Where is time going?

It's been over a month since I've posted on this blog. I know I promised pictures, but haven't posted any. I'm sorry!

Life is crazy sometimes. Crazy busy! Olivia is the manager of the 8th grade football team, along with one other girl. She is at practice everyday afterschool until 5:00 and on Wednesdays, which is game day, she doesn't get home until 7:30. She's having a blast. Thank goodness this only runs through October.

She is not doing that great with her exercises. I have to nag her everyday. It's making me really upset. I encourage her the best I can. The irony of the whole thing is that she feels so much better when she does them. It's just getting her started. I think she's becoming a bit too comfortable in the therapy room. We put a futon in there and she's been sleeping in there for nearly two weeks now. I have to put an end to that.

She's going to see Dr. Mendelow on November 4th. I can't remember why, but I had to change her appointment, which was originally the third week in October, I believe. I am not expecting as good as a report as I truly feel we could be getting. We'll see.

I will try my best not to stay away from her for so long!

Happy October to all! October is my favorite month! And...Happy Birthday to Scott. He turned 20 today. I can hardly believe it!

It's been awhile...

....I know! It has been an extremely busy summer. The first day of school was yesterday, so hopefully we can get into a better, normal routine!

Olivia goes to see Dr. Mendelow the end of October, when she will have x-rays taken. She's doing okay (I wish I could say great) with her exercises. I put her on a daily after school schedule, so hopefully she will stick to it. I knew this would be a struggle, but I will not give up.

Soon....I promise!

Many of you have been asking for new pictures and results.

Next week, I plan on taking and posting new pictures. As far as the results go, our next orthopedic appointment is not until the third week in October, at which time x-rays will be taken. We're going to have to be patient until then. Believe me, I am more anxious than anyone!

Who would of thought...

Olivia got her hair cut yesterday. When we left the salon, she told me that she felt that her hair was uneven. I assured her it was not, as the stylist spent a lot of time on her cut and made certain it was even. I watched her. Olivia then went on to tell me that she forgot to tell the stylist that she has scoliosis. Apparently, during her therapy, one of the therapists told her that when she gets her hair cut, she should let them them know she has scoliosis, so they can be sure that her hair is even.

I would have never thought of this, but it does make perfect sense. It's the little things.

It's finally done!!!!!

.....the room! Here is a before (well sort of before, before we started to paint, but after we got the old paint off) and a finished picture. This room is AWESOME! Olivia came home from camp tonight and it was a total surprise to her. She LOVES it!

Olivia chose the colors for the room. She is very creative. I never imagined it would look as good as it does. The picture does not do it justice!

All we need now is a rolling mirror. Until we find one (or Bob makes one), we'll have to improvise.

And she's gone again!

Now Olivia is at camp for a week. She'll be home Sunday evening. She's in for a real surprise when she gets home! Her therapy room is nearly complete. We have the painting done, and now just have to hang the wall board, mount the mirror and put up the window treatments. The room looks great! What a transformation. Stay turned for pictures, which hopefully will be coming soon.

She's home!!!!!

Olivia is home, safe and sound! She looks great. She has a great tan and looks like she gained a few desperately needed pounds!