Update! :)

It has been too long since my last blog so I am long overdue for an update. Life is good right now but more busy than I ever thought life could be. I recently became senior case manager at the Area Agency on Aging. It's been great to have more interaction with people, which is what I love the most about being a social worker!

I'm attempting to get back on the weight loss route that I was doing really well with before the holidays started. Before the holidays, I had lost 20 pounds (which is awesome!) and my current goal is to lose 20 pounds by April. I have been able to maintain my weight and I'm looking forward to feeling even more better after I lose more weight. I have started to add more regular aerobic to my exercise routine, which I'm hoping will help with the weight loss and to be in better shape. I really like yoga (which is great exercise, don't get me wrong!) but I definitely see a need for more aerobic exercise.

Now, onto our family! Jon started at K-State last semester and will be graduating in 2 years. I'm so thankful he has been able to go back. I know this is something that he was been wanting to do for a long time, so it's great to see this happening!
Madelynn is doing so well. There is always something to be amazed about having a child and to see them learn. It seems that she is a little delayed in walking (she will be 17 months old in about 2 weeks). Madelynn and I were able to meet with a physical therapist for her to be evaluated. The physical therapist felt that Madelynn would benefit from wearing orthopedic shoes and will be fitting Madelynn with the shoes soon. Developmentally-wise, Madelynn seems to be doing great except for being able to walk on her own at this time. The physical therapist said that Madelynn seems to be about 5 months behind of where she should be in regards to being able to walk. Madelynn has hip dysplasia but in September 2011 we were told by her specialist at Children's Mercy in Kansas City was that she shouldn't have any issues with being able to walk. At her 15 month appointment at her pediatrician in Salina, the doctor felt that Madelynn seemed delayed in walking based on her stance. We are scheduled to see Children's Mercy in September of this year to check Madelynn and the hip dsyplasisa. Children's Mercy will be receiving what the physical therapist has found and is recommending for Madelynn so we will see what they have to say. I'm not sure if her delayed walking is due to her hip dysplasia or if there could be another reason. While we are doing well, this is rather stressful for us. It's difficult to see your child go through things that have the possibility to affect a basic task as walking. I'm thankful that this is able to be corrected with the orthopedic shoes. Please keep Madelynn in your thoughts and prayers during this period of adjustment as I know it will difficult for Madelynn to wear shoes the majority of the day.

Hopefully, it won't be several months before my next blog. :) Thanks for taking the time to read my blog!