Day 4: A Weird Hobby or Collection

I knew that I would eventually get stumped on one of these posts.....I just didn't expect that it would be so soon.  So here is my dilemma...you see....I am not the type of person who likes to collect or save things.  You know the saying, "less is more".....well I'm a believer.  If you were to ask Scott(the saver of EVERYTHING), he would say that I am a "throw-a way-er"......I beg to differ.....I like to think of myself as a DONATOR!!!!  I am forever packing up my truck with "things" and donating them to those in need.  If it's in my house, and it is not being used....IT.HAS.TO.GO!!!!  I'm not a knick-knack kinda girl!!  lol  So this post is definitely a challenge!!

However, I do love to read books....and I have many of them......but I wouldn't quite say that I have a book collection.  So, I guess the closest I do get to "collecting" would probably be the boys art work.  Even if it is a piece of paper with a scribble on it.  You would be amazed at what you can see through those scribbles.  Each art project is like a masterpiece.  You can't get rid of the first, well, because it's the first.  It sort of just snowballs after that.....the excuses reasons for keeping them are endless!!    I have an art box for each of the boys that is stored away with their memory boxes.  Unfortunately, I do not have a picture to show : (

But I will end this post with a picture......the inspiration behind this blog......you see, 2 days ago something significant happened.........I typed my 100th post!!!!  YAY!!

Now that's something to celebrate!!!

Day 4: (31 for 21)

Occupational therapy is an important part of Early Intervention programs for children with Down syndrome.  Low muscle tone and loose ligaments at the joints associated with Down syndrome are real challenges to early motor development.  With the help of an OT (occupational therapist), a child with Ds can get the help they need to meet those challenges.  Occupational therapists and physical therapists work very closely in helping children with Ds to develop gross motor milestones (eg:   sitting, crawling, standing & walking).  An OT will also work with a child at this stage to promote arm and hand movements that will help lay the foundation for later developing fine motor skills.

At 19 months old, Landon receives 2 OT sessions a week, one hour each.  With much hard work on Landon's part and help from his OT, Landon is making great strides in reaching his goals/milestones.  For those of you who are not familiar with OT, here are some pics to get an idea of what goes on during these sessions.