For example, this past weekend we took a trip to a new BBQ place in town, and while eating, we gave Wyatt some of the yummy food so he can graze. Side note: apparently grazing is the only way to feed him these days. Anyhow, as we normally do we gave Wyatt a plastic fork so he could be entertained while Lizzy and I ate.
To both of our surprise, Wyatt has learned to use a fork and poke his food with it! Neither of us taught him this skill. He has of course watched us eat with a fork, but we have never demonstrated the action of eating with a fork. He's pretty good at it too! Now getting it from the fork into his mouth is a bit more of an adventure, but at least we have usage of a fork!
We also recently visited the heart doctor to get an update on his ASD. Unfortunately, there is not any positive update in the sense of reducing the need for surgery. He is going to have it. More than likely, it will be in the summer of 2014. Bah. I think the hardest part about knowing now, is that there is such a long lead time, that knowing is harder than not knowing. And just to reassure anyone who has read my previous posts, there are no visible symptoms or restrictions to Wyatt or his activity because of the ASD. He does have an enlarged right ventricle which is of some concern, but the doctor wants to make the final call in 6 months. That's when we will definitely have a timeframe for surgery.
Anyhow, happy holidays to all! and here are some great updated pictures of WVL in action.
