Back to Normal

This weekend was the first time it really felt like summer -- the sun was out, the temperature was above 20 degrees C (!) and we went to the beach. While Steve and Jack waxed up the skim board and took it for a skoot on some of the tidal puddles, Charlotta dug in the sand and Ashley did her best mermaid impression.

The first of many beach days at White Rock beach.

Mermaid Ashley

I'm happy to report that no chiropractor appointments were made as a result of this activity.

While I did help Charlotta over some of the rocks in order to get to the sandy beach, she was pretty independent once we got down there and was getting up and down from the sand by herself. Almost back to normal! We actually have our first appointment with the physiotherapist this coming Tuesday, so I'd like to get her opinion on Charlotta's posture and what we can do to help her develop better posture after surgery and not fall into bad slouching habits. At the moment Charlotta's shoulders are at different heights, and I think with some therapy we can get her to hold her shoulders straight and square.

Ashley left today with her Oma for a week-long trip to Thetis Island (off of Chemainus on Vancouver Island). They are attending a camp complete with bunk houses, a dining hall, sandy beach and fun activities. Here at home, Charlotta and Jack will be going to a morning day camp at our local church. Steve's home on holidays this week (but working on painting the house), but I'm the lone one who has to work (cue the violins... ). I am off on holidays next week though!