Ryan gets his stander

Ryan in his stander

The Kreutzman Family Reunion

I know I haven't been posting much lately, but we have really been busy. Work is busy; we come home, spend time with our little man, he goes to sleep and we follow. We've had family in town the last few weeks and have more due in next weekend too. A family reunion was an event we couldn't miss. Up next week are birthdays and more parties.

But focusing on Ryan now, his big news is the stander was delivered last Monday. Its an odd contraption that is very big and awkward. We put him in it for 15 minutes a day now, building up to an hour. Lets just say, he tolerates it. At least it has an attached tray so he can play with toys while standing. Its great to see him upright.

He is also standing more with his AFO's too. Last weekend I took him to the Health Fair at my work. There were hundreds of people and so much to do: DJ, African Dancing, sno-cones, food, give-aways, classic cars, train rides, pony rides and best of all, a petting zoo.( I'd like to give credit to those that planned the MHDCHC Health Fair, it was a huge success). Anyway, I took Ryan to the petting zoo. It was a 15-foot fenced in area with a couple of goats, ducks and a llama. I stood him up while he held on, with both hands, to the fence and watched the animals. He tried to grab the goat and was tickled when the goat brushed up against his hand. He was so focused on the other children and the animals that I don't think he realized he was standing BY HIMSELF for about a minute and a half! I nearly cried! I wish I had my camera. (Specifically left it at home, because I knew a camera, stroller, snacks and Ryan would be a too much to handle since I was flying solo.)

On Thursday we had a meeting with PT, speech and our new case manager from First Steps. Ryan was approved for speech therapy twice a month. (Yeah!!!) He is babbling more and more each day. Laughing and giggling. Aunt Tara had him rolling earlier today. All she did was lift him above her head and he giggled like crazy. What a funny little guy!

Today we went to the grocery store and he was babbling and laughing down every aisle. He makes so many friends, especially women. They love him. He flashes his cute smile and gives a sly look. They just laugh and smile back at him. So cute to watch.

Anyway, I've babbled on enough myself, just waiting for dinner to arrive.