Backwards Day

Typically, when it comes to day-care, Jeremy is the "drop offer" and I am the "pick upper" but today was "Backwards Day"! We've been going over and over about Backwards Day - Jacob asks, "Who's the drop offer? Who's the pick upper?"

Jeremy had to work this morning and I had my follow-up appointment, so we switched. I got to take Jacob to his Occupational Therapy this morning - which I never do. Oh! He has made so many improvements! I watched him roll on a ball without crying "don't let me fall, you won't let me fall," etc. I watched him walk on the balance beam and climb up the "hill" which is a foam triangle that he climbs up and onto the massage table. I watched him walk like a bear and draw circles. I even watched him jump on the trampoline! He's working to strengthen his trunk muscles and he's doing very well! I was so proud I almost cried!

His therapist and I talked about preschool too. I mentioned to her that we had registered him in the MSRP (is what they call it - I don't know what it means! I do now - it's the Michigan School Readiness Program - thank you Cindi H.) and she thought their program would be best for Jacob and his gross motor delay. I was a little nervous in picking a preschool but, her opinion/input sealed the deal! She was also impressed with Jacob's progress with her. He'll be able to continue Occupational Therapy at this new preschool. Like I said in an earlier post, preschool options in our town are very limited. Especially for a child who needs Occupational Therapy. Once he actually starts school (kindergarten), he can continue through the public school system (as he does now). Once he starts preschool - we can't pull him from his class, take him to therapy at another school and return him - it's too disruptive.

I was the "drop offer" this morning in taking Jacob to day-care. I much prefer being the "pick upper". He's always happy to see me! I also told Jeremy that his job as "pick upper" today included picking up some supper. How's that for "Backwards Day"?