Paul's Update - 06/21/06

Dear Friends:

Dad wasn't at Paul's house much today. He got there at 3:45am and stayed until about 8am. He had some errands to do today so he left Tabby, her mom & Dora to take care of Paul. He had a pretty good day. He is very alert when he is awake and responds to everything he is asked. He really enjoys holding his baby!! He held Max a lot today. Tabby would ask "do you want to hold the baby?" and Paul would hold out his arm to take him. Tabby had him moved to the center of the bed so he could hold Max without worrying that he may drop him. He didn't drop him at all!! He reaches down and tenderly kisses the baby every once in a while. He is very proud and he smiles while he is holding Max! Tonight he was holding Max in his right arm and reached with his left hand to pull the blanket away from Max's face then he took Max's hand away from his face!! He is so gentle with the baby! Tabby worked to exercise Paul's face today. She is also working to get him to do more sign language. He can do the "I love you" sign really well most of the time. He is also trying to make different sounds. He said "hi" tonight. The speech therapist comes again on Thursday. It appears that Paul will do well if she continues to be aggressive!! Dad has decided that starting Thursday he will begin a physical therapy regimen for Paul since we no longer have a PT coming to the house. Dad & Tabby are usually the best therapists anyway!

Blessings, Lynne & Carl