That's some serious sipping

Since coming back from his "vacation" in New York, Lucas has been focused on getting his sippy cup to his mouth. He doesn't quite have the strength to lift the cup on his own, but he's doing a great job of using his hands to bring the cup (and even his spoon sometimes) to his mouth. He even grabbed the cup with both hands a few times this week.

Go Lucas!

Here's a video clip from yesterday

Just back from NYC

We just got back from a great trip to NYC, where we got to hang out with family, go to cousin Joseph's wedding and even visit the aquarium.

Here are some pics, along with a new album for pics from last month

October 2009

September 2009

A new development

Not much of an update related to Lucas' seizures. We've had good days and some bad days. The seizures that he's been having for the past couple of weeks have generally come in clusters. On Wednesday, we increased his Depakote again, so now he's taking 3 pills at breakfast and 2 at lunch and dinner. It should be a few days before we notice any difference.

Just this week, Lucas started showing some interest in holding his cup. Lucas loves to eat and drink, but has never shown any interest in doing so on his own. So we're excited, and are looking forward to the day when Lucas will be throwing his cup across the room and shoving raviolis into his mouth with his hands. Here's a video clip from last night: