Saturday, November 12, 2011

A Grace Turnover

Months ago, Darren posted that Grace had rolled over for the first time here. And he continues to stand by this statement, despite the fact that Grace has not demonstrated said rolling for months since. Maybe it was a fluke. A perfect combination of muscles moving at the same time that caused her to turn over. Or, perhaps it never happened. (YES IT DID - Darren shouts from the other room) It will be a subject of debate for years to come.

But Grace is now officially learning the art of the roll. It started with the fact that she doesn't love the idea of laying on her belly. While her tolerance is improving, she's most content in adhering to the motto embroidered on her sleep sacks that "Back Is Best".



So we usually have to roll her on her tum tum and then she can maneuver her way to her back again. It started as an accidental occurrence and looked more like a flop than a roll (complete with the thud). Today, however, she started making a deliberate choice to roll onto her back, and it's become much smoother. The PT in me would like to see more extension, but the mama in me couldn't be prouder of her newest skill.

9 comments:

  1. Love, love, love reading your blog and seeing pictures of beautiful grace Would love it if you could post every couple of hours - can't wait for the next one! Xoxo Lisa

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  2. One thing I love about Down syndrome. It teaches us to celebrate every feat and every new skill! Great job sweet girl, soon you'll be a pro!!

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  3. Grandpa and Grandma R. in CaliforniaNovember 13, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    God's gift of Grace: Great to see you on a roll.
    You are so very precious and we love you.

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  4. Oh our Precious Amazing Gracie Grace, we marvel at your life every day. You bring smiles to our faces and joy and laughter to our hearts. First you are riding a horse! Now you are a roller. What will we see next? Can't wait until the day we see you in your saddle shoes and poodle skirt doing the 'rock n roll' and we know precious one, that we WILL see that too, one day! Big squeeze!

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  5. Our precious Grace, you are amazing and how graceful you are in all that you accomplish. I think you have pulled this one off as a keeper and now to be able to roll when ever you want...keep up the roller pace....love to you sweet one..K&J

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  6. Nice going, sweet Grace! Your equestrian skills and now rolling over - Wow, how cool.
    You are growing and learning every day.
    Keep it up!
    Shannon

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  7. Wow, Mary Catherine & I had to watch this a few times, it was so cute. Grace you look so healthy & happy, so much fun to see,can't wait to meet you some day!
    xoxo

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  8. Yay Grace! Keep up the great work!

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