Another big week

It seems like we have hit a lot of milestones/big events over the last few months and this week is no different.

Aiden spent the last week in NC with Alison's Brother, Brian and his wife, Amy. This is the longest he's been away from us and we were a bit nervous. We thought he would become homesick at some point, man was I wrong!

He was gone for 6 sleeps and Alison really missed reading to him and tucking him in, but he had such a blast that he forgot his routine. We did FaceTime ever night.

Aiden was kept very busy this week. His Aunt and Uncle had a full agenda even though it was as hot as the sun down there- lol. They hit an indoor water park, went bowling, miniature golf, go- karting, a children's museum, and the local skyzone. So there was no shortage of fun!

They also had some quality time at home, hanging out and a lot of Wii playing

He also had a playmate for a few days! Amy 's 10 yr old nephew was visiting at the end of the week and they played and got along great!!

It was truly a great vacation for him and he had a blast and loved every second of it...I think his Aunt and Uncle did too!! He misses them already and planning his next trip!

Then JP got his cast off this week and is in his new AFO. He's doing great and walking and climbing already, making Mommy nervous already-lol

JP never ceases to amaze us. He's always bouncing back and not letting anything hold him down.

We are so excited to see his leg closer to even. It's been a rough couple years and I kneo there are more ahead in the future, but to see how far he has come already keeps us in awe.

He has shown us how to dance through the rain!

This journey is coming to an end

The Another week of big things happening here.

First is Aiden. He wrapped up his last week of kindergarten this week with a school and a class picnic, an end of year presentation, and the last day of school.

I think I was more emotional about him finishing  kindergarten then starting. It was just another realization that my first born is growing up. He had a great year and did so well! He absolutely loves school and made some great friends, but also had an amazing teacher too!

On Tuesday, they had an end of the year presentation for the parents, in which they sang songs about all they have learned and encountered this year. It was followed by a presentation about their experience the last 9 months.

Needless to say, this kid's journey of being small is ending, but he's on to bigger and better things!! Can't wait to see what first grade holds for him!

And JP, he's wrapping up the end of his first lengthening process. He is in his 2nd cast (this time Batman theme and big thanks to the staff of DuPont for delivering!!). He has this one for two more weeks and then we are done! Well with this part of our journey :)

JP has a removal cast right now. It's basically a hard cast  that they cut down the sides (as if they were taking it off) and added some straps. We can only take it off during bath, but it's going well and JP hasn't realize that this can come off besides bath, thank goodness!

He has done so well throughout this journey and has amazed me every step of the way, even during the hard times. He'll soon be back to life as "normal" as he knows it. He'll have an AFO again,  go back to PT only a few times a week, and orthopedic visits every few months. While we know another (minor) surgery isn't to far off, were going to enjoy our down time after the last 6 mos! As well as a leg 4 cm longer!!

We will also be preparing him for preschool!!  Can't believe he'll be going off to school in Sept!! Hope they're ready...