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Happy 1st Birthday, Will!

(Submitted by Will’s Family)

At one year-old, Baby Will is on a roll! In fact, he rolls everywhere: across the room, under the footstool, onto his floor gym. This little guy is on the move!

At nine months of age, Will’s newfound ability to roll was a turning point for all of us. Certainly for Will it has vastly expanded his world.  No longer is he confined to a lap or a bouncy seat; he is the master of his destiny. Like any little brother, he gleefully makes bee-line for Eli’s toys the moment he hits the floor, leaving Eli uncertain whether to cheer Will’s mobility or hide his entire car collection. Brent and I are simply amazed.

We had been anxiously awaiting Will’s achievement of this milestone, the first that brings autonomy, for months. Finally, after much practice, and following his own timetable, he did it. Will rolled over. Repeatedly.  Defying everyone’s expectation, he first rolled back to front. After a few more weeks (and much coaxing from his therapists – what would we do without them), he mastered front to back. Now, he barrel rolls everywhere with such speed and skill you would never believe this was an area of concern.

Along with the rolling, Will has had an explosion of development. He can now sit up, babble using a variety of consonants, pick up veggie puffs to put in (or near) his mouth, and pass objects hand to hand.  How exciting to see Will reach goals he’s had to work so hard to achieve!

We understand that Will, like all children, will face many challenges in his lifetime, but we have learned this year that all Will needs to meet his goals is love, patience, support…and sometimes just a little more time. We’re so proud of our baby boy and so grateful for the friendship, support and inspiration we’ve found in the DSACK community. It’s been a wonderful year.