Thearapy

Every special need mom dreads thearapy day. You can lie if you want but no one I know enjoys listening to their child scream for an hour. And to make it worse its not like you can yank them up and take them home. It is for their own good.

Thearapy today wasn't our typical session. It did last an hour  unlike previous times. Akiba (her OT) has not seen her in several weeks due to the recent PICU stay. Akiba couldn't wait to get her hands on Elizabeth. Who could blame her though? 

Thearapy was different today! Thank God for that. We didn't spend the whole hour soothing torrential meltdowns. We didn't even spend it trying to keep her paci in. We didn't fight to make her participate in tummy time. She even willingly showed off her mad trunk skills. If you have no idea what "trunk" means, that's okay most people don't. I mean torso control. Today was a day of small victories. We have by no means won the war but we did conquer a few battles. I was the Sargent leading my little warrior to battle. And might I add I was only a little proud.

You see, Elizabeth wins our battles but its up to me to instill leadership and the training to get her there.

Akiba was so proud. I was proud and I know Elizabeth was proud. I am so proud of her little personality. She is my little diva/princess warrior. 

She did so good she got a reward. Mommy gave her a mini-pedi! Of course, no crazy colors just a beautiful pink. Beautiful just like Elizabeth.. Inside and out!