WALKING (with my walker)!!! Yep, I'm officially a man on the move these days! I have been making really great progress with my walker...and it is so fun! :)
Mom and I are just thrilled! We brought my walker to my PT appointment on Friday to show off my new skill, and my therapists were very impressed.
They couldn't believe my balance, determination and upper body strength. My PT still wants me to focus on cruising furniture (which I do all the time now and love, love, love!) because that makes you work on your balance more. We practice with me going back and forth between two chairs which requires me to "let go" for a moment. I need to learn how to "let go" for longer and longer periods of time. That is the key in learning how to stand and walk independently.
Such exciting adventures await me!
Just today I took my first outdoor walk. We brought my walker to Aunt Eliz and Uncle Jim's house and showed off to them. They loved it! Then we went to see the Beyerlin gang...and boy were they amazed! :) They even brought out a few of the neighbors to show off me and my new skill.
I walked the long sidewalk in front of their house about 4 or 5 times and it is about 70 feet. That's approximately 300 feet I walked in a matter of 20 minutes or so. Pretty impressive, isn't it?
Mom and I walked the hallway at the neurodevelopmental center after my PT appointment on Friday. Great hallway for practicing with my walker!And check out the video! VERY COOL to see me in action...if I do say so myself! :)
17 comments:
Yay Max! You look so confident on the move!
You're getting stronger and stronger!!
And Matchbox cars!! That's fun!
Miss you already, buddy!
Keep up the good work.
Love from your Grammy
Way to go Max!! You are one amazing little guy. I am thrilled for you and your mommy. You go sweetie, there is no stopping you.
Love & Prayers,
Carolyn in WV
Every time I read this blog, Max has learned something new! This little boy is the most amazing child....he is so strong and tough and willing to try! WOWOWOWOWOW!
How thrilling it must be Amy to see your little man WALKING!!!! :)
Hugs
Jaye
Way to go Max! Cameron watched the video with me and thought it was great!
Love,
Rebecca
Cameron and Nathan's mom
WOW!!! Way to go, Max! Crawling, and climbing stairs, and now walking! Your mommy better make sure she has some good tennis shoes to keep up with you now! :-)
You're doing awesome!!
Leslie and Katie
Wow, Max!!! You're learning new tricks so fast these days, we can hardly keep up with you. You totally rock!!! Keep up the good work. All your hard work, and your mommy's, is really showing these days. You guys are amazing!
sweety you made my day..I love this..I can't wait to see you again.
You are one incredible, one mighty, super, precious, adorable little boy. I am not one bit surprised to see you walking with your walker. You are determined and you will go all the way. I just love these videos and watching just how much progress you have made. What a sweet, wonderful little boy you are.
Love,
Diane and Alex
That is awsome Max!!! You sure are a Mighty Max!!!
Hugs,
Crystal and Eva
WOW Max! Before you know it, your mommy will have to keep her running shoes on to keep up with you! Keep up the good work!!
Oh, Maxwell, you are go amazing walking! You have excellent upper body strength getting up too.
I can see that Matchbox cars are a favorite with you. You look so grown up playing with cars and wearing jeans and a plaid shirt.
Your mother has quite a schedule for you and the positive results just keep coming. Wonderful!
Love you,
"Auntie" Mary
Max, you are a speedy little guy! I bet if we raced, you would totally win! ;-)
Rosemary
You continue to astound me, Maxwell. I know your mom is thrilled with your progress!
Love, Jennifer Mock
max ur bwetter than me!!!!!!1 and im 21 lol
Max,
You have been an inspiration from afar for us. Our little boy Burke was also 9 weeks premature and has similar struggles in life. Your strength and determination are encouraging and we pray our little Burke can follow in your footsteps (literally)! Blessings, Chris (Burke's mommy) wwww.burkenelson.blogspot.com
Oh my word! Wow! What a big boy with a huge accomplishment. You are certainly on the move. I am so happy for you and your mommy! You both stay in my thoughts and prayers!
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