Friday, August 22, 2008

Are you ready for this??

Ok, We've been holding off on posting because we've been waiting for some special pictures to go along with a post but this one can't wait. We waited 3 days to post this special news because the last time we posted right away the behavior did not continue. Well now we have seen this "behavior" for 3 days in a row! Jack is now consistantly walking!!!!! It started on the 20th. We were shocked to see him let go of the tv stand and walk over to us! We didnt freak out on the inside but you better believe our insides were doing kartwheels. We felt that if we made a big deal it would hinder the progress and we were right. He acted like he had been doing it his whole life and it is no big deal. He continued all day and even carried his container of play food all the way across the room! We are just completely shocked! Tonight he walked all the way across the house, opened the back door himself, and stepped right out onto the back deck to get his daddy! It was incredible!!!! Absolutely incredible!!! We are so so happy. It has been a long 23 months but all the therapy and working with him has been worth it! We truly believe that the walker has helped him to gain his balance and confidence. He will still need the walker in new and unfamiliar places because it helps him with his depth perception and keeps him safe but now we know he can do it on his own!!! Enjoy the video!!!


12 comments:

Kristi said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! WOW! Good Job, Jack and good job "team Jack!"
I saw your post on the list and just knew that this was the big news!
I've never posted on your blog before, but have peeked a time or two after you've posted on the list or linking from other kiddos' blogs. Today I HAD to post! Hope you don't mind!
So happy for you all! That is so wonderful and such a huge accomplishment :-).
I can't wait for that day for my daughter - - she is five and still very wobbly with her gait trainer, but gaining in strength and confidence every day.
Congrats... and now the "chasing" begins! :-)
Kristi

Unknown said...

That's amazing and fairly early in terms of CHARGE development from what I've seen. Kennedy was three years old before she walked independently and it wasn't near as long or as well done as Mr. Jack. Wow!!! I am so happy for you guys!

Laura said...

WOW! This is awesome! I am so excited for Jack! And you guys too! I love this video! Love you all! ~ Laura

Leslie, Arlin and Katie Kauffman said...

Wow, Jack, look at you go!! You walk like you've been walking forever, not just a few days! Amazing!!

Congratulations!

Leslie & Katie

Unknown said...

YAY! This is so great, Amanda. =)

Christine Tan said...

See I noticed his shirt says "Speedy". WOW! I'm really really happy and amazed!!!

Go JACK! Yay! :D

Unknown said...

WOW YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Anonymous said...

FaNtAsTiC!!!!!!
He truly is SUpEr JACK IN MOTION!!

xxoo
Aunt Tracy

Catherine L said...

Absolutely amazing to watch and completely inspiring to so many of us mums of younger kids. That's what we're aiming for! High! Congratulations, Cx

Crystal M. said...

OK HOW DID I MISS THIS POST!?!?!? LOL! THAT WAS AMAZING JACK!! GREAT JOB!! Now you really have mommy on her toes...LOL!
Hugs,
Crystal and Eva

Mel said...

Way to go Jack!!!

That is SO exciting!!!

What a champ! :D

Melanie, Colin & Teagan

amy and mighty max said...

Oh my goodness...I am sitting here shocked!!! TWO YEARS OLD and walking like a champ!!! Holy moly my friends...amazing! WOW! I wouldn't have believed it without the video...seriously!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!