19 months!

I'm a few days late on Lucy's 19 month birthday post and not a lot of pics have been taken lately - poor orphan!  But just because I've been slowed down the past couple of weeks doesn't mean Lucy has.  She's into everything and about everything.  Almost everything we say she'll try and repeat some how.  Last week when she was staying with my parents she must have heard my mom on the phone because she's picked up "mommy's okay, mommy's alright".  It sounds so cute!  The other day the three of us were finally all home together and she was so happy to see me getting around and looking like her mom again and she would just smile and say "cheese" through the day.  Then as she played and got into things she would mutter "I know, I know".  It's amazing to see how much of a sponge she is at this stage and just takes it all in.  

I don't think I've posted this yet but a few weeks ago Lucy was reevaluated for Early Intervention.  She qualified for services shortly after being discharged from the hospital and has only needed help with physical therapy once a month.  Well it was time to reevaluate and the initial goal is to get them developmentally at their adjusted age and then shoot for real age.  Well in every category (except physical therapy/gross motor) Lucy tested at her REAL age!  They found no delays and said in some verbal comprehension and cognitive development she tested above her real age.  So she really has no reason to qualify for services but we're working to see if she can still see the PT until she's walking.  They said that they can tell walking is coming soon and there's no concern but I'd like them to help her until she has it down.  That appointment was such good news.

Lucy's a dream.  She's so caring, sweet and funny.  She loves an audience and adapts to any situation.  I've felt so neglectful these past two weeks because I haven't been able to do much for her but she loves her daddy and grandma & grandpa so much and they took over everything and I'm sure for her it's just been a little vacation away from boring mom.  

I love you sweet heart, again and again I will tell you, but you'll really never know how much.  I'm so proud of you and your smiling face can make anything better.  I love you bug.