Interior Decorating

Today was filled with 2 important appointments for us. Stryker had another EI session at 12pm. This session was for a regular visit from our PT as well as an evaluation with an OT. Kristi, the PT, had continued praises on Stryker's progression with physical development. She cancelled the rest of his appointments for December & planned on seeing him in the future only for check-up visits. This was wonderful news! Way to go Stryker! The OT examined Stryker's thumbs which continue to remain adducted the majority of the time. Andrew, the OT, informed us that there may be several reasons explaining Stryker's thumbs: problem with his thumb joints (orthopedic problem possibly caused in the womb), muscle tightness, or just a habit. He planned on seeing Stryker regularly but wanted to get his MRI results before the next visit. Andrew gave us some interventions to use during daily activities, but also told us that this is something that would be difficult to work with until Stryker was old enough to understand when we reminded him to pull his thumbs out. Hopefully, the MRI will give us some answers.



Following these visits, Logan & I received an early Christmas present from my mom. Her interior decorator came to our home to give us a plan for the future. He is absolutely amazing & works extremely fast! Richard Tubb actually came to our home to decorate & give us ideas. He has decorated 4 homes that we've lived in throughout the years. My mom had already given us a living room suite (bonded leather: couch & 2 chairs with 1 ottoman) so he would be able to arrange them. He busted through our door, along with his assistant, gave me a hug & told us to go upstairs & play with Stryker. Richard & his assistant ran through the house looking at all our furniture/paintings/accessories. He called us down after about 30 min to see the re-arranged living room & dining room. Never would have arranged the furniture that way but it looked amazing!!! As Richard took us through the front porch, living room, & dining room, his assistant quickly took notes & drew pictures of each room on the plans Richard has for these areas. Because these areas are seen first as you come through the front door, we will only work on these plans until finished. Richard will come back after these areas are finished to make plans on the rest of the house. Now, only if we had enough money to do all of this right away!! Can't wait to begin working on these areas! Thank you for working your magic Richard Tubb!