Sadbh had another great night and slept right through until
6:30am.
Granddad popped his head in to say good morning and Sadbh gave
him a nice but very shy smile.
Granddad was very quick to give her a hug and a kiss and before
Sadbh knew what was going on she was being whisked downstairs to see Nana.
It was a fantastic way for Sadbh to wake up and just before
breakfast she was spoiled with so many toys and clothes from her Grandparents
and family back in Cork.
Her Uncle Ger and Aunt Ann gave her a musical Elmo. It kind of
freaked her out at first but eventually she could not stop dancing to it.
She even got a lovely flamenco dress and she looked fabulous in
it.
It was a very exciting morning and Sadbh had so much fun. Caity
was working today so when it came time for Sadbh’s nap, she and my father
managed trach care.
It was a little nerve wracking for my dad since he had not
performed trach care in over six months, but it was like riding a bike and he
did a great job.
Sadbh slept like a log for two hours and after she was done with
lunch it was time to head out for a nice long walk in the sunshine.
They all headed off up to the Seattle University campus and
Sadbh insisted in walking most of the way. It was a long and slow journey, but
everyone had a great time especially Sadbh.
On the way home Sadbh noticed a motorcyclist getting ready to
head off on his bike and she stood there and watched with great interest.
Just as he rode off, he gave Sadbh a big wave and she was thrilled
beyond belief.
I arrived home shortly after they did and Sadbh had to climb up
on my bike. She was very happy perched up on the bike and looked like she was
ready to head off down the street.
Sadbh had a fun evening and had a laugh playing hide and seek.
She acted surprised every time we found her and even more surprised when she
found each of us.
After dinner we tried capping her trach and used all sorts of
distractions to help her. At first she did not tolerate it, but when we broke
out her new bubble machine she soon forgot that she was wearing it.
She did great for almost three minutes and the bubbles worked a
charm.
Just before bedtime we headed out to say good night to the moon.
It was too low in the sky but she gave it a few kisses regardless.
Bedtime was a little later than usual and since we don’t have a
nurse tonight she is sleeping upstairs with us.
All the best,
Wayne, Katie and Sadbh.
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