No progress was made on construction today because of super high winds. It was actually an otherwise beautiful day but gusts of 50-60mph don’t help hang tar paper.
We spent as much time as we could outside before the winds picked up.
Brendan discovered that he has control over his voice, he doesn’t just make sounds accidentally like giggles when tickled. Once he knew how to do it, he wouldn’t stop! He has a nice little song to share.
He knows that the PMV is for his voice, and sometimes he pushes it to “make it work”
Trevor is still DETERMINED to get that PMV and today was the day that we have been waiting for. Trevor pulled Brendan’s trach tube out.
Funny thing is, at first I didn’t notice. Brendan was sitting by the back door just doing his little singing noise. Trevor was walking around the room. Then I noticed that Trevor had the PMV in his hand and immediately knew what happened. Brendan couldn’t be singing without the valve otherwise! Brendan didn’t even cry and I was able to pop the tube right back in to place. I am sure this won’t be the last time that one of them pulls it out, but it is good to know how well he handles it!
Trevor is up to the usual antics. He will use anything to elevate himself.
His favorite thing today was the oxygen tank cart he found in the office. He pushed and pulled it all over the house. I would just crack up watching him go past the gate over and over.
Then he was giving rides to his buddy the Lorax
Brendan needs a new exit strategy. Whether he is on your lap or the couch or his chair, his plan is just dive head first!
Trevor spotted a lizard on the kitchen window today. He has good eyes!
Before bed tonight, Brendan wanted to read a book for Kieran.
Brendan wore his PMV for 8hrs today with a 2hr nap/break in the middle. I think all the talking all day long might have made his throat a little sore. He was very tired and kind of cranky during bath time. He has a big day tomorrow with therapy so we will ease up on him!
Tomorrow, Gramma is having knee surgery. We will be thinking about her all day and waiting to hear that everything went smoothly.
I LOVE Brendan’s “singing”! It is so cute the way he has discovered his voice and now he doesn’t mind his PMV. He might talk more than Trevor soon! Trevor’s babbling is so funny, I wish I knew what he is saying!
I love all of Trevor’s antics! He is always so busy. It’s cute the way he throws everything out of baby jail. Walking around with the oxygen tank cart is pretty funny, too.
It must have been pretty scary when Brendan’s trach tube came out! I’m glad it was easy to get it back in place.
Give Brendan and Trevor extra hugs and kisses from me.
The new office is looking good already! 🙂
Lots of love to all,
Gramma xxxx
So cute to watch their antics! Brendan will be talking before you know it and giving Trevor some competition. Thanks again for sharing your blog; it is so much fun to watch them grow. Best wishes for successful surgery/recovery for Gramma!
Kieran loved his story from Li’l B! We all love hearing his voice. Trevor has serious climbing skills!
What a joy to hear Brendan’s song and see how big they’re getting!
Brendan s singing is so cute, he really seems to be singing a real song and when he was readind he is so serious. Trevor just keeps plugging along and his time with the oxygen cart is funny. Prayers for your mom and her hnee surgery, keep us posted on her recovery.
Wow! What amazing strides Brendan is making with his trach! He is wearing his PMV for huge stretches, his brother can attempt a “twin style un-tubing” and Brendan just kept singing away! It is exciting to think about where he might be when we visit this summer. Trevor – that is some serious naughtiness I see there. Poor train! Stepped on and then ejected from the park.