue Planet Aquarium. Loved watching all the fish and the shark tunnel. He even picked himself a present from the gift shop. What did he go for you may ask, some fish related product. Nope. A dinosaur that snaps it's mouth open and shut. 


Of all his presents this was his favourite. He loved lying on his back and trying to whack it when you snap it's mouth. It lasted for about three hours of playtime, then it broke. So much for snappy dinosaur.


After the Blue Planet he went to see Nanny/Grandad Price and got even more presents. Yet again he has been spoilt and thank you to everyone for his cards and gifts.


The day finished off with his birthday cake, bathtime, tea and straight to bed. No problem getting him off to sleep that night he was whacked out. 


Here's some pictures of his day.

Big boy two today.

I don't know what they have spotted.

What on earth are they so terrified of?

Cake time

Happy 2nd Birthday

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy.

Happy 2nd Birthday to my handsome, fabulous, clever, wonderful little boy.

I hope you enjoy your special day.

Love Mummy.

XXXXXXXXX

Montage

Zack will be two on Sunday. Here is a little montage I have made to celebrate his second year. Again, I am amazed at just how far he has come, how much he does in his life and how much joy he gives to everyone. You are an amazing little boy.

Muchos Fun

He now knows the word clap

Zack's got a new game. Clapping. Well, getting me to clap for him. 


It started as a slight distraction whilst he was sat in his sunbeam chair. I clapped in front of him and all of sudden he lifted his arms up really straight so he could feel by hands between his and then when I clapped his arms moved two.


This resulted in a very excited smile and tongue stick out combination, along with nearly lifting himself out of the chair. 


He now knows the word clap and if I put my hand out flat and clap once or twice he puts his hand in ready for furious clapping. 


He's still not bored of it. Funny how he can pick things up very quickly. Think I might see what else I can teach him whilst he is sat in his chair. 

Thank God they are usually only every 6 - 9 months.

Well it seems I may be wrong about the O.T service. Following on from my meeting I get a phone call two days later from a different O.T saying that she would like to meet Zack for an assessment as it seems there are areas in which they may be able to help and advise me. 


Hmmmmmm and what areas do they think he needs help with I ask. Well, sensory, but he doesn't have any sensory aversions? No, but we can offer you some advice on mobility and using his sensory skills to develop his play etc. Okay then, I am not going to knock back help that's on offer so next week we go for an assessment, this should be interesting, will ask about the toilet training again....that's bound to get a raised eyebrow or two.


Had a depressing development consultancy appointment the other day. I hate these stupid review meetings with doctors they are always so negative. It consists of being asked lots of questions, making sure we are seeing the right people and then reminding me of the types of disability Zack has and not really making a big noise about what he IS doing. Thank God they are usually only every 6 - 9 months.  The physio was there too, again none too positive. Even though the other week she was saying how much straighter his back was, how his hips were looser and how he was showing a lot more interest in his toys. She suggested we now focus on his communication skills rather than getting him to move about as it is likely that he is going to have limited movement. Well maybe he will, then again maybe he might just change and suddenly move a lot more. He is now rolling from back to side which he could never do and starting to try and pull himself up. The thing is the determination is there inside of him, he wants to do these things he just finds it hard to control his body. 


As Dan reminded me their opinions are not that important because we know the steps forward he's taken and to us they are huge. 


On a positive note I managed to cancel two appointments this week thanks to that one meeting. Leaving me more time for fun with the Pants.