random update...

Yesterday Owen had physical therapy in the morning with his braces "open" (the top strap undone).  An hour later we took Liam to school.  I usually walk if it's nice.  It's only a few blocks, and it's been super nice here lately. 

well, Owen wanted to walk for some reason, but that takes WAAAY too long so I made him ride in the wagon with Kate and Zane like he usually does.  This was not popular.  I promised he could walk on the way back home AFTER we dropped off Liam on time.  

I thought he'd forget, but NO.  He wanted to jump out as soon as we said goodbye to Liam.  And he didn't want to hold my hand.  "I don- need hep!" 

Can I just tell you, this little stinker walked ALL THE WAY HOME without holding hands, without falling, with his braces open!!!!? (All the while my 4 year old is in the wagon because she is "too tired to walk so far.") 

It was sooo cool.   I know he has done this before with Carrie before, and he's walked with me to the school before too.  He usually wants to hold hands a bit.  But there was just something about how determined he was to do it himself this time. and what a great job he did.  Even with his braces open.  up the sloped sidewalk and driveway. 

I found myself crying at the sight.  He was so happy. 

I'm one proud momma.

just thought I'd share.