Helmet Adventures - week 9

9 weeks down, 8 weeks to go (give or take a little). I guess we can officially say we are "over the hump."

There isn't too much to say this week...things are progressing and moving along as usual.  I guess the biggest thing that happened regarding the helmet this week is that Geoffrey has managed to release the velcro strap twice in the past two days.  It was actually kind of amusing.  I was driving home from work yesterday, when I hear this slow velcro-releasing sound, only to look back and find Geoffrey in his carseat, gripping the loose strap with his hand, smiling at his enthusiastic sister, who was cheerfully exclaiming, "Look, Mommy!  Geoffrey's taking his helmet off!!" :)  As a result, the specialist had to add an additional strap over the existing one today, to keep him "locked in."  Poor guy.  Now the velcro reaches halfway around his head.

I think the other thing I've noticed this past week is how much hair our little man has under that helmet.  As if you hadn't noticed, the hole on the top of the helmet gives way to a delightful tuft of blonde hair, which tends to stick straight up.  Of course I have seen it getting longer, but haven't really thought much about it.  However, when I've been drying his hair after a bath, I notice how much more hair he has and how long it is getting.  I know that sounds so obvious, but trust me, when all you see day in and day out is a plastic shell over his head, the moment you get to run your hand over all of his blonde hair, it can take you by surprise.  At least for me.  In a way, I kind of feel like I am missing out on a part of his growing up, by not being able to watch his hair grow over time.  As silly as that sounds, it's true!  But on a side note...how adorable is he?!?

So, as we wait for another 8 weeks to go by, we will continue to enjoy life as a happy little family, one day at a time.