Way to go Maggie

Sunday, July 24th was an amazing day. We went to Sunday School then I picked Maggie up from nursery and brought her to the cry room so I could watch the sermon. I didn’t pack any toys that day, I’m sure partly because they have toys in her class and partly because I didn’t think about it. But wholly by divine appointment, I think, because the only thing I had packed she could play with was a spoon. And in the sitting position (on my lap) she grabbed it at midline and brought it to her mouth!!!! I still get teary-eyed recalling that moment. Now, for most of you with children that’s like no big deal, your baby was doing that months ago. And Will had been by this age too. But this is HUGE for Maggie and a large accomplishment in its own right!! And she did it right about the time Buddy started talking about God’s faithfulness. Oh my word, every baby is life-changing but the circumstances and trials we’ve gone through since Maggie’s birth continuously display God’s Mercy, Grace and well, Faithfulness to us and have been the catalyst for a life-change so much stronger and more profound than even bringing a new baby into the world. As I quietly thanked God I also apologized for not being nearly as faithful to Him as He is to me. Daniel cried when I told him especially when I added that it wasn’t a one-time fluke and she did it several times, even with her right hand/arm which she struggles with more. She has brought her hands (usually one at a time) to her mouth to chew on them but always struggled with it when holding objects. I have discussed this with Heather (OT) and she explained that it takes a lot of coordination to not only bring something to your mouth, but to hold it there. This is hard work for the brain to tell your muscles to do (though most of us don’t know it). 
So now we’re in full self-feeding mode and giving her anything she can gum because no teeth yet. And can I tell you she is LO.VI.NG. IT!

The only problem is she reeeeeally enjoys feeding herself so doesn’t always want her cereal/veggies- what happened last night. But she can’t survive on things she can eat without teeth alone. So we’re working on it.
Oh, and she is bringing both hands together at midline and then to her mouth now too. Not clapping yet, but she’s close. Praise God!