Big Day of Firsts

Yesterday we took the kids for the first time to our town's fake beach (since it is really a small pond). They both were really good and ran around playing with everything. Sofia was way more adventurous than Daniel in the water, although he did fine too until he he fell in accidentally. We then followed it up with upstairs bathtime for both (a first for Daniel). And since things have healed up Sofia is now backpack free during the days once again. She'll still get J-tube feeds continuously at night but we are starting the process of getting her to start to swallow soft foods again, starting in 2 weeks or so, which is the next big trip/milestone for her repair.

Scope

We just spoke with the doctors and it looks like Sofia's repair is holding well and he didn't have to do any dilation. On our next trip in 2 weeks he will try swallowing with her.

Flower girl in action

From my cousin's wedding yesterday. 

Sofia was really well behaved all day yesterday but Daniel ran around everywhere.  Still they were overall pretty kid and we stayed in a hotel for the first time ever with the family.

Cool new fashion accessory

Sofia has a new vest to help her move mucous now that she doesn't have a trach.  It vibrates very quickly so she needs to get used to the sensation.

Fashion Show

The kids are styling some new clothes from their summer collection.

Big Boy Bed

Not to be outdone by his sister, Daniel slept for the first time yesterday in his big boy bed. We picked up a set of used bunk beds and setup just the bottom of it for him over the weekend. Here he is posing for his new sleepwear collection.

Big girl bath

Here is Sofia taking a bath in the big tub upstairs!

Big Girl Bed (and Room!)

Big day yesterday as Sofia finally moved into her own room across the hall from Daniel. Sofia has been downstairs for years so that there is better access for emergencies and for all of her visitors but now that her trach is gone we felt the time is right. Plus she did very well in a big bed at the hospital. She loves how pink her room is! Yesterday, she took her nap fine but had some trouble going to bed last night. She also needs to adjust to using the upstairs potty.

Hopefully she'll be good tonight.